The Marikina City local government on Thursday, Aug. 31, raised the first alarm at the Marikina River due to rising water level brought about by the continuous heavy rains. According to Marikina City Rescue 161, the river's water level had already reached 15.7 meters as of 9 a.m. Once the water...
ILOILO CITY – The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) said President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has approved the additional P8.4-billion needed to finish the construction of the mega dam project in Iloilo province. Marcos, as chairman of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)...
The aluminum boat that was used by the four Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel who went missing while on a rescue mission during the onslaught of Super Typhoon “Egay” in Aparri, Cagayan was finally found, providing a glimmer of hope that the rescuers survived the ordeal. *(Photo: Philippine...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has constituted the Inter-Agency Council for the Pasig River Urban Development as part of the administration's response to the urgent need to rehabilitate and enhance the quality of life along the banks of Pasig River. *Pasig River (Argyll Geducos)* Marcos...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) issued a second flood advisory for Pasig-Marikina and Tullahan river basins amid continuous heavy monsoon rains triggered by severe tropical storm Falcon (international name: Khanun) on Sunday, July 30. PAGASA...
Search and rescue operations were conducted to find the four personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) who went missing while attempting to save a crew of a distressed tugboat off Cagayan River in Aparri, Cagayan due to Super Typhoon “Egay”, authorities bared Friday, July 28. * (Philippine...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – A university-based non-profit foundation here said that the Cagayan de Oro River’s current condition is far from its previous state but it is continuously urging residents, especially those living in riverbank barangays, to help maintain its cleanliness. Rosalina...
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – Residents and public officials in Paracale town in Camarines Norte province have urged the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to dredge the Paracale River to curb flooding during high tide and avoid stranding of motor boats during low tides. A MAN disembarks...
CITY OF ILAGAN, Isabela – Five people, including three minors, drowned when their wooden boat capsized along the Cagayan River in Barangay Naguilian Sur here on Friday, July 7. Report reaching the Ilagan City Police Station identified the victims as Mervin Balubar, 36; Crisel Alvarez, 43; and...
Nearly two years since it launched its ambitious, P2-billion Pasig River cleanup initiative, San Miguel Corporation (SMC) reported that it breached the 1-million metric ton mark of silt and solid waste removed from the historic but polluted waterway, adding it is optimistic the project can be fully...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) issued a flood advisory for Pasig-Marikina and Tullahan river basins amid heavy rains on Wednesday, June 7. The advisory is in effect until 2 p.m., Thursday, June 8. (PAGASA) PAGASA issued a flood warning for...
CAMP FLORENDO, La Union – Four persons were rescued from a rampaging river in Sudipen, this province, on Tuesday afternoon, May 30. AMBURAYAN River (Wikipedia) Police identified them as Sudipen residents Mariano Mostoles, 65; Mark Marquez, 29; Domingo Ramos, 47; and Luie Piaoan, 33. Mostoles was...
