The municipal governments of Cainta, San Mateo, and Rodriguez, Rizal, have declared a state of calamity in their respective towns due to severe flooding brought on by the enhanced "habagat" (southwest monsoon) and Typhoon Crising in the province. Cainta Mayor Kit Nieto said that he had tasked the...
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso on Tuesday, July 23, received another round of relief donations from Rotary International District 3810 and Planet Drugstore Corporation, in support of the city’s ongoing disaster response and recovery efforts. Rotary International District 3810...
President Marcos has assured the public that concerned agencies have been instructed to promptly respond to impacts caused by the continuous rains in Metro Manila and nearby provinces, particularly flooding. As many areas in Metro Manila and neighboring provinces have been flooded since Monday...
As we continue to face such harrowing conditions, we are once again reminded of the urgency of being prepared for inclement weather. For those of you living in areas affected by the stormy weather, remember that your top priority is to stay safe and dry. Here are essential tips for dealing with...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Saturday, July 19, raised a storm surge warning in parts of Northern Luzon as Tropical Storm Crising continues to intensify and move west-northwest across the region. In its Storm Surge Warning #10 issued...
BAGUIO CITY – The Cordillera Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (CDRRMC) on Monday said the region remains under blue alert status amid continued heavy rainfall in various parts of the region. “We are still in blue alert, this means all DRRM groups are on alert and standby to respond to...
Typhoon “Bising” (international name “Danas”) slightly weakened early Monday, July 7, as it moved over the northwestern portion of Taiwan, but continued to enhance the southwest monsoon (habagat), bringing rains and gusty winds over several areas in Luzon. According to the Philippine...
A typhoon with the international name “Danas” (Philippine name: “Bising”) is tracking northeast toward Taiwan and is expected to briefly reenter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) late Sunday, July 6, before exiting by Monday morning, July 7. As of 4 p.m. on Sunday, the center of...
Scattered rain showers are expected in parts of extreme Northern Luzon due to the trough or extension of Typhoon “Danas” (formerly “Bising”), while the southwest monsoon (habagat) will continue to affect much of the country, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) announced on Monday, June 16, its preparedness to respond to emergencies and support disaster response operations as the typhoon season approaches. AFP Chief, General Romeo Brawner Jr. ordered the pre-deployment of quick reaction teams, search and rescue...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has prepared its deployable response groups (DRGs) across its 16 districts nationwide to enhance its disaster response capabilities this typhoon season. Commander Michael John Encina, deputy spokesperson of the PCG, said the DRGs are composed of coast guard...
Ten years ago, on a January 17 like no other, Pope Francis, the leader of the 1.4-billion Catholic faithful, descended from his plane at the Daniel Romualdez Airport in Tacloban City, ground zero of Super Typhoon Yolanda, and brought light, hope, mercy, compassion, and above all, love. This...
