Satellite image of Super Typhoon Carina (international name: Gaemi) (PAGASA/Facebook) The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) upgraded typhoon “Carina” (international name “Gaemi”) to a super typhoon on Wednesday afternoon, July 24. Carina...
The water level at La Mesa Dam further rose to 80 meters at 3:50 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24, which is just 0.15 meters below the dam’s maximum level of 80.15 meters. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the water level of the dam in Quezon...
The Metro Manila Council (MMC) has officially declared a state of calamity in the National Capital Region (NCR), but questions remain on why the national government couldn’t unilaterally put the region under a state of calamity. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. presides over the...
The local government of Pasig City evacuated a total of 1,125 families in the city on Wednesday afternoon, July 24, as heavy rains brought by the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) and enhanced by Typhoon Carina caused flooding in the city. Photos from the Barangay Captain of Barangay Manggahan, Pasig...
Communities should be warned first before releasing water from dams, especially in Luzon to avoid accidents and loss of lives, President Marcos said. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. holds a situation briefing amid the effects of typhoon Carina enhanced by southwest monsoon on July 24,...
Declaring a state of calamity in the National Capital Region (NCR) is a “local prerogative” and is best left to the local executives since they best know the situation on the ground, President Marcos said on Wednesday, July 24. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. presides over the...
Continuous heavy rainfall brought by Typhoon Carina paralyzed Metro Manila and other nearby cities on Wednesday, July 24, that also included several sports facilities. Among those were golf courses, which suspended their operations due to flood and inclement weather. The Intramuros Golf Course was...
The national government plans to borrow $500 million to support the relief and recovery efforts for areas impacted by Typhoon Carina, the Department of Finance (DOF) said. Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto announced that DOF is preparing to utilize the standby credit line provided to the Philippines...
BATANGAS CITY – Batangas was placed under a state of calamity due to rains caused by the southwest monsoon or “habagat” and typhoon “Carina” on Tuesday, July 23. The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reported that several municipalities in the province been flooded...
AGONCILLO, Batangas – A family of four was killed in a landslide in Sitio Manalao, Barangay Subic Ilaya, this town, on Wednesday, July 24. A FAMILY of four was killed in a landslide in Agoncillo, Batangas on July 24. (Magandang Agoncillo Batangas FB) The municipal Disaster Risk...
President Marcos found the government's response to the effects of Typhoon Carina and the enhanced southwest monsoon sufficient as he directed the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) to focus on critical areas. SITUATION BRIEFING — President...
Satellite image of Typhoon Carina (international name: Gaemi) (PAGASA/Facebook) While typhoon “Carina” (international name “Gaemi”) is already heading toward Taiwan, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Wednesday, July 24, said strong...
