A state of calamity was declared in Marikina City on Sunday after heavy rains from Tropical Depression “Josie” caused the Marikina River to swell, prompting thousands of residents in low-lying areas to seek shelter at evacuation centers.
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Read moreTWO persons died from the heavy rains induced by tropical storms “Henry” and “Inday” as eight areas were put under a state of calamity, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). The fatalities were identified as Luisa Pelew, 54, who died from a landslide in Bontoc, Mt. Province; and Angelito Jipulan, […]
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Read moreHEAVY rains induced by tropical depression “Henry” resulted in two landslide incidents and floods that affected thousands of families in parts of Luzon, including Metro Manila, and the Visayas although no fatalities have been reported, according to a government-run disaster agency. In its situational report released on Wednesday night, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council […]
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Read moreTHE Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) cancelled Game 2 of the best-of-five semifinals series between Rain or Shine and Barangay Ginebra Ginebra San Miguel on Tuesday at the Araneta Coliseum because of continuous rain. “The safety and security of the fans, players and officials are always of utmost importance,” said PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial in a statement to […]
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Read moreMETRO Manila and nearby areas were at a standstill on Tuesday as heavy monsoon rains induced by tropical storm “Henry” (international name: Son-Tinh) and floods prompted Malacanang to suspend classes in all levels in public and private schools and work in government offices and disrupted public transport operations. Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea issued Memorandum Circular […]
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Read moreTHE Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) lifted the number coding traffic scheme today, Tuesday, because of heavy rain induced by tropical storm “Henry.” In a post on Twitter, MMDA ordered the suspension at 12:48 p.m., except in Pasig, Las Pinas, and Makati. The MMDA enforced the number coding to ease the traffic situation in the metropolis. Under […]
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Read moreTHE National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) raised a blue alert on Tuesday as the southwest monsoon enhanced by tropical depression “Henry” flooded Metro Manila and parts of Luzon and the Visayas. An initial report said four houses in Negros Occidental were damaged, displacing four families or 15 individuals. Henry left the Philippines […]
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Read moreTHE Supreme Court suspended work on Tuesday because of heavy rains and flooding. In a statement through the Public Information Office, acting Chief Justice Antonio Carpio said that the High Court would suspend work from 12 noon onwards. However, the regular en banc session of the high tribunal will continue. It started at 10 a.m. […]
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Read moreIT will be a regular work day at the House of Representatives, today, Tuesday, despite the heavy rains, an official said. In a statement, Secretary General Cesar Pareja said, however, that the scheduled Bicameral Conference Committee meeting on the proposed Bangsamoro Basic law will still proceed at the Edsa Shangri-la hotel at 10 a.m. The […]
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Read moreTHE Marikina River water level is up at 14.9 meters, short of the 15 meters before the local government raises a first alarm. Citas de Vera of Marikina Rescue 161 told dzBB that preparations were being made for a possible evacuation of residents in the affected areas. Once the water level reaches 18 meters or […]
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