1+ week, 1+ day ago   (581+ words) After the massive floods in Metro Manila and other provinces, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is eyeing to create a science-backed flood management infrastructure plan to strengthen long-term disaster preparedness in the country. DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (443+ words) Pilandok intensified into a tropical storm on Tuesday morning, Sept. 1, and maintained its strength as of today, Sept. 2, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration reported. Based on its 5 a.m. advisory, PAGASA said Pilandok was located 1,015 kilometers east of extreme…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (420+ words) With Metro Manila and nearby provinces still grappling with flooding, thick haze blanketed large swaths of Luzon and the Visayas on Tuesday, Sept. 1. Air quality in parts of Luzon and the Visayas reached “very unhealthy” levels as haze from forest…...

2+ week, 15+ hour ago   (260+ words) “It is almost stationary,” the state weather bureau said, noting that the southwest monsoon is affecting Luzon and the western section of Visayas. A tropical depression has developed inside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) and was given the local…...

2+ week, 15+ hour ago   (395+ words) The Office of Civil Defense said 646 areas across seven regions were flooded, with Central Luzon (Region 3) as the most affected. Heavy rains brought by the enhanced southwest monsoon affected more than 8.1 million people, the Office of Civil Defense said on…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (791+ words) Heavy rains brought by the enhanced southwest monsoon again inundated many parts of Metro Manila on Saturday, Aug. 29, leaving roads impassable, rivers rising to critical and dangerous levels and the La Mesa Dam spilling. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (389+ words) Typhoon Obet, with international name Saudel, was expected to be a super typhoon but would not directly affect Philippine weather or sea conditions. Typhoon Obet exited the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) as of 9:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 24, the Philippine Atmospheric,…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (874+ words) “We need to understand that this is not solely due to issues with the flood control project, but also the torrential rain – levels unprecedented in Philippine history. This is a result of climate change,” President Marcos said. The massive flooding…...

3+ week, 17+ hour ago   (1264+ words) The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said “drowning remains the primary cause of the deaths” amid floodings due to heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon and tropical cyclones. Images and videos are rife on social media platforms…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (937+ words) Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon cited the case of Navotas City where direct coordination with the local government led to the immediate repair of six non-functioning pumping stations and the closure of coastal dike gaps. Instead of waiting for a…...