25 dead in ‘Christmas floods’ overflow — NDRRMC
The death toll from floods and landslides caused by the “shear line” this Christmas weekend in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao continues to rise — while more people are reported missing. …
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Marcos Jr. wants tree planting included in flood control
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. criticized the areas in Maguindanao where the mountains suffered from deforestation, which caused flooding and landslides. In a situation briefing with local executives in Maguindanao, Marcos …
Barangays in Oriental Mindoro flooded due to incessant rains
Many areas in Oriental Mindoro were flooded due to the incessant rains caused by the wind and shear line. Since Monday morning, 8 barangays in Naujan town have been flooded. …
Man rescues dog left tied up in flooded house
A man rescued a dog left tied up in a flooded house in Cagayan de Oro City Thursday afternoon. A video was taken by Bernie Cruz on Acacia Street, Cagayan …
Parts of Davao City flooded due to heavy rains
Parts of Davao City were flooded Monday night due to heavy rain. The pouring started around 8 pm, and the water rose rapidly. In Laverna Hills Subdivision in Buhangin, Davao …
Thousands of families affected by flooding in Baco, Oriental Mindoro
More than 9,000 families were affected by the floods in Baco town, Oriental Mindoro, due to several days of rain. According to Baco Mayor Reynaldo Marco, up to 9,378 families …
2 barangays in Occidental Mindoro isolated due to floods
Two barangays in Santa Cruz, Occidental Mindoro, were isolated due to severe flooding brought on by bad weather, according to Mayor Meriam Quijano. According to Quijano, the detour bridge in …
90 families in Davao City evacuated due to floods
As many as 90 families were evacuated from Davao City due to the flooding caused by Typhoon Dante on Sunday. Police, barangay, and volunteer rescuers helped rescue residents in the …
Negros Occidental flooded due to non-stop rains
Many areas in the province of Negros Occidental have been flooded due to the incessant heavy rains since Friday. “May mga cities and municipalities po tayo kaninang affected na ng …
Teodoro links Bayani Fernando’s reclamation project to Marikina flooding
Marikina Mayor Marcelino Teodoro linked Congressman Representative Bayani Fernando’s private reclamation project to the massive flooding the city experienced during the onslaught of Typhoon Ulysses. “‘Yong corporation, BF City, sa …
Robredo supports probe on simultaneous dam water releases during Ulysses
Vice President Leni Robredo said Monday she supports any investigation on dam authorities concerning the simultaneous opening of gates amid the onslaught of Typhoon Ulysses, which allegedly caused the massive …
Año suggests opening of dams before typhoons strike
Interior Secretary Eduardo Año said Sunday dams should be opened to release water even before a typhoon hits so it would no longer contribute to heavy flooding. During a security …
Officials explain why Cagayan Valley had ‘worst’ flood in 40 years
Officials gave different explanations on why Cagayan Valley experienced the worst flood in 40 years. For Cagayan Gov. Manuel Mamba, the water from Magat Dam and other provinces caused severe …
NIA: Magat Dam would break if waters not released
On Monday, National Irrigation Administration Administrator Ricardo Visaya explained why Magat Dama had to open its gates and release water amid the heavy rains from Typhoon Ulysses, saying it would …
Cagayan governor ask for help as ‘worst’ floods hit the province
Cagayan Governor Manuel Mamba appeals for aid from the national government as his province was hit by the “worst” flooding in memory. “We are trying to get all kinds of …
COA reports MMDA’s unfinished flood control projects
The Commission on Audit (COA) said in a report that flooding in Metro Manila could have been prevented or at least minimized had Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) completed major …
Coast Guard sending more rubber boats, rescuers to Cagayan
More rubber boats and rescuers would be sent to Tuguegarao City in Cagayan Province for rescue operations amid the flooding caused by Typhoon Ulysses and water released of Magat Dama …
At least 276 stranded individuals rescued in Cagayan, Isabela
The Philippine Coast Guard rescued at least 276 individuals who were stranded in their homes in Cagayan and Isabela early Saturday morning. The towns of the two provinces were submerged …