PAGASA: Habagat to bring rains over parts of Luzon
MANILA, Philippines — Southwest monsoon, locally known as habagat, will dump rains over portions of western Luzon on Monday, the state weather bureau PAGASA said.
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83% support POGO ban – OCTA poll
MANILA, Philippines — Eight in 10 Filipinos are in favor of banning Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGO), a recent OCTA Research survey found.
Rain or shine, schools start classes today
MANILA, Philippines — The opening of classes will proceed in most schools across the country today even as some areas affected by the recent typhoon, monsoon rains and flooding, including Metro Manila, are asking for a week’s postponement.
15 Quezon City public schools to defer opening of classes
MANILA, Philippines — While most public schools in Quezon City are ready for school opening on Monday, some will postpone the start of classes in the aftermath of the recent flooding that affected Metro Manila and nearby areas.
Man killed after barges collided with Pasig bridge
MANILA, Philippines – At least one man died after several barges collided with the F. Manalo bridge in Pasig City on Wednesday afternoon, July 24, when heavy rain from the enhanced southwest monsoon poured down on Metro Manila, the Pasig City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO) said.
Metro Manila's 50-year drainage plan still in progress — MMDA
MANILA, Philippines — The proposed 50-year drainage masterplan for Metro Manila is still in the works, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority said.
Bloated flood control budget slammed after 'Carina' flooded Metro Manila
MANILA, Philippines — A senator questioned the bloated budget for flood control projects which still failed to curb the flooding in Metro Manila and nearby areas after Super Typhoon Carina.
Press Release - Poe on flood control budget
The worsening flooding in Metro Manila appears not to complement the increasing budget we are allocating for flood control projects every year.