Flooded Areas in Metro Manila & Nearby Provinces (August 20)

Flooded areas in Metro Manila and nearby provinces as gathered from various Local Government Units (LGU’s), PAGASA and the major news media organizations in the country. Related Article: Flooded Areas in Metro Manila (August 19, 2013) Here’s the updated lists of flooded areas in Metro Manila & Nearby Provinces: Flooded areas in Metro Manila as of … Read more

No Work for Government Workers in Metro Manila (Aug. 20)

Malacanang have already suspended work in government offices in Metro Manila on Tuesday, August 20 due to severe flooding as announced by the Office of the President. Only government workers involved in risk reduction The government announced earlier that work in Metro Manila offices of various government agencies resumes on Tuesday but right now, Presidential … Read more

No Classes (Walang Pasok) on August 20 Tuesday Due to Flooding

The Local Government Units and some public and private schools in Metro Manila and nearby provinces have already announced the suspension of classes for tomorrow, August 20, 2013 due to bad weather and flooding brought about by Typhoon Maring and the Habagat. Here’s the LGU’s who have already declared No Classes or Walang Pasok on … Read more

Smart Offers Free Load in Case Emergency for Habagat & Typhoon Maring (Aug. 19)

The Philippines leading wireless telecommunication company, Smart Communication, is offering free load to provide aid to victims of Typhoon Maring and the Habagat flooding currently devastating Metro Manila and nearby Luzon provinces. The Manny Pangilinan-led companies extend their helps among the Filipino victims of flooding through their mobilized disaster relief efforts and the free load … Read more

Flooded Areas in Metro Manila Updated Lists by MMDA (Photos)

The MMDA (Metro Manila Development Authorities) continued its warning to residents of the NCR’s low-lying areas to keep an updated information with regards to the affected areas currently flooded due to Typhoon Maring and the Habagat. Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Francis Tolentino said that as of 1:45 p.m., some of the areas with … Read more

SLEX Flooding Brought by Habagat August 19 Photos & Videos

A portion of the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) is currently affected by flash floods particularly in the areas near the Southwoods exit. Both the northbound and southbound lanes are imp(–foul word(s) removed–)able to traffic. According to an ABS-CBN report, at least 5 vehicles were submerged in a waist-deep floods. TV5 also reported that there are … Read more

Classes Suspended on August 19 Due to Rains & Bagyong “Maring”

The PAGASA has issued a rainfall warning over Metro Manila on Sunday evening. Several cities and other provinces in Metro Manila were already cancelled by their respective Local Government Units. Due to incessant rains brought about by tropical storm “Maring,” LGU’s have already issued suspension of classes in August 19, 2013. Quezon City on the … Read more

Richard Pestillos: Navy Seamarshall Hero of Cebu Ship Sinking

A navy seamarshall aboard MV Aquinas was hailed as a hero for his deeds after the ferry sank following a collision with a cargo ship off the coast of Talisay City, Cebu. According to Navy spokesman Lt. Comdr. Gregory Fabic said Seaman First Radarman (S1RD) Richard Pestillos helped the crew of the ill-fated vessel in … Read more

COA Report on PDAF (Pork Barrel) Allocation (2007-09) Released

The Philippine government’s Commission on Audit have already released the full COA Report of the lawmakers Pork Barrel Allocations from 2007-2009, the report was released to the media and the public. According to COA’s report there are 74 lawmakers who exceeded their pork barrel allocations, with one Congressman getting nearly P3 billion in pork barrel … Read more