Disaster in Isabela: Newly Built Bridge Collapses, Injuring Six ISABELA – Six people were injured when a newly built bridge in Isabela suddenly collapsed, causing panic among residents and authorities. At least six individuals sustained injuries when a section of the newly completed Cabagan-Santa Maria Bridge in Isabela collapsed on Thursday evening. The incident sent … Read more
Senatorial candidate Ping Lacson expresses deep concern about this unfortunate incident. A new bridge in Isabela collapsed, leaving several injured, and Senatorial candidate Ping Lacson has this to say about what happened. On Thursday night, February 27, a portion of the new Cabagan-Santa Maria Bridge in Isabela province collapsed, which left several injured. As per … Read more
Magat Dam Warns Residents of Possible Flooding After Releasing Excess Water Again Magat Dam warned the residents over northern Luzon for possible flooding after releasing excess water again. On Saturday (November 28, 2020), Magat Dam opened another spillway gate to release excess waters around 179 cubic meters per second or equivalent to 895 drums of … Read more
DENR Says Removal of Illegal Structures in Cagayan River Could Prevent Massive Flooding The Department of Environment and Natural Resources believes that dredging of Cagayan River could prevent massive flooding in the future. DENR-Cagayan Valley Regional Executive Director Gwendolyn Bambalan is planning to remove the structures along Cagayan River and 20-meter easement rule could prevent flooding … Read more
Cagayan River Causes Massive Flooding and Reaches Roofs of Houses The massive flooding caused by rainfall from Ulysses and the northeastern monsoon reached roofs of houses along Cagayan River. Lal-lo Mayor Florence Oliver Pascual reported that around 8,000 residents in Lal-lo, Cagayan have been displaced by the severe flooding. About 2,600 families were left stranded on … Read more