Floodwaters Hit Parts of NCR as Southwest Monsoon Causes Heavy Traffic Some areas in NCR were submerged in floods due to the effects of the southwest monsoon, causing heavy traffic to the city. On Tuesday (July 22, 2025), the nonstop downpour caused knee-deep floods in several parts of Metro Manila, traffic standstills, stranded commuters, and … Read more
Authorities Intercep Parcel Containing Illegal Drugs in Mandaue City, Cebu A parcel from the National Capital Region was intercepted in Mandaue City, Cebu, after it was found to contain illegal drugs. The illegal drug problem in the Philippines continues to be a major challenge, impacting public health, safety, and even the economy. Several factors contribute … Read more
Metro Manila Experiences Widespread Flooding Due to Enhanced Habagat The enhanced habagat or southwest monsoon causes widespread flooding in various areas of the National Capital Region. On Wednesday morning (July 24, 2024), Metro Manila experienced massive flooding due to the enhanced southwest monsoon and Typhoon Carina. The combined effects of Typhoon Carina and enhanced habagat … Read more
Tricycles, e-Bikes, & Pedicabs Now Ban on NCR MMDA has implemented a ban on tricycles, pushcarts, pedicabs, kuligligs, e-bikes, e-trikes, and light e-vehicles in NCR. On Monday (April 15, 2024), the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) implements the ban on e-bikes and e-trikes on around 20 roads across the National Capital Region. Several vehicles are … Read more
MMDA Issues Resolution Proposing Early Work Hours MMDA issued a resolution aiming to adjust the work hours to ease the worsening traffic congestion in Metro Manila. The Philippines, with its busy cities and growing population, faces big challenges when it comes to traffic management. From congested roads to inefficient public transportation systems, navigating through urban … Read more
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced class suspension in Metro Manila and Bulacan on August 25, 2023 to give way for FIBA 2023. FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 will be held at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City and Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan from August 25 to 30. The sport event will conclude from September … Read more
President Marcos Announces Class Suspensions in NCR, Bulacan on August 25, 2023 President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has announced the suspension of classes in the National Capital Region (NCR) and Bulacan on August 25, 2023 for the FIBA opening event. On Tuesday, August 15, 2023, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin signed Memorandum Circular No. 27, officially declaring … Read more
Farmers Air Dismay to Traders Onions Exploitation of Prices in NCR Farmers in Occidental Mindoro are shaking in frustration as a result of traders undue exploitation of onions prices in Manila. Farmers were ‘disappointed’ with traders, according to San Jose, Occidental Mindoro municipal agriculturist Romel Calingasan, who testified before the Senate inquiry. This was after … Read more
Super Typhoon Karding Latest News SUPER TYPHOON KARDING – The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said parts of Quezon province and NCR will experience a “very intense typhoon” with very strong winds. Super Typhoon Karding (International name: Noru), is the Philippines’ 11th tropical cyclone for 2022. It is expected to hit Central … Read more
MMDA Aims to Collect All Campaign Materials Across NCR This Week CAMPAIGN MATERIALS – MMDA aims to collect all the campaign materials across the National Capital Region this week. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority is an agency of the Republic of the Philippines implementing the planning, monitoring and coordinative functions along the road concerning purely local matters. … Read more