Day: July 23, 2025

Manila: A total of 97 domestic and international flights have been canceled due to continuous heavy rains and the anticipated impact of Tropical Storm Dante, internationally known as Francisco. On Wednesday, low-cost carriers Cebu Pacific and AirAsia announced the cancellation of several flights, affecting routes including Manila to Busuanga, Naga, Caticlan, Legazpi, Kalibo, Cagayan De Oro, Iloilo, Bacolod, Cebu, Tagbilaran, Puerto Princesa, Tacloban, Pagadian, Butuan, Davao, and others. According to Philippines News Agency, the cancellations also affected flights announced on Tuesday night by Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines, which included 51 flights scheduled for Wednesday. These flights covered routes such

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed dismay over the installation of tarpaulins for his upcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA), calling it ‘highly inappropriate’ given the ongoing monsoon rains and flooding in various parts of the country. ‘It was a surprise. I only found out early this morning when I got up. That’s what they’re doing,’ Marcos said Wednesday (Manila time) during a press conference with members of the Philippine media in Washington, D.C. ‘It is highly inappropriate. Eh baha na nga, bakit pa kayo maglalagay diyan (It’s already flooded, why are you putting those up)?’ According to

Pangasinan: The municipal government of Calasiao in Pangasinan declared a state of calamity due to severe flooding caused by Severe Tropical Storm Crising (international name Wipha) and the southwest monsoon, which continues to bring water from upland areas. Mayor Patrick Caramat announced the decision on his official Facebook page, stating that the widespread flooding prompted his recommendation to the Sangguniang Bayan (Municipal Council) as chair of the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (MDRRMC). According to Philippines News Agency, the declaration, contained in the municipal council’s Resolution No. 43, series of 2025, aims to ensure the safety of the

Manila: As part of the government’s continuing disaster response efforts, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Wednesday said the agency is ready to provide cash assistance to eligible families affected by the combined effects of the southwest monsoon or ‘habagat’ and Severe Tropical Storm Crising (international name Wipha). In a radio interview, Gatchalian underscored the importance of providing additional support to meet the evolving needs of disaster-stricken families. According to Philippines News Agency, Gatchalian emphasized that cash assistance is essential to families whose homes or livelihoods were damaged and who need help with rebuilding or

Manila: Eight national road sections across six regions have been rendered inaccessible due to severe flooding caused by the southwest monsoon, Severe Tropical Storm Crising (international name Wipha), and two tropical cyclones, as reported by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). The affected regions include the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), National Capital Region (NCR), Ilocos Region, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, and Zamboanga Peninsula. According to Philippines News Agency, the DPWH’s recent statement highlights that the road closures are a result of soil collapse, fallen trees, and extensive flooding. The specific road sections impacted include Kennon Road in Benguet, Paranaque