Day: July 23, 2025

Iloilo city: The city government is preemptively evacuating families living in high-risk, low-lying, and coastal areas in preparation for heavy rains and possible flooding due to the prevailing weather systems in the country. ‘I have approved for the preemptive evacuation in 72 high-risk barangays of the city and residents in coastal and low-lying areas,’ Mayor Raisa Tre±as announced on Wednesday. She said all identified residents are expected to be at the evacuation centers by 5 p.m. as heavy rains and possible flooding are expected in the afternoon and evening. According to Philippines News Agency, Tre±as made the announcement following a

Bicol: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) 5 (Bicol) has delivered nearly 10,000 family food packs to support two provinces in the region. This effort was carried out on Wednesday to aid families affected by the southwest monsoon and Tropical Storm Dante. According to Philippines News Agency, DSWD-5 Director Norman Laurio stated that the food packs were distributed to areas including Oas and Polangui in Albay, and five towns in Camarines Norte. The relief initiative aims to provide immediate assistance to families impacted by these weather events. Oas received 1,885 food packs, Polangui was provided with 3,000, Labo

Manila: The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has collected 603.723 tons of garbage in cleaning operations across the National Capital Region (NCR) following the floods caused by the enhanced southwest monsoon. A total of 526.8 tons were gathered from the 71 pumping stations between July 18 and 22. Additionally, 26.37 truckloads, or 76.923 tons, were hauled from various areas in the region from July 21 to 22. According to Philippines News Agency, MMDA Chair Romando Artes stated that these cleanup efforts are crucial for the uninterrupted function of NCR’s drainage systems and pumping stations. The operations align with President Ferdinand

Bulacan: A total of 97 villages across eight towns and two cities in Bulacan are submerged in floods. The Bulacan Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (PDRRMO) reported flood depths ranging from six inches to six feet. The deepest inundation was reported in Barangay Meysulao in Calumpit town, at six feet. According to Philippines News Agency, Calumpit has 23 barangays affected by floods, followed by Hagonoy with 25, Paombong, 14; Bocaue, 12; Guiguinto, eight; Marilao, seven; Obando, five and San Miguel, one. Meycauayan City and San Jose del Monte City each have one affected village. Partial damage assessments for the

Ilocos norte: The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in Ilocos Norte has suspended all sea travel in the province as a safety measure in response to moderate to rough seas caused by Tropical Depression Emong. This announcement was made by Lt. Joseph Christian Sagun, commander of the Coast Guard Station in Ilocos Norte, as the region remains on high alert due to the weather conditions. According to Philippines News Agency, the suspension comes as Ilocos Norte is under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1, as indicated in the 11 a.m. bulletin from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).