DPWH chief notes tangible improvements amid voluminous habagat rainfall

By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet After Monday’s heavy rainfall inundated streets and houses with rapidly rising floodwaters, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) shared some initial observations about how Metro Manila cities dealt with the downpour. In a briefing Tuesday, Public Works...

Agencies mobilized to ensure whole-of-gov’t approach on monsoon rains —Palace

By Brian Campued Malacañang on Tuesday assured the public that relevant agencies are working to ensure a swift and coordinated response to the persistent heavy rains, which resulted in widespread flooding in different parts of the country, especially in Metro Manila. According to...

Malacañang refutes ex-DPWH chief’s claim linking CSSP with flood control mess

By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet As recent widespread floods brought by the southwest monsoon (habagat) rekindled discussions about the administration’s response to ‘ghost’ and anomalous flood control projects, the government maintains a position anchored on holding those behind this dilemma accountable. This, on top...

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PH condemns ‘Iron Triangle’; lodges over 20 diplomatic protests vs. China over various WPS incidents

By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet Recognizing the gravity of the repercussions brought about by China’s ‘Iron Triangle’ to national and global trade, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Spokesperson for West Philippine Sea Rear Admiral Jay Tarriela condemned Beijing’s latest plan to establish a large-scale...