Typhoon floods parts of Metro Manila

MANILA — Flooding was reported in parts of Metro Manila early Saturday due to heavy rains caused by Typhoon Ompong.

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority said in an advisory that the following areas were flooded: Roxas Blvd. from the US Embassy to Pedro Gil — gutter deep;

Roxas Blvd – Quirino Ave. to UN Ave. (northbound and southbound) – half-tire deep;

Andrews Ave. to Circulo del Mundo (eastbound and westbound) – half-tire deep;
and
Araneta-Victory, Cubao — tire deep.

Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 1 has been raised over Metro Manila, according to the latest weather bulletin of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) issued as of 8 a.m.
Saturday.

“Ompong” made landfall in Baggao, Cagayan at about 2 a.m., heading towards Apayao and Ilocos Norte. (Aerol John Pateña/PNA)

Popular

PBBM to welcome Polish President in upcoming PH state visit

By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet Reaffirming the Philippines’ commitment to reinforcing its alliances with like-minded nations from all corners of the globe, President Ferdinand R. Marcos...

PBBM welcomes Japanese, French envoys to PH in Palace courtesy call

By Dean Aubrey CaratiquetIn two separate engagements, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. welcomed Japanese Ambassador-designate Kitagawa Katsuro and French Ambassador-designate Donatienne Hissard at Malacañang...

Malacañang discourages hoarding, assuages fears over water scarcity amid looming super El Niño

By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet “Hindi po kinakailangang mag-panic, kailangan lang po ng tamang pag-prepara.” This sentence encapsulates the messaging that the government wants to extend to...

Malacañang ‘impartial’ on Baste Duterte’s testimony before Senate Impeachment Court

By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet Malacañang maintained a neutral position in response to the testimony made by Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte before the Senate...