Does the Philippines need something like this?
by Alex Goy
Because flooded roads are inevitable in Metro Manila
The risk of contracting leptospirosis, a potentially life-threatening bacterial infection, is just one of the many dangers that motorists and commuters have to deal with during the rainy season.According to the Department of Health, the rainy season, which causes streets
by Kara Santos
Several NLEX segments were flooded over the recent monsoon rains
The NLEX Corporation has announced that it has run several more flood mitigation and control efforts, following the last three typhoons and monsoon winds that brought about heavy rain and flooding throughout the last two weeks of July.While the tollway operator
That’s insane
Trash. That's one of the biggest reasons it keeps flooding in Metro Manila. As you may have seen in the photos featuring G. Araneta Avenue, it's clear that we are far from solving our littering problems here in the Philippines.
There’s still flooding
Way, way back in pre-pandemic 2019, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority shared photos of the tons of garbage clogging the waterways around Manila City. Back then, we said that it wasn't a surprise that areas like España are so
To curb the rise in leptospirosis cases in the country
To curb the rise in leptospirosis cases and deaths in the country, a new Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) resolution now prohibits both children and adults from "swimming, playing, gallivanting, and/or unnecessary wading or doing any other leisurely activities in floodwaters."
Some brands are offering discounts on parts and labor
Typhoon Carina caused massive destruction last week: displaced families, damaged property, disrupted schedules, and untimely deaths. As affected areas of the country now try to recover from the effects of the storm, several car brands have released public advisories to extend assistance
Unless it’s really an emergency
If there was something the pandemic proved, it was that delivery riders are some of the biggest unsung heroes of our time. Now, they're proving that yet again in the midst of the heavy downpours caused by Typhoon Carina.In a
Spread the word, folks
The heavy downpours caused by Typhoon Carina have left several parts of the country in ruin. People have been stranded around the metro, and a lot of motorists got stuck in the middle of the floods.It's been a tough week
Planning to drive out? Don’t
The rains have been non-stop over the past 24 hours or so due to Typhoon Carina. There have been reports of floods all over the country, not just in Metro Manila.Parts of the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX), for example, are
It pays to be informed
Buckle up, commuters. Expect more rainy rides in the second half of the year. After the scorching hot and dry weather brought about by El Niño the past few months, La Niña is expected to emerge in the second half
by Kara Santos
Especially those who live in flood-prone areas
It was quite a hot summer, wasn't it? It can still get stupidly hot these days, but it has started to cool down a bit over the past few weeks. That, however, poses a new problem: the rainy season.The onset
Take caution when heading out
Vog or generally poor air quality aren't the only things you should be worried about if you're going around Metro Manila today. It appears several areas have been submerged in floods due to heavy rains earlier this morning.The Metropolitan
Two lanes northbound and two lanes southbound will be available during repairs
Last month, the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) was troubled by severe floods, particularly around the San Simon area of the road network. To address this, NLEX Corporation is planning to elevate that specific portion of the expressway and complete it by the
A much-needed project
In early August 2023, motorists traveling North were pummeled by bad weather, resulting in flooding on the San Simon section of the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX). The high water paralyzed the vital northern artery and caused nightmare traffic for travelers. To address
The company is set to finish its Pasig River cleanup after two years
San Miguel Corporation (SMC) has been conducting several river cleanups to help address flooding in various areas around the metro. Its current cleanup efforts cover the Pasig River, Tullahan River, and San Juan River.The company is set to add another entry
A medium-term solution
The San Simon portion of the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) that got flooded for several days last week will be raised by 0.7 meters, according to the the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).Secretary Manuel Bonoan of the DPWH
The situation is looking better today than in previous days
If you have to drive on the North Luzon Expressway today, here's the latest update on the flood situation along the San Simon stretch of the toll road.As of the latest advisory today, August 6, at 3:3am, traffic flow
Traffic congestion on the expressway is still pretty bad
Current flood levels on the North Luzon Expressway are higher today compared with last night, so if you have to be on the road, take note of the following updates.As of the latest advisory today, August 5, at 9:35pm, running
The tollway operator has issued a safety advisory
It's been two days since heavy rainfall triggered flooding and caused severe traffic congestion on the North Luzon Expressway, but while the flood level has slightly decreased, driving conditions on the toll road are still far from normal.As of the
Proceed with utmost caution
Several parts of the country have been troubled by heavy rains over the past few weeks, and earlier today, things have made a turn for the worse. The continuous downpour on the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) has caused severe floods.As of
