The Department of Tourism (DOT) has pledged ongoing assistance to travelers affected by transport disruptions and heavy rains triggered by Severe Tropical Storm “Emong” and the southwest monsoon. Read more »
As floods continue to displace families across Metro Manila and nearby provinces, community pantry pioneer Patricia “Patreng” Non announced that over 40 kitchens have been activated to provide hot meals to evacuees and affected residents. Read more »
PAGASA is encouraging Filipinos to make use of its newly launched heat index guide, IHeatMAP, which is available on their website until June 30, 2025. Read more »
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has forecasted that temperatures in 2025 will rise, though not as intensely as in 2024. Read more »
The country's first flood mitigation project utilizing South Korean floodwater collection technology will be implemented in the town of Palo, Leyte. The Rainfall and Stormwater Runoff Management Technology for Tropical Catchment (RainS-TECH) project is now underway and scheduled for completion by 2026. Read more »
PAGASA rainfall data indicated that more rain fell in Quezon City during the super typhoon Carina-enhanced southwest monsoon. The recent storm has caused the worst flooding in Metro Manila in recent years, more than tropical storm Ondoy which hit the metro in September 2009. Read more »
