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In response to the warning issued by the American Chamber of Commerce regarding the difficulty of living in the Metro Manila area due to the traffic situation, Presidential Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma laid down several plans that the administration implemented that will meet the needs of those residing and working in Metro Manila. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/yDfu_uMZi4Q
According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration or PAGASA, expect hot and humid weather as the effects of El Niño continues to strengthen with temperatures reaching 34 degrees Celsius. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/60xy6ZOtvfU
The 2015 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit will be held in Metro Manila because it is the only place that can accommodate 10,000 people, said Undersecretary Laura del Rosario of the Department of Foreign Affairs. “APEC is the Wedding of the Century” and everybody wants to attend, said Del Rosario, who also chairs the Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM) this year. Classes and work in most government offices, as well as most commercial flights to and […]
Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chair Francis Tolentino said that Subway System is a solution to the massive traffic experiencing in Metro Manila. In a recent study conducted by the community-based traffic and navigation app Waze, Metro Manila has been reported to have the worst traffic on Earth. In line with the report that Metro Manila had the worst traffic on Earth, Tolentino said that the cities included in the study have efficient Mass Transit […]
METRO Manila, Philippines, August 12 (Eagle News) — Due to the sudden and strong thunderstorm that hit Metro Manila, several areas experienced flash flood. For the list of areas that experienced flash flood, please watch the full video. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
METRO Manila, Philippines, August 12 (Eagle News) — A sudden thunderstorm hits Metro Manila and nearby areas bringing heavy rains, strong winds, lightning and thunder, which severely reduces visibility and brought flash floods. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
(Eagle News) Aug. 12, 11:10 a.m. — Metro Manila is experiencing heavy rains and thunderstorms since around 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12. PAGASA has issued a thunderstorm warning Wednesday morning, saying thunderstorms are expected over Metro Manila, Rizal, Laguna and other areas of Bataan within the next two hours or until 12 noon. As of 11 a.m., thunderstorm is affecting not only Metro Manila, but areas of Bataan, Cavite (Gen. Trias, Maragondon), Rizal (Taytay, Antipolo), […]
(Eagle News) — The metro-wide earthquake drill was a success with around six to seven million people participating in the “drop, cover and hold” exercise that was meant to prepare citizens for the so-called “Big One” – a 7.2 magnitude quake, according to the Metro Manila Development Authority. Metro Manila, which has an estimated population of 11 million people, is the seat of government and considered the most populous region in the Philippines. It […]
METRO Manila, Philippines, June 30 (Eagle News) — According to the group Kadamay, an estimated 1.4 million informal settlers and urban poor in Metro Manila are in danger of losing their homes due to the implementation of public-private partnership scheme of the Aquino administration. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
QUEZON City, Philippines, May 19 (Eagle News) — According to the PAGASA, Metro Manila may experience a 41 degree Celsius heat index. A heat index is the temperature felt by the body due to the hot weather. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines, May 15 (Eagle News) — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said that they will conduct repairs and road reblocking in eight areas of Metro Manila. Road works will start on Friday (May 16) at 1O:00 p.m. and will last until 5:00 am on Monday (May 18). (Eagle News Service Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Expert urban planner Architect Felino Falafox Jr. said that Metro Manila is not prepared for a magnitude 7 earthquake, adding that most buildings in the metro will be destroyed when an earthquake of such magnitude hits the city. Falafox recommended the conducting of structural audits on buildings, bridges and other infrastructures to find out if said structures can withstand such an earthquake. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, […]
