The rainy season is here again. Be prepared! Here are some tips on what you should do during typhoons: (Research by Mary Jane dela Cruz, Infographics by Krizia Mae Benesio)
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DSWD prepares for rainy days
QUEZON CITY, June 21 — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) bared its preparatory efforts for the onset of the rainy season and La Niña. These include the Department’s standby capacities through its stockpiling of relief commodities, human resources, logistical facilities and standby funds. The Department will also beef up its available stocks of food and non-food items. DSWD is Vice-Chair for Response of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) and […]
MIAA ready for the rainy season
QUEZON City, Philippines – According to the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA), it already prepared several contingency plans to ensure that it will be ready to respond in any condition brought by bad weather. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing and Uploaded by Vince Alvin Villarin) https://youtu.be/k6GoErULdls
MMDA removes debris in sewerage systems in preparation for the rainy season
QUEZON City, Philippines – The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) assured the public that the debris in the drainage system of Metro Manila were already cleared away as part of its preparation for the coming of the rainy season. The MMDA added that its 54 pumping stations are also ready for the storms that usually comes this time of the year. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing and Uploaded by Vince […]
Rainy season nagsimula na – PAGASA
(Eagle News) — Idineklara na ng PAGASA ang pagsisimula ng panahon ng tag- ulan o “rainy season”. Kaya naman ayon sa PAGASA, asahan na raw ang marami pang mga pag- ulan sa susunod na dalawa hanggang tatlong araw. Nagpaalala na rin ang ahensya na maging handa na sa maraming pag-ulan lalo na at inaasahang papasok ang La Niña sa ikalawang quarter ng 2016. Ayon pa sa PAGASA, napaaga ang pagdedeklara ng panahon ng tag- ulan […]
Malacañang asks DPWH to rush master plan against flood
MANILA, Philippines, June 24 (Eagle News) — According to Presidential Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma, the Palace is asking the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to rush its master plan against floods with the official start of the rainy season. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/-qIrhlpvuZg
DOH warns against diseases brought by the rainy season
MANILA, Philippines, June 22 (Eagle News) — Although there is still no official announcement regarding the start of the rainy season, the Department of Health (DOH) already issued a warning regarding common diseases during the rainy months like leptospirosis, dysentery and diarrhea. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/NAWT57CO5Uo
Rainy season to begin in mid-June
QUEZON City, Philippines, May 18 (Eagle News) — According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the wet season may possibly start on the middle of June due to the continuing effects of the weak El Niño.
NDRRMC advises public to prepare for rainy season
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council advises the public to be prepared at all times during the rainy season and to heed the warnings issued by the government.
Rainy nights herald start of rainy season
According to the PAGASA, Luzon is now affected by the southwest monsoon weather system, bringing rains to the northern part of the country, including Metro Manila. A low pressure area is now spotted near Laoag City.
