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Government offices in the National Capital Region, 12 provinces, and Ilocos Sur, along with schools in Zambales, have shifted to alternative work or learning setups. This measure was implemented in response to ongoing heavy rains.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has sent 2,668 ready-to-eat food packs to local governments in Ilocos Sur as additional assistance for families affected by the southwest monsoon, or 'habagat'.
Heavy monsoon rains, exacerbated by tropical storms, have led to at least 16 deaths, widespread flooding, and class suspensions across the Philippines. Over 850 residents in Manila sought shelter, and several dams neared spilling levels as a week of storms left a trail of destruction.
Heavy monsoon rains, exacerbated by the 'habagat' and other storms, have caused widespread flooding, power interruptions, and a rising death toll across Luzon, including red alerts in Ilocos Sur and Benguet. Rivers have overflowed in areas like La Trinidad, Benguet, and 13 villages in Oriental Mindoro have been inundated.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has provided Family Food Packs to 153 families and individuals in San Ildefonso, Ilocos Sur, who were affected by Tropical Depressions Luis and Maymay and the southwest monsoon.
The Balidbid Bridge in Salcedo, Ilocos Sur, has been temporarily closed after its temporary crossing was damaged by strong currents caused by continuous heavy rainfall.
Various services and activities in the Philippines, including court work, ferry trips, and number coding, were suspended on August 6 due to bad weather. Additionally, a curfew and liquor ban were imposed in Magsingal, Ilocos Sur, because of Tropical Depression Maymay.
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang suspended government work and classes at all levels in the National Capital Region, Abra, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Benguet, Pangasinan and Zambales on Wednesday…
Police in Bantay, Ilocos Sur are investigating the death of a man whose body was discovered in a flooded rice field beside a motorcycle. The victim was found early Sunday morning in Barangay Capangdanan.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region I is conducting a river restoration and flood control project in the Buaya River in Sta. Cruz, Ilocos Sur, Philippines.
A detour bridge in Ilocos Sur, Philippines, collapsed due to an overloaded truck. This incident highlights infrastructure challenges in the region.
Police forces successfully apprehended several wanted individuals, including the second most wanted persons in Occidental Mindoro and Ilocos Sur in the Philippines, and a wanted man in the UK who was found sleeping on a roof.
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur— Twelve Sangguniang Kabataan officials from Paoay town in Ilocos Norte have safely returned home on Monday after being stranded in Nueva Era town by rising river waters and…
A landslide has cut off the municipality of Sigay in Ilocos Sur, blocking the Sigay-Suyo Road and isolating residents from nearby areas. Clearing operations commenced on Monday morning to restore access to basic necessities for the affected community.
The Quimmarayan River in Santo Domingo, Ilocos Sur, was close to overflowing due to heavy rains and debris under the Nambaran Bridge, prompting concerns about potential flooding.
A temporary steel footbridge has been installed in Salcedo, Ilocos Sur, to provide pedestrian access near the damaged Balidbid Bridge while repair and restoration work is underway.
Tropical Depression Maymay, exacerbated by the southwest monsoon, has caused at least six deaths due to landslides and floods across Luzon, Philippines. The weather system led to widespread class suspensions and evacuations, with one road in Ilocos Sur closed by a rockslide.
Tropical Storm Maymay has intensified slightly and is expected to make landfall in Northern Luzon, prompting widespread class suspensions and the halting of sea travel in several provinces. Signal No. 2 has been raised in six Northern Luzon areas as the storm approaches.
A portion of the Tagudin–Cervantes Road in Suyo, Ilocos Sur, Philippines, has reopened to all vehicles after being affected by a rockslide.
A portion of the Tagudin-Cervantes Road in Ilocos Sur, Philippines, has been temporarily closed due to a rockslide and fallen trees, which occurred after inclement weather.
Former Ilocos Sur governor Luis 'Chavit' Singson has a cyberlibel case filed against him, which he claims is tied to corruption allegations. Singson refused to identify the complainant, stating the person had previously sought his help.
Former Ilocos Sur governor Chavit Singson will testify in the Senate Blue Ribbon committee’s flood control corruption probe, Senate President Panfilo Lacson said yesterday.
The Ken Tayno–Sto. Rosario Road in Sigay town, Ilocos Sur, has partially reopened, now passable only to motorcycles, with larger vehicles allowed during designated hours.
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — A portion of the slope protection structure at Nanguneg West Bridge in Narvacan, Ilocos Sur, was critically damaged by strong river currents and rising water levels…
A family of four was rescued from rising floodwaters in San Ildefonso, Ilocos Sur, due to continuous rains brought by the southwest monsoon or 'habagat'. Police and local personnel conducted the rescue operation.
Tropical Storms Luis and Maymay, combined with the southwest monsoon (habagat), have brought heavy rainfall to Luzon, resulting in at least six deaths and affecting over 261,000 people. The adverse weather conditions are expected to continue over parts of the region.
A section of the Tagudin-Cervantes Road in Suyo town, Ilocos Sur, has been reopened to all vehicles after authorities cleared a rockslide that had blocked the route.
Tropical Storm Maymay made landfall in Magsingal, Ilocos Sur, and subsequently weakened into a tropical depression as it crossed Northern Luzon. The storm brought strong winds that toppled trees and led to fewer areas remaining under Signal No. 1.
Tropical Depression Maymay continues to bring heavy rain and warnings to the Northern Philippines, causing a landslide that rendered a road in Ilocos Sur impassable. Several areas remain under Signal No. 2, with restricted routes in Benguet due to the storm.
A landslide temporarily blocked a road in Ilocos Sur amid heavy rain, leading to the rescue of six individuals. The incident disrupted transportation and prompted emergency response efforts.
Around 40,000 fully grown marijuana plants and 40 kilos of dried leaves were destroyed in plantations located at the boundary of Sugpon, Ilocos Sur, and Kibungan, Benguet.
Former Ilocos Sur Governor Chavit Singson was arrested on cyberlibel charges but subsequently released on bail. Singson claims the arrest is politically motivated harassment.
Former Ilocos Sur Governor Luis “Chavit” Singson has volunteered to testify before the Senate blue ribbon committee's investigation into anomalous flood control projects in the Philippines.