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GMA Network
16 hours ago
- Climate
- GMA Network
Floods hit parts of Metro Manila on Wednesday
The continuous downpour brought about by the bad weather continued to cause flooding in several areas in Metro Manila on Wednesday. In an advisory, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) issued flood warnings in the following areas as of 10:15 a.m.: Manila Taft UN Ave. Intersection: Above Gutter deep, passable to all type of vehicles Taft Avenue Pedro Gil Intersection: Half Knee deep, passable to all type of vehicles Taft Avenue corner UN Ave NB. Gutter deep, passable to all type of vehicles Roxas Blvd Kalaw Service Road: Gutter deep, passable to all type of vehicles Roxas Blvd. U.N. NB: Gutter deep, passable to all type of vehicles Kalaw Taft: Gutter deep, passable to all type of vehicles Malabon Rizal Ave. Extension near Malabon City Hall: Above Knee deep, not passable to all type of vehicles M. H. Del Pilar Maysilo: half knee deep, passable to all type of vehicles Pasay City EDSA Heritage: Gutter deep, passable to all type of vehicles Andrews cor Tramo: Gutter deep, passable to all type of vehicles EDSA corner Roxas Blvd: Gutter deep, passable to all type of vehicles Caloocan A. Mabini (Damayan St. Tulay): Half knee deep, passable to all type of vehicles Makati City EDSA Magallanes Pasong Tamo tunnel: Gutter deep, passable to all type of vehicles Mandaluyong City EDSA Shaw: Gutter deep, passable to all type of vehicles PAGASA Weather bureau PAGASA earlier said monsoon rains may persist over parts of the country due to the effect of the habagat. Metro Manila, Benguet, Pangasinan, Tarlac, Pampanga, Bulacan, Zambales, Bataan, Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Occidental Mindoro may experience monsoon rais while the rest of MIMAROPA, La Union, Nueva Ecija, Quezon, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Albay, Sorsogon, Masbate, Antique, Iloilo, Guimaras, and Negros Occidental may observe occasional rains. Cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms is forecast over the rest of Luzon and Visayas while partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms may prevail over Mindanao. The LPA may bring cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms over the rest of Cordillera Administrative Region, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Batanes, Cagayan, and Isabela. —VAL, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
3 days ago
- Climate
- GMA Network
Floods hit parts of Metro Manila due to Habagat
The heavy rains due to the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) triggered floods in several areas in Metro Manila on Monday. In an advisory, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) released flood alerts in the following areas as of 10:27 a.m.: Makati City As of 9:54 AM - Magallanes, Pasong Tamo: Half tire deep, passable to all types of vehicles As of 9:58 AM - Magallanes, EDSA Chino Roces NB As of 10:00 AM - EDSA before Ayala SB: Half gutter deep, passable to all types of vehicles Mandaluyong City As of 9:41 AM - EDSA Shaw Blvd Underpass: Gutter deep, passable to all types of vehicles Manila City As of 9:41 AM - Taft Avenue corner Padre Faura: Half gutter deep, passable to all types of vehicles As of 9:41 AM - Taft Avenue from Apacible to Escoda: Half gutter deep, passable to all types of vehicles As of 10:00 AM - Roxas Blvd.-P. Ocampo Intersection and Service Road: Gutter deep, passable to all types of vehicles As of 10:00 AM - Quirino Guazon: Gutter deep, passable to all types of vehicles As of 10:00 AM - Roxas Blvd.-UN Intersection and Service Road: Gutter deep, passable to all types of vehicles As of 10:00 AM - JAS Tayuman NB: Gutter deep, passable to all types of vehicles Pasay City As of 9:43 AM - Andrews Ave.-Tramo: Above gutter deep, passable to all types of vehicles Parañaque City As of 9:53 AM - MIA Coastal intersection: Gutter deep (5 inches), passable to all types of vehicles (PATV) According to a tweet of Super Radyo dzBB's Mark Makalalad, motorists were advised to take on a different route due to knee-deep floodwater in some roads #BantayBaha: Boni Avenue sa Mandaluyong City, hindi na pinadaraanan sa mga motorista dahil sa mataas na baha. | via @MMakalalad — DZBB Super Radyo (@dzbb) July 21, 2025 Meanwhile, gutter-deep flood was experienced along EDSA corner Roxas Boulevard, according to a tweet of Super Radyo dzBB's Mao dela Cruz State weather bureau PAGASA said rains may persist over a large swath of the country due to Habagat. Monsoon rains may prevail over Zambales, Bataan, and Occidental Mindoro while occasional rains may be experienced over Metro Manila, Ilocos Region, Benguet, Tarlac, Pampanga, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Oriental Mindoro. Cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms may be observed over Visayas, the rest of Luzon, Zamboanga Peninsula, and Northern Mindanao while partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms may be experienced over the rest of Mindanao. PAGASA warned of flash floods and landslides in low-lying areas. —Sundy Locus/KG, GMA Integrated News
Filipino Times
11-07-2025
- Filipino Times
Josh Mojica seeks leniency from LTO over viral EDSA selfie driving incident
Josh Mojica, the driver who went viral for posting a selfie video while driving a sports car along EDSA, has appealed to the Land Transportation Office (LTO) for a lighter penalty. Accompanied by his legal counsel, Atty. Jose Marie Fabella, Mojica appeared before the LTO Intelligence and Investigation Division (LTO-IID) on Thursday, July 10. 'He's a first-time offender and had no intention to endanger the public,' Fabella told reporters. 'We accept any penalty under the law, but we're appealing that it not be made harsher.' LTO-IID chief Renante Militante clarified that the 90-day suspension of Mojica's driver's license is not yet a penalty but a preventive measure pending investigation. 'Hindi po 'yan penalty… pending the result of the investigation, sinususpend po muna natin ang lisensya,' Militante explained. 'Kung may naka-alarm at maulit pa, baka mas grabe ang parusa.' Militante added that the sports car involved is now under alarm status, meaning it cannot be used by Mojica or anyone else until the investigation concludes. Mojica is being charged with reckless driving, violation of the Anti-Distracted Driving Act, and being an improper person to operate a motor vehicle. Militante confirmed that Mojica admitted to all charges during the hearing and has since surrendered his license. Mojica also told ABS-CBN News that the car had only been with him for five days when he filmed and posted the video.
Filipino Times
05-07-2025
- Business
- Filipino Times
DPWH eyes faster, cheaper method for EDSA rehab
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is exploring alternative construction technologies and materials to accelerate the rehabilitation of EDSA and reduce the project's overall cost and traffic impact. DPWH-NCR Director Engr. Loreta Malaluan said in an interview with Super Radyo dzBB on Saturday that the agency, in coordination with the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the Department of Transportation (DOTr), is evaluating methods that would allow the rehabilitation to proceed more efficiently along Metro Manila's busiest thoroughfare. Instead of the original plan involving full lane-by-lane excavation and reconstruction, engineers are now studying a technique that reinforces the existing road base with concrete and asphalt overlays. This approach would eliminate the need for complete pavement removal while still addressing structural concerns. 'This new technology is expected not just to expedite the construction schedule but also to improve the overall pavement condition,' Malaluan said. The DPWH is also conducting a time-and-motion study to assess the feasibility and efficiency of the proposed method. If adopted, it could significantly shorten the project timeline and reduce the total cost, currently estimated between P8 billion and P17 billion. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. earlier suspended the EDSA rehabilitation plan, originally scheduled to start on June 13, to allow a one-month review. He instructed concerned agencies to explore faster and more modern construction techniques that would minimize disruption and shorten the rehabilitation period from the original two years to as little as six months or up to a year.
Filipino Times
04-07-2025
- Politics
- Filipino Times
EDSA rehabilitation likely delayed to 2026
The long-awaited rehabilitation of EDSA will likely be postponed to 2026, according to Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan. In a report on NewsWatch Plus on July 4, Bonoan said that starting construction during the rainy season would be impractical. The project, dubbed 'EDSA Rebuild,' was initially set to begin in June, alongside traffic mitigation plans such as the proposed odd-even scheme. However, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered a temporary suspension to refine the implementation strategy and fast-track the timeline. Bonoan noted the need to align the project with better weather conditions and international events scheduled for 2026, such as ASEAN meetings in Manila. Originally, the DPWH planned for phased work to be completed by 2027. The agency is currently evaluating new technologies to speed up repairs and will submit revised recommendations to the President.
