As flooding hits Pampanga, Capital Town’s Rainwater Park highlights how urban planning and rainwater management can help build flood-resilient communities. Read more »
Heavy Southwest Monsoon rains and cyclones Luis and Maymay have disrupted the supply of agricultural products, pushing up prices of vegetables and fish in several markets. Read more »
Weeks of habagat rains and recurring flooding in parts of Metro Manila have renewed attention on efforts to strengthen the capital’s defenses against rising floodwaters, including the Japan-backed Pasig-Marikina River Channel Improvement Project, which is now 53-percent complete. Read more »
As Habagat brings more flooding, the Philippines faces a bigger question: are cities becoming truly flood-resilient, or simply getting better at surviving floods? Read more »
Who makes the best Pancit Batil Patong in Tuguegarao? That was the question as 12 past champions of the city’s Pancit Festival returned to compete in the “Battle of the Champions” on Sunday, August 9, braving the monsoon rains for a chance to claim the top spot. Read more »
Cagayan de Oro welcomed the return of its month-long Higalaay Festival on Thursday with a celebration that brought together the city’s indigenous heritage, farming communities, and local traditions. Read more »
