The Pasig-Marikina River Channel Improvement Project (PMRCIP), now in Phase 4, covers a major flood-prone corridor stretching from the Sierra Madre to Manila Bay. Over two decades in the making, it remains one of the government’s key flood mitigation initiatives. Read more »
Quezon City has begun a trial implementation of a new parking regulation along Tomas Morato Avenue and Timog Avenue starting Monday, March 23. Read more »
Discover how the Tripa de Gallina Pumping Station in Pasay City helps prevent flooding in Metro Manila, its challenges, and why maintenance and public cooperation are crucial. Read more »
The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) reported receiving 47,446 complaints against companies operating online lending applications between August 2024 and January 2026, many of which involve allegations of abusive collection practices and rapidly increasing debt. Read more »
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is set to pilot a “sponge city” approach by 2027 as part of efforts to address the capital’s persistent flooding problems. Read more »
Cristian Lucanas, 31, a researcher at the University of the Philippines, has earned the nickname “Ipis Lord,” using the Filipino word for cockroach, for his work studying the insects. Read more »
