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 »
Waste management remains a major challenge in Metro Manila, with large amounts of garbage piling up in waterways following days of heavy rains, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) General Manager Nicolas Torre III said Wednesday, August 12. Read more »
We should continue keeping the government accountable on flood control issues, not when we're already flooded. Read more »
Mayor Isko Moreno announced that the Manila city government has invested in AI-powered technology capable of predicting floods up to two hours before they occur, giving authorities more time to prepare and respond. Read more »
From food prices and farming to water supply, education, and local economies, climate shocks are already reshaping everyday life in the Philippines. Read more »
???????President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. outlined a broad domestic agenda in his State of the Nation Address (SONA), promising tax relief, expanded social protection, infrastructure development, and stronger economic reforms while reaffirming the country's position on the West Philippine Sea. Read more »
