Tropical Storm Queenie, or Surigae, has entered PAR and may strengthen into a typhoon over the weekend, PAGASA says. Read more »
ADB and S&P Global Ratings have lowered their economic growth forecasts for the Philippines, citing the prolonged impact of the Middle East crisis, weaker investments, and lingering price pressures. Read more »
Bell-Kenz Pharma donated 10,000 doxycycline tablets to Manila as the city responds to an epidemic-level leptospirosis surge linked to flooding and heavy rains. Read more »
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 »
Metro Manila’s severe flooding this week has raised questions about whether building more flood control infrastructure is enough to protect the region from increasingly intense rainfall. Read more »
