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There appears to be an incident in Butuan's Bancasi Airport involving a Cebu Pacific aircraft:
https://www.facebook.com/share/r/19GjooqGn5/
All flights to and from Butuan have been cancelled due to the incident:
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/17a9n25JJt/
Barangay 73 Caloocan residents braved knee-deep flooding in their community as heavy rain poured yesterday, August 9.
Resident Mel Castro said his community has been enduring this flooding for 49 years. Although some roads and drainage systems in the barangay, particularly New Abbey Road and a portion of Heroes Del 96 Street, have been rehabilitated, the government has yet to address the needs of residents living along narrow alleys to prevent future flooding.
In a Facebook post, Castro then called out Barangay 73 Chairperson Milan Lactud and Caloocan Mayor Along Malapitan to do actions on the perennial flooding problem.
Photos by Mel Castro
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BUSINESS AS USUAL. Despite floodwaters reaching about half-tire level at the Malolos Public Market amid the rainy season, vendors continue to operate their stalls.
Among them is Lola Nelia, a vegetable vendor who said she continues selling to keep her income from being disrupted, even as sales have dropped amid the flooding.
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Dagupan City has been placed under a state of calamity following widespread flooding that has affected thousands of residents.
Upon the recommendation of the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (CDRRMC), the Sangguniang Panlungsod approved a resolution declaring a state of calamity in the city.
Based on Situational Report No. 15 of the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO), 23 barangays remain flooded, while 22,047 families or 90,015 individuals from 31 barangays have been affected.
A total of 65 families, or 202 individuals, have also been pre-emptively evacuated to six evacuation centers.
Due to the severity of the flooding, several major roads have become impassable to light vehicles, while classes at all levels have been suspended for seven consecutive days.
Photo by Aksyon Radyo Pangasinan
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JUST IN: Laguna Governor Sol Aragones has suspended face to face classes tomorrow, August 11, in the Province of Laguna. Schools and learning institutions at all levels are directed to shift to alternative learning modalities.
Image by Sol Aragones/Facebook
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JUST IN: Caloocan City Mayor Along Malapitan just now announced the suspension of face-to-face classes for tomorrow, August 11, for all public and private schools in the city.
Meanwhile, asynchronous or any other alternative mode of classes is advised to ensure the continuity of students' learning amidst the inclement weather.
Photo by Along Malapitan/Facebook
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Children were spotted playing in knee-deep flood waters in Barangay 169, Caloocan City, as heavy rain poured today. Although there are flood controls and drainage built within the barangay, those were constructed during the previous administration's term.
Photos by Mac Quilla/Facebook
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A Palawan leopard cat, locally known as Tamaral, died on Sunday, August 9, after being hit by a vehicle in Barangay Sta. Lourdes, Puerto Princesa City.
The Palawan leopard cat (Prionailurus bengalensis heaneyi) is a small wild cat found only in Palawan and is recognized for its spotted coat and nocturnal behavior, inhabiting forests, grasslands, and other areas across the province.
The species faces threats including habitat loss, hunting, and roadkill. The incident highlights the risks faced by Palawanās native wildlife as roads and human activity overlap with areas where these animals live and move.
Photo from Reyna Monera Flores
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A portion of the road in Barangay Carillo, Hagonoy, Bulacan has collapsed, with the ground underneath reportedly washed out. Residents are urged to exercise extra caution when passing through the area. Photos by RanRan Clemente/Facebook
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5 students among deaths in Baguio landslide
Five young students were among those who died after a landslide struck Barangay Guisad Surong in Baguio City following non-stop rain in the area, the Department of Education said on Tuesday, August 11.
āNakikiramay po kami nang buong puso,ā the DepEd said in a statement. @here
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Baguio authorities ended their search, rescue, and retrieval operations on early Tuesday morning after accounting for 13 individuals buried by thick mud and debris.
Rescuers pulled out three people alive. The remaining 10 individuals died in the landslide.
Photo from Baguio City PIO
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DAGAT NG BASURA MMDA, DPWH, and ParaƱaque LGU personnel on Tuesday, August 11, clear tons of trash that Mondayās flood due to habagat washed into the Redemptorist Channel in Baclaran. ParaƱanque was one of the worst hit areas on Monday, with chest-high floodwater forcing some families to evacuate. Photos by Rappler
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While these pictures show ParaƱaque, all of the citizens and local government along Manila bay are responsible for this garbage -- Navotas, Manila, Pasay, ParaƱaque, Las PiƱas and also the provinces of Bulacan, Cavite, Bataan. It should also be pointed out that the City of Manila is NOT implementing their own Ordinance 8282 which bans single-use plastic. And this is also unde Isko Moreno's term where they have raised the Garbage Fee in Manila to 1200% supposed to be used for efficient garbage collection. But Manila City is the biggest contributor of this dump in Manila bay!
Pampanga has been placed under a state of calamity due to continuous heavy rains and the enhanced southwest monsoon, or Habagat, under Resolution No. 10524.
According to the resolution, as of noon on August 12, 860,076 individuals or 269,775 families have been affected, with 297 barangays across 17 LGUs reporting flooding. A total of 7,731 residents have evacuated, while agricultural damage has exceeded ā±505 million, affecting 3,787 farmers and fisherfolk.
The declaration will allow the province to expedite the use of calamity funds, relief operations, and emergency response for affected communities.
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