Floodwaters continue to cover low-lying areas of Barangay Poblacion in Guiguinto, Bulacan, days after Tropical Storm Kiyapo (international name: Noul) exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Saturday, July 25.

Beside the flooded community stands a section of the Guiguinto River floodwall, part of an embankment project that has been built in phases since 2016 to prevent the river from overflowing.

DPWH records show that portions of the project were awarded to L.R. Tiqui Builders, SYMS Construction Trading, and Alpha & Omega General Contractor & Development Corp., whose owners have been linked to Bulacan's flood control controversies.

Several residents remain in Brgy. Talaba 2, Bacoor City, Cavite amid ongoing excavation for the proposed LRT-1 Extension project that will intersect the said community.

Several families have already received a relocation site in General Trias, Cavite, albeit few of them opt to stay to protect their livelihood.

“Bahala na sila kung saan kami ilalagay. May malipatan lang, edi okay na. Pero mahirap kasi ‘yung hanapbuhay sa lilipatan namin eh,” shared resident Ryan Iso.

Due to rainy season, a salt farm in Noveleta, Cavite remains submerged in water, prompting the mag-iiras (salt maker) to consider alternative livelihood like fish farming.

Salt maker Albert “Emboy” Samartino shared that, apart from iodized salt industry, unpredictable climate also pose threats to their historic livelihood.

Further, he lamented that they do not receive adequate govermental assistance for industrialized machinery for salt making.

“‘Yung iodized salt, ayan ang pumatay sa industriya namin. Sinasabi ng gobyerno na ‘yung rock salt ay marumi. Pero mula nang kabataan, ayan na ‘yung ginagamit namin,” added Samartino.

Motorists pass through traffic along McArthur Highway in Angeles City, Pampanga, near the construction site of the Sto. Cristo Flyover columns, as of 4:55 p.m. on July 30.

To recall, the project site was inspected by DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon earlier this year, who attributed the project’s delays to the staggered release of funds. He also ordered the immediate release of funding to expedite construction.

The 1-kilometer Sto. Cristo Flyover project has been under construction since 2023 and is targeted for completion in June 2027.

Starting as early as 6:30 in the morning, volunteers of Scholars of Sustenance (SOS), together with the Universidad de Manila (UDM) Student Government, began preparations for its rescue kitchen to culminate this year’s nutrition month.

The initiative gathers surplus food that would otherwise go to waste and transforms it into nutritious meals for partnered communities facing food insecurity. Through the day’s preparations, SOS aims to distribute 1,000 meals for the student beneficiaries of UDM.

Scholars of Sustenance (SOS) is among the organizations advancing food rescue efforts in the country, working to address food waste and insecurity by recovering surplus food and redirecting it to communities with limited access to nutritious meals.

In an interview, Program Officer Jennella Castillo said their food rescuing efforts are driven by the reality that hunger goes beyond the lack of food supply. “The world produces enough food to feed everyone, yet millions still go hungry. We need to ensure that the food reaches communities that need it most,” she said.

Student volunteers began distributing free lunch packs to student beneficiaries of the Universidad de Manila (UDM). Made from nutritionally improved meals using rescued surplus food, the packs contain a combination of vegetables, fruits, protein, and rice intended to help supplement students’ daily nutritional needs.

According to UDM Student Regent Shan Yong S. Kal, the collaboration forms part of the university’s student-centered food accessibility initiative. He noted that based on the university’s research, a significant number of clinic visits involve students experiencing stomach-related concerns linked to skipping breakfast. When interviewed, student beneficiaries cited inflation and the rising cost of food as among the main reasons why some students attend classes without eating beforehand.

The Malolos Station of the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) continues to take shape along the old Philippine National Railways (PNR) corridor. Construction of the 163-kilometer railway linking Clark, Pampanga and Calamba, Laguna began in 2020, with the Malolos-Clark segment nearly 47% complete as of early 2025.

The project displaced more than 2,000 families in Malolos, many of whom were relocated to Northville 8 in Barangay Bangkal.

Fisherfolks in Brgy. Sinbanali prepare for the day's catch near Bacoor Bay.

The said community as source of seashell harvest including tahong (oyster) and talaba (mussel), but resident report reduced production due to land reclamation activities near Manila Bay.

“Nung mga nakaraang taon, umaabot ng 30 hanggang 50 sakong ’yung nakukuha; ngayon, 20 na lang. Nababawasan ’yung huli kasi lumiliit ’yung area ng tahungan ng Bacoor,” said tahong farmer Ryan Modesto.

Motorists navigate a narrowed portion of a road in Sto. Entierro, Angeles City as construction continues at an excavation site where an open hole remains.

The site is where a vehicle fell into the excavation on July 25 before being removed on July 27.

The road is known for heavy traffic due to several intersecting streets leading to the Minor Basilica and Parish of the Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary.

Members of the Tagbanua Indigenous community in Sitio Impapay, Barangay Irawan, Puerto Princesa City are facing demolition after the city government issued Memorandum Order No. 315 directing the clearing of structures within the Palawan Flora, Fauna and Watershed Reserve.

The order cites the National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) Act, the Revised Forestry Code, and recommendations from the City Environment and Natural Resources Office.

The demolition brings into focus the challenges of balancing environmental protection with the welfare of Indigenous communities living within protected areas. The operation is being implemented by the City Engineering Office, City Anti-Squatting Program, and other local authorities.

Concessionaires offering food, clothing, and other locally made products gathered in the City of San Fernando, Pampanga on July 31 as part of the province’s growing weekend pop-up market scene.

Similar markets are set to open in Angeles City starting Saturday.

In an earlier interview, one market organizer said the events provide concessionaires with opportunities to introduce their products to customers and eventually expand into larger businesses.

Visitors said the markets also showcase Kapampangan heritage, with food serving as the main attraction.