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Isko blasts DPWH over failed flood control projects, pumping stations: ‘Tumigil na kayo’
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso lashed out at the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for bypassing the local government and building flood control projects without coordination. In a joint press conference with San Miguel Corporation (SMC) and the Metro Manila…
Blocked Tullahan river behind Metro Manila floods, says RSA
San Miguel Corporation (SMC) President and CEO Ramon S. Ang said Friday, August 8, that aerial inspections revealed a much deeper cause behind Metro Manila’s persistent flooding—a massive obstruction along the Tullahan River, the region’s main drainage outlet. Speaking alongside MMDA Chairman…
How Ramon Ang plans to end Metro Manila flooding, at no cost to the government
San Miguel Corporation (SMC) President and CEO Ramon S. Ang on Friday, August 8, unveiled his bold, multi-pronged solution to address Metro Manila’s persistent flooding at no cost to the government—starting with unblocking the Tullahan River and removing roads, houses, and schools that were…
Isko Moreno activates leptospirosis surge protocols in Manila district hospitals
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso has directed the full activation of the city’s leptospirosis surge protocol across all six city-run hospitals following days of intense flooding brought by the Southwest Monsoon and three successive typhoons—Crising, Dante, and Emong. Domagoso…
Senado in-archive mga articles of impeachment vs VP Sara Duterte
Sa botong 19-4-1, in-archive ng Senado ang mga inihaing impeachment case laban kay Vice President Sara Duterte, alinsunod sa desisyon ng Korte Suprema na idineklarang unconstitutional ang mga ito. Ito ay matapos ibasura ng Senado ang mosyon ni Senate Minority Floor Leader Vicente “Tito” Sotto III…
Mahigit 888,000 botante nagparehistro para sa barangay, SK elections — COMELEC
Chairman George Garcia said this is “the most successful voters registration in history.” Sa loob lamang ng apat na raw, umabot na sa mahigit 888,000 ang nagparehistrong botante para sa barangay at SK elections. Tatagal ang voter registration ng 10 araw simula August 1 hanggang August 10, 2025.…
Marcos aminado: Dismayado ang publiko sa kanyang administrasyon
Inamin ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. na dismayado ang publiko sa kanyang administrasyon, lalo na sa mga pangunahing serbisyo ng pamahalaan. Inilahad ito ng Pangulo matapos ang pagkatalo ng kanyang mga senatorial candidate sa 2025 midterm elections. “Malinaw sa akin ang mensahe ng naging…
PBBM sinagot kung nasaan ang pangakong P20/kilo na bigas
Sinagot ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ang matagal nang tanong ng publiko hinggil sa kanyang kampanya noong 2022 na magdala ng ₱20 kada kilong bigas sa merkado, at iginiit na ito ay nasimulan na sa ilang bahagi ng bansa. “Sa mga nagtatanong kung nasaan na ang bente pesos na bigas, ito ang…
‘Mahiya naman kayo’: PBBM kakasuhan mga may sala sa palpak na flood control projects
“Mahiya naman kayo.” Binanatan ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ang mga opisyal at kontratistang sangkot sa mga palpak at diumano’y “ghost” flood control projects, kasunod ng matinding pinsala ng mga habagat at bagyong Crising, Dante, at Emong. “Kitang-kita po na maraming proyekto para sa…
Congressional insertions sa 2026 national budget sinopla ni Pangulong Marcos
Hindi pipirmahan ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ang panukalang 2026 national budget kung hindi ito tugma sa National Expenditure Program (NEP) ng ehekutibo. Ibig sabihin nito, hindi lulusot ang kahit anong congressional insertions o anumang klase ng pork barrel kung tutuparin ng Pangulo ang…
RTVM itinutok ang camera kay Sen. Camille Villar nang banatan ni PBBM ang mga palpak na water services
Nakatutok kay Senator Camille Villar ang camera ng RTVM nang banatan ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ang mga palpak na water services sa bansa. “Marami kaming natatanggap na reklamo na hindi man lang daw umaabot ang tubig sa kanilang mga gripo,” ani Marcos sa kanyang ika-apat na State of the…
Mayor Isko backs President Marcos’ plan to go after officials behind failed flood control projects
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso on Monday evening lauded President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s firm stance against corrupt officials and contractors behind failed and substandard flood control projects, saying it echoes the capital city’s own urgent concerns. Domagoso welcomed the…
Isko: Let LGUs run flood control systems
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso has called for the transfer of operations and maintenance of flood control infrastructure to local government units (LGUs), citing the failure of national agencies and political interference in projects meant to mitigate flooding in the capital.…
Isko Moreno slams DPWH, hits Dimasalang Bridge rehabilitation with cease and desist order
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso slammed the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) after it announced the upcoming closure of the Dimasalang Bridge’s southbound lane without securing permission from the local government. Aside from the project lacking the necessary work…
SPECIAL REPORT: Laguna Lake on the verge of becoming the Philippines’ largest septic tank
The Laguna Lake is fast deteriorating into the country’s “biggest septic tank,” Biñan City Rep. Walfredo “Arman” Dimaguila Jr. warned on Saturday, August 2. In an interview on DZRH News’ Special on Saturday, Rep. Dimaguila urged the Marcos Jr. administration to take urgent and science-based action…