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A walkway succeeds when people can pass through it safely. A public space succeeds when people are comfortable enough to stay.
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The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) suspended operations of the Pasig River Ferry Service starting 11 a.m. on Thursday as heavy rain caused…
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A P5-million river wall in Barangay Prenza 2 collapsed last 10 August following heavy rainfall brought by the enhanced southwest monsoon, just two months after…
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The local government of Marikina City announced Tuesday that floodwaters have fully receded across the city, allowing clearing operations to begin after…
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The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said on Tuesday that the Pasig River Ferry Service had resumed normal operations after being suspended…
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National and local authorities are studying plans to construct a floodgate along the Parañaque River to prevent seawater intrusion and mitigate severe flooding…
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The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Saturday said the Pasig River Ferry Service remained suspended for the fourth consecutive day due to…
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The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has issued Flood Advisory No. 1 TD Luis on 3 August 2026, citing that…
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BUDAPEST, Hungary (AFP) — Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar announced Sunday the shutdown of the country's sole nuclear power plant after record-low water…
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BAGUIO CITY — The Supreme Court (SC) has ended a 14-year legal dispute involving the former Matoytoy-ok-Caluttit open dumpsite in Caluttit, Bontoc, Mountain…
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Restoring a river tests whether institutions can act beyond ceremonies, whether communities can sustain discipline, and whether public concern can survive…
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The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Central Visayas has asked the Cebu City Council to approve the cutting of 67 trees and the relocation of…
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TABUK CITY, Kalinga — The National Irrigation Administration-Kalinga Irrigation Management Office (NIA-KIMO) has advised farmers served by the Upper Chico…
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Alas Pilipinas overcame a second-set hiccup to frustrate Bahrain, 25-22, 13-25, 25-23, 25-14, for its first victory in the 2026 AVC Boys’ U18 Championship on…
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Christmas always seems so very far away in July — but not when I was with Makati’s only five-star hotel in the 70s. Every first Wednesday of this particular…
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The B/B Florentino Das is currently berthed at the Pasig River Esplanade, standing in contrast to the modern high-rise buildings of Manila’s San Nicolas…
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PANIITIAN, Sofronio Española, Palawan — A flashflood submerged the Panitian Elementary School here on Monday as the southwest monsoon brought heavy rains,…
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TACLOBAN CITY — The mighty Catubig River, one of the largest river systems in Northern Samar, has long been both a blessing and a challenge for residents of…
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