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MAP wants Metro under ‘state of traffic calamity’

Business group Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) is calling on the government to declare a “state of traffic calamity” in Metro Manila, citing the economic losses from the congestion on roads......»»

Category: newsSource: philstar philstarMar 22nd, 2024

Rama wants state of calamity declared in Cebu City due to El Niño 

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Mayor Michael Rama wants to place Cebu City under a state of calamity or a state of emergency due to the effects of the El Niño phenomenon. The declaration will allow City Hall to use government funds to assist those who are badly affected by the worsening El Niño, especially the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

Davao Oriental under state of calamity

The entire province of Davao Oriental has been declared under a state of calamity following the impact of the shear line, allowing the provincial local government unit to access its Quick Response Fund for rehabilitation efforts. The unanimous resolution was approved during a regular session in Sangguniang Panlalawigan, based on comprehensive assessment and recommendation from the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council and Governor Niño Uy. This declaration is crucial for providing emergency aid to the affected constituents and enforcing price control on essential items. Rapid Disaster Assessment and Needs Assessment reports indicate that around 63,337 families are affected, with 645 families and 1,830 individuals currently displaced and in evacuation centers. The damages in agriculture, fisheries, and livestock are estimated to be significant. Several municipalities have already declared a state of calamity, and the entire province is yet to announce its final assessment on the value loss in agriculture. This declaration aims to expedite rehabilitation and recovery plans to restore normalcy in the affected areas......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Poe: State of calamity won’t solve Metro traffic

With an estimated P3.5 billion in economic losses incurred per day due to traffic congestion, the government should listen to experts and stakeholders to address the monstrous traffic jams in Metro Manila, Sen. Grace Poe said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

MMDA questions int l study calling Metro Manila the worst in traffic worldwide

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) cast its doubt on the "2023 Traffic Index," released by transportation data company TomTom Traffic, calling Metro Manila the worst in metro traffic worldwide......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Marcos niligwak nationwide state of calamity

Nanindigan si Pangulong Bongbong Marcos na hindi kailangang ideklara sa buong bansa ang state of calamity bunsod ng matinding epekto ng El Niño dahil maaari naman itong gawin sa bawat rehiyon. The post Marcos niligwak nationwide state of calamity first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

18 bayan, probinsya state of calamity sa El Niño

Sabi ni Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Assistant Secretary at Task Force El Niño Spokesperson Joey Villarama, marami pang lokal na pamahalaan ang nagbabalak na magdeklara na rin ng state of calamity dahil sa matinding epekto ng tagtuyot sa kanilang mga lugar. The post 18 bayan, probinsya state of calamity sa El Niño first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

CTTMO heightens 20-sec rule for PUVs

The City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO) in Davao City is intensifying the enforcement of the 20-second rule for public utility vehicles (PUVs) in loading/non-loading areas to alleviate traffic congestion during peak hours. CTTMO Head Dionisio Abude announced that 36 new traffic personnel will be assigned to monitor yellow boxes and ensure that PUVs, particularly jeepneys, do not exceed the 20-second limit in designated areas. Violators will be issued citation tickets for disregarding traffic signs, and those with expired or fake PUV IDs will face penalties. Additionally, the CTTMO is increasing efforts to curb illegally parked cars and urging drivers to keep intersections clear. These measures, along with the enforcement of the new speed limit policy, aim to promote safe and orderly traffic. Abude emphasized the importance of motorists' cooperation in respecting traffic rules and regulations for a disciplined and courteous driving environment......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Metro Manila nangunguna sa ‘Worst Traffic in the World’, ayon sa pag-aaral

NUMBER one sa listahan ng “Worst Traffic in the World” ang Metro Manila. Base sa 2023 TomTom Traffic Index, umaabot sa average na 25 minutes and 30 seconds ang pagmamaneho ng 10 kilometers sa Metro Manila. Ito ay 50 seconds na mas mabagal kaysa sa naitala noong 2022. Ayon pa sa pag-aaral, ang karaniwang ginugugol.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

103 areas under state of calamity due to heat

A total of 103 cities and towns have been placed under a state of calamity because of El Niño, while the number of persons affected by the weather phenomenon has reached 2.1 million, according to Task Force El Niño spokesman and Presidential Communications Assistant Secretary Joey Villarama......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

Basilan under state of calamity due to drought

The entire island province of Basilan has been placed under a state of calamity due to drought amid the El Niño phenomenon......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

Laguna city under state of calamity due to pertussis

Santa Rosa City in this province has been placed under a state of calamity after it recorded 15 cases of pertussis......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

After floods, landslide, Davao City puts 23 brgys under state of calamity

The City Government of Davao has placed 23 barangays under the State of Calamity after these were severely affected by heavy rains brought by the trough of the Low-Pressure Area (LPA) in the previous week......»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

Davao del Norte under state of calamity as flood hits 64 barangays

Davao del Norte is placed under a state of calamity as Tagum City and other municipalities are still flooded following three days of heavy rain since January 16......»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

INTERACTIVE MAP | Davao flood updates, low pressure area, February 1, 2024

We’re monitoring the progress of roads, floods, bridges, and landslides around the areas affected by this week’s low pressure area. To toggle the map, use two fingers to move around and pinch to zoom in or out. Each clickable element leads to a link to vetted sources of information on floods, roads, bridges, and landslides […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

Marcos Jr. wants holistic plan to solve Metro Manila traffic woes

With traffic gridlocks costing the economy billions of pesos, President Marcos has called for a “comprehensive” solution to the country’s traffic woes and has directed agencies to come up with work adjustment plans, National Economic and Development Authority Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

No nationwide state of calamity over El Niño – Marcos

While all regions in the country have been hit by the dry spell due to El Niño, the government is not looking at placing the entire country under a state of calamity yet, President Marcos said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

No nationwide state of calamity over El Niño – Marcos

While all regions in the country have been hit by the dry spell due to El Niño, the government is not looking at placing the entire country under a state of calamity yet, President Marcos said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

Negros Occidental town to be placed under state of calamity

The municipal disaster risk reduction and management council has recommended the declaration of a state of calamity in San Enrique, Negros Occidental due to El Niño......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

State of calamity declared in Iloilo due to pertussis

Iloilo City was placed under a state of calamity yesterday due to an outbreak of pertussis......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

State of calamity in Cagayan de Oro village due to fire

Barangay Nazareth in Cagayan de Oro has been placed under a state of calamity due to a fire that hit a residential area on Thursday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024