DPWH announced a comprehensive flood control strategy, expanding efforts to Metro Manila, Cebu, Pampanga, and Bulacan.

The entities involved

• Department of Public Works →

  government department for Queensland, Australia

  • Daniel Fernando and Vince Dizon inspected dredging operations in Barangay Iba, Bulacan, to address recurring inundation.18:25
  • Michael Tierney suggested reducing FOIL demand via website posting on October 12, 2026.00:21
• Metro Manila →

  metropolitan area and region of the Philippines

  • Arca South is located in southern Metro Manila.Mon 03:21
  • Wage orders in Calabarzon follow Central Visayas adjustments, with Calabarzon's top rate lagging Metro Manila's baseline.Sun 13:11
• Cebu →

  island of the Philippines

  • A smuggling attempt involving pigs originating from Negros Oriental was made towards Cebu, coordinated with local police.Mon 12:27
  • STET is operating in Cebu to conduct media advocacy activities.Mon 09:44
• Pampanga →

  province of the Philippines

  • Celebrities attended an event in Pampanga on October 12, 2026, including Robi Domingo, Belle Mariano, and Piolo Pascual.Mon 19:09
  • Discussion of flood control measures for the Pampanga region.Fri 18:12

Related events

• DPWH is managing flood control in Metro Manila and collaborating with the Department of Education.Jul 24
• President Marcos Jr. ordered the DPWH to revisit the spillway project for flood control in Metro Manila.Aug 11
• DPWH seeks funds for flood control projects in the Philippines.Aug 11
• DPWH announced its infrastructure prioritization across several regions, including Tarlac, Cebu, Metro Manila, and Pangasinan.Jun 18
• The government has begun planning specific flood control strategies for the capital region of Metro Manila.Aug 27