Conglomerate San Miguel Corp. (SMC) is planning to propose to the Duterte administration a $2-billion program to build a flood mitigation system with a waste-to-energy component for Metro Manila. On the sidelines of the listing of Eagle…
A REHABILITATED flood control and early warning project which can alert Metro Manila residents to rising levels in waterways will be turned over today to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). Funded by the Japan International Cooperation…
NEW YORK, United States — The eastern United States dug out Sunday from an historic blizzard that killed at least 22 people, but as New York slowly lumbered back to life in preparation for the work week,…
Citing the onslaught of Tropical Storm “Ondoy” in 2009 that heavily flooded Metro Manila and nearby provinces, President Aquino in his 2013 State of the Nation Address (Sona) promised to allocate P6.2 billion for flood-control projects in…
Costing P20 million each to repair, two flood-control stations operated by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) in the city of Manila were reinaugurated last week. Located in Binondo and Quiapo, the upgraded pumping stations will have…
Motorists should brace for another consequence of the recent typhoons and floods: increased insurance premiums. Very few motorists really paid attention to the “Act of God” or, more accurately, the “Act of Nature” clause in insurance policies…
Ford Philippines and its network of dealers are responding to the needs of Ford customers by offering special rates on the repair of Ford vehicles that have been damaged by Typhoon Maring’s floodwaters. “Together with the…
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) announced that it will conduct special service assistance for flood-affected customers from the recent rains brought about by typhoon Maring. The company believes that it is their duty to be of service to their valued customers…
Another caveat is that car-damaged vehicles may be repaired and presented as never having been flooded. Here are some ways to spot a water-damaged vehicle:…
