Typhoon Ulysses: Like ‘Ondoy’ all over again

Dexter Cabalza, Meg Adonis, Nikka G. Valenzuela 11/13/2020

It was like Typhoon “Ondoy” (international name: Ketsana) all over again for many in Metro Manila after torrential rains from Typhoon “Ulysses” (international name: Vamco) inundated large areas of the national capital overnight. Marikina City again was…

‘Ondoy feels’: Flood submerges village in Cainta, Rizal

Daphne Galvez - Reporter / @DYGalvezINQ 11/12/2020

MANILA, Philippines — A subdivision in Cainta town in Rizal province was submerged in floodwater following heavy rains brought about by Typhoon Ulysses on Thursday, triggering memories among residents of Typhoon Ondoy, yet another typhoon that devastated…

Laguna de Bay surpasses maximum level; Caliraya Dam releases water

Maricar Cinco - Reporter / @maricarcincoINQ 11/12/2020

SAN PEDRO CITY –– The water level in Laguna de Bay rose to 13.06 meters above sea level, surpassing its maximum or critical level of 12.50 meters and spawning flood across shoreland areas in Laguna province. Emil…

Snapshots of the storm

Kay Rivera - @inquirerdotnet 11/02/2020

It’s Sunday morning and winds are howling outside. On our barangay’s Facebook page, neighbors share photos of roads closed off because of debris or felled electrical posts. Friends send donations to people online who are asking for…

Enough is enough

By: Rina Jimenez-David - @inquirerdotnet 07/08/2020

Soon after Typhoon “Ondoy” left our home inundated in over seven feet of muddy floodwaters, we heard that my husband, then a contractual art director with Food Magazine of ABS-CBN publications, was entitled to “cash assistance.” I…

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our newsletter!

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

This is an information message

We use cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn more here.