It’s a basin that can hold water equivalent to one and a half Olympic-sized swimming pools
How hard has it been for you to get around the city these days?
When it comes to commuting around Metro Manila, rainy days come with many struggles for commuters. Walking to transit stops can be downright miserable, traffic sucks, and travel time takes much longer. Those who choose to book rides on ride-hailing apps
by Kara Santos
Because flooded roads are inevitable in Metro Manila
The risk of contracting leptospirosis, a potentially life-threatening bacterial infection, is just one of the many dangers that motorists and commuters have to deal with during the rainy season.According to the Department of Health, the rainy season, which causes streets
by Kara Santos
We say this every year, but this 2025, we’re refreshing this friendly reminder
The rainy season is upon us once more, and that doesn't just mean floods around the metro-that also means more riders waiting under flyovers and overpasses to take shelter from the rain.An oddly specific and almost random mention of
That’s insane
Trash. That's one of the biggest reasons it keeps flooding in Metro Manila. As you may have seen in the photos featuring G. Araneta Avenue, it's clear that we are far from solving our littering problems here in the Philippines.
Rainy day blues for commuters
We all know that commuting in Metro Manila has been stuck on a default hard setting for decades. The rainy season takes it to nightmare/insane levels.Long queues, horrific traffic jams, and disjointed public transport options are just a few of
by Kara Santos
To curb the rise in leptospirosis cases in the country
To curb the rise in leptospirosis cases and deaths in the country, a new Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) resolution now prohibits both children and adults from "swimming, playing, gallivanting, and/or unnecessary wading or doing any other leisurely activities in floodwaters."
Some brands are offering discounts on parts and labor
Typhoon Carina caused massive destruction last week: displaced families, damaged property, disrupted schedules, and untimely deaths. As affected areas of the country now try to recover from the effects of the storm, several car brands have released public advisories to extend assistance
Unless it’s really an emergency
If there was something the pandemic proved, it was that delivery riders are some of the biggest unsung heroes of our time. Now, they're proving that yet again in the midst of the heavy downpours caused by Typhoon Carina.In a
Spread the word, folks
The heavy downpours caused by Typhoon Carina have left several parts of the country in ruin. People have been stranded around the metro, and a lot of motorists got stuck in the middle of the floods.It's been a tough week
Planning to drive out? Don’t
The rains have been non-stop over the past 24 hours or so due to Typhoon Carina. There have been reports of floods all over the country, not just in Metro Manila.Parts of the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX), for example, are
It pays to be informed
Buckle up, commuters. Expect more rainy rides in the second half of the year. After the scorching hot and dry weather brought about by El Niño the past few months, La Niña is expected to emerge in the second half
by Kara Santos
Especially those who live in flood-prone areas
It was quite a hot summer, wasn't it? It can still get stupidly hot these days, but it has started to cool down a bit over the past few weeks. That, however, poses a new problem: the rainy season.The onset
It should be made illegal here too
There's no shortage of these kinds of drivers on the road, especially when it rains hard. We are, of course talking about those who turn on their hazard lights when the weather becomes a little wetter. We've mentioned it time
A nifty tool even outside of the rainy season
Rain. It's every rider's worst enemy. While light to moderate drizzles can be a joy to ride in, heavy downpours could spell all sorts of trouble for motorists on two wheels.For one, you lose a lot of visibility. It'
Here’s everything you need to know
The emergency road repairs along the length of the EDSA Busway kicked off last night, August 4, at 10pm, and will last until 5am of August 9. The roadwork will address damage dealt by the recent typhoons and monsoon rains.To help
Proceed with utmost caution
Several parts of the country have been troubled by heavy rains over the past few weeks, and earlier today, things have made a turn for the worse. The continuous downpour on the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) has caused severe floods.As of
Here are the affected areas
If your regular route takes you through EDSA, take note that the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will be carrying out emergency roadwork along sections of the thoroughfare from 10pm of Friday, August 4, to 5am of Wednesday, August 9.
Also: Face masks no longer required in public transport
Take note
More details have been released by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) regarding its new undertaking to fine motorcycle riders taking shelter under flyovers and underpasses during a downpour.According to the agency, erring riders will be fined beginning August 1, 2023.
What stressful days for motorists
If you were on the road today, you probably (and still are) experienced carmageddon just like we did. The non-stop rains resulted in gridlock all over Metro Manila. But those in the South especially felt it because of the flooding in
