National Capital Region · Philippines
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 — Monday, August 24, 2026
24 reports · 17 cities
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The week in one paragraph
Metro Manila experienced a busy week as Recto insisted there is No garbage crisis in Metro Manila🌐, though a large pile of garbage remains scattered across Baseco Compound in Tondo, Manila🌐. Amidst these concerns, Manila Mayor Isko Moreno and Vice Mayor Chi Atienza attended a groundbreaking ceremony🌐. Internationally, Grenada opens Honorary Consulate in Manila🌐 while the Philippines stakes claim as Latin America’s gateway to Asean🌐. Meanwhile, the Armed Forces of the Philippines rejected claims regarding the BRP Sierra Madre at Ayungin Shoal🌐. Weather warnings persisted as Typhoon Saudel forecast to become super typhoon, to enter PAR Monday🌐. Finally, the MMDA reported a contractor faces fine over heavy Sunday traffic on EDSA🌐 as infrastructure and health challenges like a Leptospirosis spike in Quezon City🌐 continued.
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority plans to fine a road contractor for causing significant traffic congestion on EDSA over the weekend.
ABS-CBN · Today
Cleanup operations are underway in Manila's Baseco Compound following reports of large piles of uncollected garbage.
facebook.com · Today
Tropical Depression Gaenari remains outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility, while another tropical depression is currently being monitored.
facebook.com · Today
Typhoon Saudel is forecast to intensify into a super typhoon before entering the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Monday.
Inquirer.net · Today
Demand for office space in Quezon City remains low despite a surplus of government-approved ecozone properties.
BusinessWorld Online · Today
Grenada has established a formal diplomatic presence in the Philippines to strengthen bilateral ties.
Manila Bulletin · Today
The Philippines is positioning itself as a primary gateway for Latin American business expansion into the ASEAN region.
South China Morning Post · Today
Classes were suspended across various areas on Monday, August 24, 2026, due to adverse weather conditions.
Rappler · Today
Meteorologists continue to track Tropical Depression Gaenari outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility alongside a second, separate tropical depression.
facebook.com · Today
The southwest monsoon, or habagat, is expected to bring rainfall to parts of Northern and Central Luzon on Monday.
Inquirer.net · Today
Financial experts have raised concerns over the Philippines' economic standing due to a widening balance of payments deficit and decreasing foreign reserves.
BusinessWorld Online · Today
American business groups are urging the Philippine government to accelerate policy reforms to improve the local investment climate.
Manila Bulletin · Today
The Presidential Palace has ordered local government units to intensify efforts to clear trash from public streets and waterways.
Inquirer.net · Today
The Armed Forces of the Philippines rejected claims by the Chinese embassy that Manila promised to remove the BRP Sierra Madre from Ayungin Shoal.
facebook.com · Today
Wholesale retail chain Makro has expanded its operations with the opening of new branches in four Ayala-developed estates.
Inquirer.net · Today
Manila city officials attended the groundbreaking for a local dialysis center as part of ongoing healthcare infrastructure upgrades.
facebook.com · Today
Government officials have dismissed claims of a garbage crisis, attributing the city's waste issues to improper disposal practices by the public.
Philstar.com · Today
UNIQLO Philippines has unveiled a sustainable art installation to commemorate historical ties between the Philippines and Japan.
Manila Bulletin · Today
Grenada has officially opened an honorary consulate in Manila to facilitate diplomatic and consular relations.
Philstar.com · Today
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines has issued red and yellow alerts for the power grid in the Visayas region.
The Manila Times · Today
A non-profit foundation has launched the Philippines' first floating clinic dedicated to providing family planning services to coastal communities.
Manila Bulletin · Today
Weather officials continue to monitor Tropical Depression Gaenari's movement while it remains outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility.
facebook.com · Yesterday
Water utility providers have announced scheduled service interruptions for portions of Metro Manila and Cavite from August 24 to 27.
Inquirer.net · Yesterday
Health authorities have reported an increase in cases of leptospirosis, a bacterial disease often spread through contaminated floodwater, in Quezon City.
Outbreak News Today · 2 days ago