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NIA eyes new protocols for Magat dam after record-flooding in Cagayan

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Posted at Jan 28 04:28 PM

The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) on Thursday said it planned to implement new dam protocols for Magat Dam after massive flooding in Cagayan and nearby provinces in the wake of typhoons last year. Read more »

TINGNAN: Ilang mga tulay at kalsada 'di madaan sa Isabela at Cagayan

Harris Julio, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 22 03:31 PM

Hindi madaanan Biyernes ng umaga ang ilang tulay at kalsada sa mga lalawigan ng Isabela at Cagayan matapos na umapaw ang mga ilog.   Read more »

Binahang mga residente ng Cagayan inaasahang makauuwi na— gobernador

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Posted at Dec 23 10:37 AM

Inaasahan ng lokal na pamahalaan ng Cagayan na makakauwi na sa kani-kanilang mga mga bahay ang mga residenteng lumikas sa pagbahang dulot ng mga pag-ulan.   Read more »

Magat Dam releases water; North Luzon residents warned of flooding

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Updated as of Nov 28 06:30 PM

The operators of Magat Dam on Saturday warned residents near Magat River and those residing in northern Luzon of the possible flooding, as the dam released water to prevent overspilling. Read more »

Magat Dam operation manual 'blind' to possible flooding downstream - Legarda

Trishia Billones, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 26 04:42 PM

The operation manual of the Magat Dam is "blind" to possible flooding downstream as its managers prioritize its safekeeping, Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda said Thursday. Read more »

Philippines to test 3,500 Tuguegarao typhoon evacuees for coronavirus

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Updated as of Nov 24 10:22 AM

The Department of Health will test evacuees in Tuguegarao City for coronavirus, its mayor said Tuesday in the aftermath of Typhoon Ulysses as the pandemic persisted.   Read more »

LOOK: 'Swan boats' sent to flooded Cagayan to transport residents

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Updated as of Nov 20 09:37 PM

Baguio's swan boats bring help, solace to the survivors of massive flooding in Cagayan province.  Read more »

Marcos, Pangilinan eye probe on 'man-made' disasters

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 18 09:27 PM

Some senators on Wednesday pushed to investigate "man-made" calamities in recent weeks, saying many could have been saved from floods had a better system been put in place. Read more »

Dam operator showed 'lack of anticipation' in Cagayan flooding: analyst

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Posted at Nov 18 11:12 AM

There was a "lack of anticipation" on the part of Magat Dam operators that resulted in historic flooding in Cagayan, the head of a University of the Philippines think tank said Wednesday. Read more »

Cagayan 'prepared' despite underspent disaster funds, governor tells COA

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Updated as of Nov 18 09:06 AM

Cagayan was "prepared" for Typhoon Ulysses' floods despite not having spent its calamity funds as flagged by the Commission on Audit, its governor said Wednesday. Read more »

SN Aboitiz clarifies it operates Magat Hydro Plant, not Magat Dam

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Posted at Nov 17 07:19 PM

Renewable energy firm SN Aboitiz Power (SNAP) clarified on Tuesday that it operates the Magat Hydroelectric Power Plant, and not the Magat Dam which is run by the National Irrigation Administration (NIA). Read more »

Flood modeling, community development paraan para makaiwas sa baha: disaster response expert

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Posted at Nov 17 05:47 PM

Hindi maiiwasan ang pagbaha sa Cagayan lalo na’t may malaking ilog doon. Naranasan nga ito noong nakaraang linggo, nang umapaw ang ilog matapos ang sunod-sunod na bagyo.    Read more »

Relief efforts continue in Lal-lo as some houses still submerged in water- mayor

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Posted at Nov 17 12:11 PM

MANILA - The municipality of Lal-lo in flood-stricken Cagayan province has continued relief efforts to reach residents affected by unprecedented flooding on Friday.  Read more »

Cagayan residents want to pursue charges vs Magat Dam operators: gov

Gillan Ropero, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 17 11:43 AM

Residents of Cagayan province want to pursue the filing of charges against operators of Magat Dam, governor Manuel Mamba said Tuesday. Read more »

'Three stories high ang baha': Alcala town needs food, water, hygiene kits

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Updated as of Nov 17 10:14 AM

Residents of Alcala, Cagayan need food, clean water, and hygiene kits after historic flooding that reached more than 15 meters submerged majority of the town, its mayor said Tuesday Read more »

VP Robredo seeks probe into deadly historic flooding in Cagayan

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Posted at Nov 16 09:51 AM

Vice President Leni Robredo said Monday authorities should look into the historic deadly flooding in Cagayan as she urged regions to "disaster-proof" their areas. Read more »

Good Samaritans distribute relief goods in Cagayan

Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 16 08:49 AM

Residents in Barangay Linao East, Tuguegarao, Cagayan receive relief goods from Good Samaritans on Sunday as floodwater subsided in the area. Read more »

Mayor who celebrated birthday during Ulysses says he returned 'in time' for rescue ops

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Posted at Nov 16 08:38 AM

Tuguegarao Mayor Jefferson Soriano said Monday he reached his city just in time for rescue operations after the worst flooding in 4 decades submerged the area due to Typhoon Ulysses. Read more »

Gov't coordinated Cagayan rescue early Saturday, Palace says

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Posted at Nov 15 04:46 PM

Government coordinated rescue for Cagayan residents early Saturday, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque claimed Sunday. Read more »

Duterte vows to 'return normalcy' to submerged Cagayan

Gillan Ropero, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 15 04:13 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte said Sunday government would provide food and water to the people of Cagayan amid the heavy flooding in the province as his Cabinet members proposed tree planting and dredging. Read more »