Ched Rick Gatchalian

Waist-deep floods inundated a stretch of N.S. Amoranto Street in Quezon City on July 21, 2025. PAGASA is currently monitoring two Low Pressure Areas affecting the country—one located 1,120 km east of Southeastern Luzon and another 405 km east of Calayan, Cagayan.


The enhanced southwest monsoon is expected to bring moderate to heavy, at times intense, rains over Metro Manila, CALABARZON, Zambales, Bataan, Pampanga, Bulacan, and Occidental Mindoro.


Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News

Waist-deep floods inundated a stretch of N.S. Amoranto Street in Quezon City on July 21, 2025. PAGASA is currently monitoring two Low Pressure Areas affecting the country—one located 1,120 km east of Southeastern Luzon and another 405 km east of Calayan, Cagayan.

The enhanced southwest monsoon is expected to bring moderate to heavy, at times intense, rains over Metro Manila, CALABARZON, Zambales, Bataan, Pampanga, Bulacan, and Occidental Mindoro.

Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News

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PNP-HPG boosts visibility in flood-hit roads; urges public to call 911 if stranded

Michael Delizo

ABS-CBN News

<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/175325187686220250723070716_c835bc16d470e7b362d93fa79fc6cf3e0fd10d0e1cc6fcece9a4fe15eaa2ff20.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Waist-deep floods inundated a stretch of N.S. Amoranto Street in Quezon City on July 21, 2025. PAGASA is currently monitoring two Low Pressure Areas affecting the country—one located 1,120 km east of Southeastern Luzon and another 405 km east of Calayan, Cagayan. <em>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</em></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align:left"><br/></div><p style="text-align:left">MANILA – The Philippine National Police-Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) on Wednesday said it has deployed at least 84 personnel across Metro Manila to assist motorists amid the ongoing inclement weather, particularly in flooded areas where traffic signs are often obscured.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/7/22/philippines-flooding-displaces-thousands-two-missing-1103">Philippines flooding displaces thousands, two missing</a></div><p>PNP-HPG spokesperson Lt. Nadame Malang said district highway patrol teams were ordered to coordinate with local police units and actively support disaster response efforts. The teams also remain on standby for clearing operations.</p><p>Motorcycles and mobile patrol cars have also been deployed to ensure faster response to emergencies.</p><p>Malang also reminded motorists who may experience vehicle breakdowns to call 911 for immediate assistance.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/7/23/tens-of-thousands-still-in-evacuation-centers-due-to-flooding-0957">Tens of thousands still in evacuation centers due to flooding</a></div><p>“Sinisiguro din naman po ng inyong PNP-HPG na talagang walang maitalang insidente habang may bagyong nananalasa sa ating bansa,” Malang said.</p><p>At least one PNP-HPG personnel suffered a heart attack while on duty over the weekend, according to Malang. The agency shouldered the officer’s hospital expenses and provided full medical assistance.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/weather-traffic/2025/7/22/mmda-eases-ncap-implementation-as-metro-manila-grapples-with-habagat-1444">MMDA eases NCAP implementation as Metro Manila grapples with habagat</a></div><p>Meanwhile, Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) chairman Romando Artes earlier clarified that while the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP) is still officially in effect, most violations captured during bad weather are manually reviewed and typically invalidated, especially in flooded areas where traffic signs are not visible.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO</strong></div><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wQ7dgJoTtgU?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>The PNP-HPG reminded motorists who may experience vehicle breakdowns to call 911 for immediate assistance. </p>

The PNP-HPG reminded motorists who may experience vehicle breakdowns to call 911 for immediate assistance.