MMDA Public Safety Division

07/09/2026

🔔 Research shows that HOW a disaster warning is phrased directly affects whether people act – and how quickly.

An effective warning message should always include these five essentials:
1️⃣ Source – Who is issuing the warning
2️⃣ Hazard & impacts – What the threat is and how it affects people
3️⃣ Location – The area at risk
4️⃣ Guidance – Clear actions to take
5️⃣ Time – When to act, or when the message expires

Getting these right can save lives by reducing hesitation and driving protective action.

02/09/2026

🌧️ SCIENCE SUNDAY TRIVIA:

Retention Pond vs. Detention Pond—unsa’y kalainan?

Both help manage stormwater and reduce flooding, but they work differently:

💧 Retention Pond — permanently holds water.
It stores runoff, allows sediments to settle, and can also support vegetation and wildlife.

⏳ Detention Pond — temporarily holds rainwater during heavy rainfall, then slowly releases it to drainage systems or waterways.

In simple terms:
Retention = keeps water
Detention = delays water

These are examples of how engineering and science can help communities better manage intense rainfall and reduce flood risk.

01/09/2026

01/09/2026

Understanding El Niño starts with building resilience.

As our climate continues to change, being informed is one of the best ways to prepare. El Niño is a natural climate phenomenon that can bring prolonged dry spells, water shortages, and extreme heat, affecting our communities, agriculture, and daily lives.

Stay informed. Conserve water. Be prepared. Together, we can reduce risks and build a more resilient future.



Source: https://www.noaa.gov/understanding-el-nino

24/08/2026

11/08/2026

11/08/2026

Rainfall Advisory No. 14
Weather System: Southwest Monsoon (Habagat)
Issued at: 2:00 PM, 11 August 2026(Tuesday)

Light to moderate with occasional heavy rains are expected over Zambales, Tarlac(San Clemente, Mayantoc, San Jose, Capas, Bamban, Camiling, Santa Ignacia, Concepcion) and Nueva Ecija(Cabiao, San Isidro, Gapan, General Tinio, San Antonio, Jaen, San Leonardo, Penaranda).

Light to moderate with occasional heavy rains affecting Bulacan, Rizal, Bataan, Metro Manila(Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela, Quezon City, Pasig, San Juan, Marikina, Manila), Laguna(Lumban, Kalayaan, Paete, Pakil, Pangil, Siniloan, Mabitac, Santa Maria, Famy, San Pedro, Binan, Cabuyao, Santa Rosa, Calamba, Los Banos, Cavinti, Luisiana), Pampanga(Floridablanca, Lubao, Masantol, Guagua, Macabebe, Sasmuan, Minalin, Apalit, Candaba, San Simon, San Luis, Santo Tomas, Angeles, Porac, Bacolor, Santa Rita, San Fernando, Mexico, Santa Ana, Arayat), Cavite(Ternate, Naic, Trece Martires, Maragondon, Tanza, General Trias, Dasmarinas, Gen. Mariano Alvarez, Magallanes, Amadeo, Alfonso, General Emilio Aguinaldo, Indang, Mendez, Silang, Tagaytay, Carmona), Batangas(Talisay, Tanauan, Santo Tomas) and Quezon(Tayabas, Mauban, Sampaloc, Lucban) and may affect nearby areas.

The public and the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Offices concerned are advised to MONITOR the weather condition and watch for the next warning to be issued at 5:00 PM today.

For more information and queries, please call telephone numbers 8927-1335 and 8927-2877 or log on to www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph.