You plan to move to the Philippines? Wollen Sie auf den Philippinen leben?

There are REALLY TONS of websites telling us how, why, maybe why not and when you'll be able to move to the Philippines. I only love to tell and explain some things "between the lines". Enjoy reading, be informed, have fun and be entertained too!

Ja, es gibt tonnenweise Webseiten, die Ihnen sagen wie, warum, vielleicht warum nicht und wann Sie am besten auf die Philippinen auswandern könnten. Ich möchte Ihnen in Zukunft "zwischen den Zeilen" einige zusätzlichen Dinge berichten und erzählen. Viel Spass beim Lesen und Gute Unterhaltung!


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Thursday, January 12, 2023

2,000 evacuate as strong rains batter Zamboanga City

by Manila Bulletin 

ONLY the rooftop of a house in Barangay Tumaga in Zamboanga City can be seen after rising water level from a river caused severe flooding in the area. (Photo via Liza Jocson)

ZAMBOANGA CITY – More than 2,000 residents were forced to evacuate to safer grounds as strong rains battered this city on Wednesday, Jan. 11.

PAGASA hoisted a Yellow Warning Alert as strong rains brought about by a low-pressure area led to rising water levels in rivers and flooding in city streets.

The State weather bureau raised the alert status to orange due to incessant rains in the early afternoon.

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As of 12 noon, 2,540 individuals from 13 barangays have evacuated to evacuation centers or makeshift areas. The number is expected to rise as more people flee.

Assessment is still being conducted by the City Social Welfare and Development Office.

Mayor John Dalipe has ordered the City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (CDRRMO) and barangay disaster teams to respond to emergency situations.

As of 10 a.m., water level at the Pasonanca diversionary dam has reached the critical level of 77.6 meters. Normal level is at 74.20 meters.

Several infrastructure projects were affected by the severe weather condition.

Barangay officials in Labuan have temporarily closed the Labuan Bridge due to structural damage caused by heavy rains and floods. The bridge is passable to motorists but is closed to heavy vehicles. 

A portion of the road in Barangay Capisan collapsed due to strong rains.

The Zamboanga City Electric Cooperative (Zamcelco) switched off power in more than 100 areas as it responds to places with severe flooding.