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Angat Dam water level rises slightly, Bustos Dam discharges waterRamon Efren R. Lazaro CITY OF MALOLOS, Bulacan -- Rain...
06/08/2026

Angat Dam water level rises slightly, Bustos Dam discharges water

Ramon Efren R. Lazaro

CITY OF MALOLOS, Bulacan -- Rains brought by tropical depression Maymay have raised the water level of Angat Dam by almost half a meter yesterday while Bustos Dam discharges minimum volume of water .

Records from the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (PDRRMO) showed that the water elevation of Angat Dam as of 2:00 p.m. yesterday was at 157. 58 meter (M) compared to the previous day's 157.09M.

The water elavation is 49 centimeters or almost half a meter higher compared to Wednesday's record.

Yesterday's Angat Dam's water elevation is 2.42 meters below the 160-M critical level and 22.42 M below the dam's minimum operating level of 180 M and 54.42 meters below its rainy season normal high water level of 212 M.

The PDRRMO also reported that as of 11:00 am yesterday, the water elevation of Bustos Dam was recorded at 15.82 M or just 18 centimeters below its spilling level of 16.00 M and

has raised its Sluice Gate No. 3 by one meter that discharges 10 cubic meter per second of water to its downstream river system.

Angat Dam provides more than 90 percent of Metro Manila's domestic water needs, then for hydro power generation and lastly for irrigation supply to Bulacan and parts of Pampanga's ricelands.

Earlier, the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) reported that the indigenous peoples of Bulacan, Dumagat- Remontado, conducted their third "Rain Dance" on Tuesday (August 4) at the Angat Tailrace in Barangay San Lorenzo, Norzagaray, Bulacan.

It added that the ritual stands as a powerful reminder that we all have a part in safeguarding our environment

Meanwhile, Christian Manalo, National Irrigation Administration (NIA) acting Central Luzon director, clarrified that the rising water elevation of Bustos Dam is coming from the local flow of its upstream river system and not from Angat Dam.

He explained that Bustos Dam did not released its excess water to its main north and south irrigation canals because ricelands on its service are still saturated with rainwater thus the need to discharge its excess water to its downstream river system.

Nasungkit ng koponan ng Bulacan ang ikatlong panalo sa 2026 Senior League Softball World Series.Ramon Efren R. Lazaro , ...
06/08/2026

Nasungkit ng koponan ng Bulacan ang ikatlong panalo sa 2026 Senior League Softball World Series.

Ramon Efren R. Lazaro , Angelo Siapco

LUNGSOD NG MALOLOS – Nagwagi ang Bulacan Dreamers Women’s Softball Team, na kumakatawan sa Pilipinas at sa rehiyon ng Asia-Pacific, sa kanilang ikatlong sunod-sunod na laban sa 2026 Senior League Softball World Series sa Sussex County, Delaware, USA.

Inanunsyo kahapon ng pamahalaang panlalawigan ng Bulacan na tinalo ng women’s softball team na kumakatawan sa bansa ang Northwest Little League ng San Antonio, Texas—ang kampeon ng Southwest Region—sa iskor na 18-1.

Bago iyon, nanalo ang softball team ng Bulacan sa kanilang ikalawang laban sa pamamagitan ng pagtalo sa East America champion na Conneaut Lake Area Little League ng Pennsylvania, USA, sa iskor na 10-0.

Sa kanilang unang panalo, tinalo ng Bulacan Dreamers Women’s Softball Team ang Brazil—na kumakatawan sa Latin America Region—sa iskor na 9-3.

Bago ang pag-alis ng koponan ng softball ng mga Bulakeña patungo sa World Series, Gov. Daniel Fernando “Nakagagalak pong isipin na kasabay ng pamamayagpag ng ating mga ipinagmamalaking atleta tulad nina Alex Eala, EJ Obiena, Carlos Yulo, Manny Pacquiao, at marami pang iba, ay sumasabay dito ang mga batang atleta na nagmula sa dakilang Lalawigan ng Bulacan. Pabaon ko po sa kanila ang aking buong paniniwala na iwawagayway nila ang bandila ng Pilipinas sa buong mundo."

Pampanga vice mayor wants NBI, PAOCC to investigate steel melting facility Ramon Efren R. Lazaro MAGALANG, Pampanga -- T...
06/08/2026

Pampanga vice mayor wants NBI, PAOCC to investigate steel melting facility

Ramon Efren R. Lazaro

MAGALANG, Pampanga -- The vice mayor of this town wants the National Bureau of Investigation and Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission to investigate an alleged illegal steel melting facility operating in this town.

In an interview over the radio program RJ PATROL on DzRJ 810 khz am radio, Magalang Vice Mayor Eller Villanueva Pecson, said residents of Barangay San Ildefonso are complaining regarding the possible environmental health hazard posed by the said facility.

He added that he received pictures and videos on workers on the said establishment are not using safety gears and personal protective equipment

Pecson said several social media posts that he has seen claimed radio active materials are also possibly being used in the said facility.

The said establishment was formerly a piggery farm that was later converted into a shabu laboratory, Pecson said over the radio program.

Magalang, Pampanga Vice Mayor Eller Pecson

Bustos Dam served farmers plant rice crops using "Sahod Ulan" techniqueRamon Efren R. Lazaro BUSTOS DAM -- The lack of i...
04/08/2026

Bustos Dam served farmers plant rice crops using "Sahod Ulan" technique

Ramon Efren R. Lazaro

BUSTOS DAM -- The lack of irrigation water supply coming from Angat Dam does not deter farmers from planting rice crops in the ricelands served by Bustos Dam that is operated by the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) .

Christian Manalo, acting NIA Central Luzon director has confirmed to TUGON Balita that more or less 13,000 hectares of ricelands have now standing rice crops by utilizing the "Sahod Ulan" planting technique.

This number is more or less half of NIA's target irrigated ricelands to be planted this wet cropping season for the service areas of Bustos Dam, Manalo said.

He also explained that the planted rice crops can be augmented with irrigation water supply from Bustos Dam depending on the volume of water coming from the local flow of its upstream river system.

The dam has its spilling level at 16 meters and experiences discharging water to its downstream river system whenever its water elevation reaches the said water elevation.

Currently, Manalo explained that the dam is not releasing irrigation water through its north and south irrigation canals since the ricelands with standing rice crops are still saturated with rainwater.

Police nabs Central Luzon's Top 10 Most Wanted Persons Ramon Efren R. Lazaro CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga -- Police operatives...
04/08/2026

Police nabs Central Luzon's Top 10 Most Wanted Persons

Ramon Efren R. Lazaro

CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga -- Police operatives have arrested the Top 10 Most Wanted Persons (MWPs) in Central Luzon in the first four days of the month of August.

The accomplishments were the second consecutive month that the Regional Police Office of Central Luzon has accounted for all of its regional Top 10 MWPs in less than a week.

The arrested regional Top 10 MWPs are facing charges for statutory r**e, qualified r**e, kidnapping and violations of Republic Act No. 9165 otherwise known as the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

The apprehensions of the said accused were the results of the coordinated efforts of the regional police operating units, supported by intensified intelligence gathering, case monitoring, and close coordination among police units in the region.

Brig. Gen. Jess Mendez, Regional a police Director of Central Luzon said "The arrest of all Top 10 Regional Most Wanted Persons for August within the first four days of the month reflects the sustained commitment, coordination, and operational readiness of our personnel across Central Luzon. It demonstrates our resolve to ensure that individuals facing criminal charges are brought before the courts and that justice is served."

Mendez added "We will continue to strengthen intelligence-driven operations and inter-unit coordination to locate remaining fugitives and reinforce public safety throughout the region."

04/08/2026

GENSAN underpass, Bukas na sa motorista

Natuldukan na ang limang taong pagtitiis ng mga motorista matapos buksan sa publiko ang Gensan Underpass sa Brgy. Mabuhay, General Santos City,
na inaasahang magpapagaan sa mabigat na daloy ng trapiko sa rehiyon ng SOCCSKSARGEN.

“Sangkatutak na traffic ang dinulot nito, hindi matapus-tapos. ‘Yan ang pinaka-ayaw ni Pangulo eh. Kasi ang delay hindi lang sa project eh, perwisyo sa tao ‘yun eh. It’s July 29, bubuksan na natin ’to finally, to traffic,” pahayag ng Kalihim nang pormal na buksan ang nasabing underpass nitong July 29, 2026 kasama si General Santos City Mayor Lorelie Pacquiao. | Angelo Siapco

Video courtesy of DPWH

04/08/2026

Makabagong teknolohiya gagamitin upang mapabilis ang EDSA rehab

Angelo Siapco

Iniutos ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ang paggamit ng makabagong kagamitan at teknolohiya para mapabilis at matiyak na de-kalidad ang patuloy na rehabilitasyon ng EDSA mula Orense sa Makati hanggang Monumento sa Caloocan para sa mas maayos na biyahe ng mga motorista, komyuter at pedestrian.

Sinabi ni Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon, gamit sa pagsasaayos ng EDSA ang computer-guided at assisted paving machine upang matiyak na mabilis, pantay at matibay ang paglalatag ng aspalto kumpara sa dating mano-manong proseso.

"Gumagamit na tayo ng mga teknolohiyang pampabilis para masigurado na maayos talaga 'yung trabaho. Computer-guided na [ang pag-aaspalto] para siguradong pantay. May laser 'yan. Ang kabilin-bilanan ni PBBM, kailangan natutupad natin 'yung pangako natin na bilisan natin pero, at the same time, minimal 'yung aberya," ayon kay Secretary Dizon.

Video courtesy of DPWH

Bulacan softball team goes to Senior League World SeriesRamon Efren R. Lazaro CITY OF MALOLOS, Bulacan-- The Bulacan Dre...
03/08/2026

Bulacan softball team goes to Senior League World Series

Ramon Efren R. Lazaro

CITY OF MALOLOS, Bulacan-- The Bulacan Dreamers Women’s Softball Team is now competing in the Asia-Pacific Region in the 2026 Senior League Softball World Series in Sussex County, Delaware, USA.

The Bulacan softball team is participating in the said world series from August 3 to 9, the provincial government of Bulacan announced.

The Bulakeño team was the champion in the 2026 Senior League Little Asia-Pacific and Middle East Regional Tournament earning a spot to represent the region in the 2026 Senior League Softball World Series, the provincial government of Bulacan announced.

Provincial Administrator Antonia Constantino led the send-off party for the Bulacan softball team.

Naaresto ng pulisya ng Bulacan ang gunman sa isang hot-pursuit operation, tatlong oras matapos nitong barilin at patayin...
03/08/2026

Naaresto ng pulisya ng Bulacan ang gunman sa isang hot-pursuit operation, tatlong oras matapos nitong barilin at patayin ang isang 80-anyos na lalaki.

Angelo Siapco

CAMP ALEJO SANTOS, Bulacan -- Naaresto ng mga operatiba ng pulisya ng Bulacan sa isang hot-pursuit operation ang gunman na bumaril at pumatay sa isang 80-anyos na lalaki sa City of Baliwag kahapon (Agosto 2).

Sa ulat na nakarating kay PCol. Jay Baybayan acting Bulacan provincial director mula kay Lt. Col. Eisbon Llamasares, hepe ng pulisya ng Lungsod ng Baliwag, dakong alas-7:00 ng umaga nang pagbabarilin ng gunman ang biktima sa Purok 2, Barangay Piel, Baliwag City at tumakas sakay ng isang puting Yamaha Mio Gear na motorsiklo.

Agad nagsagawa ng imbestigasyon ang lokal na pulisya at naglunsad ng operasyon para habulin ang gunman.

Makalipas ang tatlong oras, natunton, natukoy, at naaresto ng mga operatiba ng pulisya ang suspek—isang 61-anyos na construction worker na residente ng Barangay San Jose, San Luis, Pampanga.

Nabawi ng mga pulis mula sa suspek ang isang 9mm Smith & Wesson pistol na may nakasalpak na bala, ang puting Yamaha Mio Gear motorcycle na pinaniniwalaang ginamit bilang get-away vehicle, at ang damit na umano'y suot ng suspek noong naganap ang insidente.

Photo credit to Bulacan PPO

Murder suspect of former barangay secretary surrendersRamon Efren R. Lazaro CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga --The suspect in the f...
03/08/2026

Murder suspect of former barangay secretary surrenders

Ramon Efren R. Lazaro

CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga --The suspect in the fatal shooting of a former barangay secretary and teacher in Santa Maria, Bulacan has voluntarily surrendered on Saturday afternoon.

Reports reaching Brig. Gen. Jess Mendez, Central Luzon police director, identified the victim as Stephen "Gelo" Enriquez who was shot early morning of Thursday in the said town has allegedly made an ante-mortem declaration identifying the person he believed to be responsible for the shooting incident.

The suspect, whose identity was temporarily withheld, voluntarily surrendered to personnel of the Santa Maria Municipal Police Station after learning that he was allegedly been identified by the victim before succumbing on the gunshot wounds he received.

Probers acting on the ante-mortem declaration of the victim intensified case build-up, evidence gathering, and documentation, leading to the voluntary surrender of the implicated individual.

Mendez said "This development reflects the commitment of our police personnel to conduct swift, impartial, and evidence-based investigations. We remain resolute in ensuring that justice is served while upholding the rule of law and respecting the rights of all parties involved."

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