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10/08/2026

10/08/2026

Scheduled power interruption affecting parts of Pampanga on Sunday, 16 August 2026.

Time: 3:00AM - 7:00AM
Affected: PELCO III ( PELCO III ) (Pao, Apalit, Macabebe & Masantol Substations)

Reasons: To facilitate dismantling activities along the Marilao-Hermosa 230kV Line as part of the transmission line relocation and modification works affected by the proposed DPWH NLEX Sto. Tomas Exit Project along Mexico-Calumpit 69kV Line.

Specific areas are determined by the electric cooperative. NGCP will exert all efforts to restore power earlier or as scheduled.

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10/08/2026

Flooding Hits 30 Barangays in Bataan as Rains Persist

BATAAN, Philippines — Flooding has affected 30 barangays in three municipalities in Bataan province as persistent rains continue to affect parts of Central Luzon, the provincial disaster office said in its latest report on Monday.

The Bataan Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) said 48 barangays had been affected by the weather conditions as of 6 a.m. on Aug. 10. Flooding was reported in parts of Hermosa, Orion and Dinalupihan.

The report said 309 families, or 1,017 people, were affected, with 32 evacuation centers still operating. A separate tally showed 1,473 individuals from 496 families staying outside evacuation centers.

The PDRRMO also reported 16 damaged houses, while Dinalupihan recorded damage to agricultural areas estimated at 1.54 million pesos ($27,000).

No new casualties were reported as of 6 a.m. on Monday, although the province had earlier recorded casualties during the period covered by the disaster monitoring report.

Authorities continue to monitor flooded and affected communities and maintain disaster response operations as rains persist, with local disaster teams assisting residents and assessing further damage. | via Mhike Cigaral DZXL News

📸 PDRRMO Bataan, contributed photos

09/08/2026

PUBLIC SERVICE ADVISORY:

To our customers and nearby residents affected by the Southwest Monsoon, our mall can provide you shelter. ​
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Free WiFi, charging stations and a help desk are ready to serve everyone.

Overnight Parking Charges are waived in SM City Olongapo Downtown and SM City Olongapo Central

09/08/2026

3 SUSPECTS ARRESTED IN BALANGA ROBBERY AFTER HOT PURSUIT TO BAGUIO

BALANGA CITY, Bataan — Three robbery suspects were arrested following a hot pursuit operation that reached Bakakeng Central, Baguio City, Benguet, at around 2:30 a.m. on Aug. 9, 2026, the Bataan Police Provincial Office said. The operation stemmed from a robbery reported to the Balanga City Police Station on Aug. 8.

Police teams from Bataan, Central Luzon and the Cordillera region coordinated in the follow-up investigation, leading to the arrest of the three suspects and the recovery of stolen items and the alleged getaway vehicle. The suspects and recovered items were placed under the custody of the Balanga City Police Station for documentation, while the vehicle was impounded by the Regional Highway Patrol Unit-Cordillera.

Bataan police provincial director PCOL Marites A. Salvadora said the arrests underscore the police force's commitment to pursuing criminals and ensuring that they face justice. A robbery complaint is being prepared for filing against the suspects, as the Bataan PNP vowed to sustain coordinated operations in line with its mandate to serve and protect the public.
| via Mhike Cigaral, DZXL News

📸 Bataan PNP

09/08/2026

PUBLIC SERVICE ADVISORY:

To our customers and nearby residents affected by the Southwest Monsoon, our mall can provide you shelter. ​
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Free WiFi, charging stations and a help desk are ready to serve everyone.

Overnight Parking Charges are waived in SM City Pampanga.

09/08/2026

The Department of Health Central Luzon Center for Health Development will be CLOSED tomorrow, August 10, 2026, due to the continuous rainfall and flooding in several areas in the Province of Pampanga brought by the Southwest Monsoon.
(Executive Order No. 13 - 2026 - LGP of the Office of the Governor of Pampanga dated August 9, 2026)

Clients with confirmed appointment tomorrow will be accommodated during the office hours once office resumed.

For any disaster related concerns, you may contact our 24/7 CLCHD OpCen Hotlines:
0919 089 4231 or 0917 808 2944

09/08/2026

Class and Work Suspension Advisory 📣