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The arrest of former House Speaker Martin Romualdez on plunder charges tied to flood control projects dominates the news as the southwest monsoon continues to cause flooding across Luzon. The day's coverage also includes the Manila leptospirosis epidemic declaration, infrastructure responses, and property sector developments.
On Sept. 7, 2026, the Philippines faced severe flooding from the southwest monsoon, prompting class suspensions and a House inquiry into NLEX flooding. The Sandiganbayan ordered the arrest of former Speaker Romualdez over a P7.4-billion plunder case, while Manila declared a leptospirosis epidemic.
The Philippines reels from severe monsoon flooding that paralyzed Metro Manila and the North Luzon Expressway, prompting President Marcos to announce a P351 billion flood control master plan. The LTFRB orders expressway operators to improve coordination, while a former public works chief pleads not guilty in a flood control graft case.
Severe southwest monsoon rains have caused widespread flooding across Central Luzon and Metro Manila, with damage nearing P4 billion and over four million people affected. The flooding has triggered public anger over government response and infrastructure, while businesses and government agencies respond to the crisis.
San Miguel Corp. defends its Bulacan airport project against flood blame, while COA submits 50 fraud audit reports on flood control projects to the Ombudsman. DepEd leads nationwide school safety drills, and South Cotabato prepares for a possible El Niño.
The September 2 conversation centered on flooding across Central Luzon, with President Marcos admitting a decades-old flood control master plan is only now being implemented. Meanwhile, the peso fell to a record low of P62.565 against the dollar, and several property and infrastructure developments advanced.
The September 1 conversation was dominated by flooding narratives, from a viral Olongapo exchange to a wedding in hip-deep water, while SM Supermalls reported record revenues and occupancy. Government responses, including a Senate defunding of new flood projects and a Palace sensitivity appeal, drew public skepticism.
Severe southwest monsoon flooding across Luzon strands motorists and submerges hundreds of barangays, while senators allege ₱3.7 billion in wasted flood-control funds tied to Laguna Lake reclamation. The day's conversation blends immediate disaster response with demands for infrastructure accountability.
The southwest monsoon's flooding across Luzon and the DPWH's cease-and-desist orders on Taguig reclamation projects dominated the day's conversation, drawing heavy public engagement and extensive news coverage.
A resident's account of a tenth flood in August drew over 1,800 emotional reactions, dominating the day's conversation. Flooding in Olongapo and Manila, a fishkill in Laguna Lake, and a water supply appeal in Bulacan all pointed to infrastructure failures.
Severe flooding in Central Luzon and Zambales, captured in viral videos, coincided with the Ombudsman filing graft charges over a P77.2-million ghost flood control project in Bulacan. The day's conversation linked physical disaster to systemic corruption, with additional scrutiny on illegal reclamation titles in Laguna Lake.
Maynilad's board approved a P15-billion joint venture for New Clark City water services, while Ayala Land and DMCI Homes announced new residential projects. San Jose del Monte's water output rose 10.5% after its crisis.
