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The Department of Environmental and Natural Resources - National Capital Region (DENR-NCR) has conducted a site visitation in Valenzuela City.
According to the agency, the activity aims to examine the condition and progress of the National Greening Program (NGP) sites in the city. During the visitation, they personally checked the status of plantations in different areas:
Additionally, the DENR-NCR reported the 94.33% survival rate of the NGP sites.
“Ang mataas na survival rate na ito ay bunga ng maayos na koordinasyon sa pagitan ng DENR–NCR at ng mga lokal na katuwang, na nagsisiguro na ang bawat NGP site ay hindi lamang natataniman kundi tunay na napapangalagaan,” according to their online-issued statement
[“This high survival rate is the result of the organized coordination between the DENR-NCR and local partners, ensuring that each NGP site is not only planted but maintained.”]
Government agencies and Navotas Local Government Unit (LGU) met earlier to discuss the progress of firefighting operations at Navotas Sanitary Landfill.
The fire incident on the landfill began on April 10, 2026.
Agencies included in the meeting are: Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), Department of Natural Resources (DENR), Office of the Civil Defense (OCD), and other concerned agencies.
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is also included in the meeting, and based on the previous reports, they are assisting the government to quickly extinguish the fire.
During the meeting, Navotas Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (NRDDMO) Chief Vonne Villanueva mentioned that the actual accomplishment at the site reached 79.6%.
“May 1, nasa 47.98%; May 2, 52.74%; May 5, ito po estimate, 72 to 80%; Pero naglabas na po kanina ng official, nasa 79.6 % na po tayo sa site. Okay, so may basis na tayo, 79.6% po ng actual accomplishment ng site,” he said
[“On May 1, it was 47.98%; May 2, 52.74%; On May 5, the estimate is 72 to 80%; But the official has been released, we are around 79.6% on the site. Okay, so we now have the basis, 79.6% actual accomplishment at the site.”]
Regarding the air quality, Villanueva mentioned that it is currently good and fair.
“Ito ho ay technical report from EMB-DENR, which they can confirm, andito naman sila, ang quality of air po ay good and fair na. Meaning
from what it was, we are now almost done. Maganda na ang quality of air sa palibot at labas ng Navotas pati po sa NCR,” he added
[“This is a technical report from EMB-DENR, which they can confirm since they are here, the quality of air is now good and fair. Meaning from what it was, we are now almost done. The air quality in the surrounding areas, outside Navotas and across NCR has improved.”]
With reports from Asher Cadapan Jr.
The Sangguniang Panlalawigan ng Albay approves the declaration of the 8 areas under the state of calamity.
These areas include:
From the previous report of UNTV correspondent Ryan Salatandol, the state of calamity allows the utilization of government funds for quick response for affected communities amid the volcanic unrest. The price freeze on necessities such as rice, canned goods, sugar, and medicines will be implemented.
Recently, the Guinobatan Local Government Unit (LGU) distributed food, water, and medicines. It also provides a response to assist affected farmers. The Office of Civil Defense Region 5 previously distributed hygiene kits and essential goods.
With reports from Ryan Salatandol
The Department of Health (DOH) highly recommends N95 or KN95 face masks to prevent the respiratory health risks brought by the ashfall.
In an interview, DOH Usec Albert Domingo said that an ashfall is a fine particulate matter.
“Ang ating mga ashfall kasi is mga fine particulate matter. Mga maliliit na alikabok. Para pong yan yung pinag-uusapan natin yung sa landfill. Ganon din po yun, yung particulate matter 2.5,” he said
To protect our lungs against the possible health risks, he said that the recommended type of face mask to use is the n95 or the kn95.
“Ayaw nating makapasok yan sa ating baga at ang paraan po para maiwasan dyan is gumamit tayo ng ating mga facemask. Kaya nga sinasabi namin lagi na the best yung n95 o kaya kn95,” he added
According to the health department, the N95 or KN95 is capable of filtering the small particles that may be dangerous for respiratory health.
For those who don’t have that type of mask, the DOH suggests two alternatives. Individuals may use either a wet handkerchief to cover the nose and mouth or a double layer of surgical face mask.
In a Facebook post, the agency also releases safety tips against the health risks of ashfall.
With reports from Mia Alonzo
Several areas in the Philippines may experience extreme caution to danger level heat index on May 6, 2026, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
The agency has released a list of areas that may be affected by the intense heat.
The following provinces may experience a 44°C heat index:
A heat temperature of 43°C will be felt in:
While 42°C is expected in the following areas:
In Metro Manila, some areas may experience an extreme caution heat index:
According to PAGASA, the exposure under extreme caution (34°C to 41°C) or danger level (42°C to 51°C) may be prone to heat cramps or heat exhaustion. If not addressed immediately, it may lead to heat stroke.
