Several areas in Cebu City experienced waist-deep flooding following heavy rains on Wednesday, a report said on Friday.
Motorists navigated floodwaters that reached waist level along Jakosalem Street. Motorcycle riders were seen pushing their vehicles through what had become a river-like road.
It took some time for the floodwaters to recede on Osmeña Boulevard due to garbage clogging the drainage system. Volunteers worked together to clear the debris and help restore the flow of water.
In General Santos City on Thursday, a tricycle driver safely crossed a swollen river. Flooding was also reported in several parts of Zamboanga City due to bad weather.
The state weather bureau officially declared the start of the rainy season on Thursday.
Jakosalem Street
Jakosalem Street is a historic road located in Cebu City, Philippines, named after former Philippine President and Cebu Governor, Don Sergio Osmeña’s uncle, Don Mariano Jakosalem, who also served as a governor of Cebu. The street is known for its well-preserved pre-war and American-era architecture, reflecting the city’s colonial past and commercial heritage. Today, it remains a bustling area, blending historical significance with modern urban life.
Osmeña Boulevard
Osmeña Boulevard is a major thoroughfare in Cebu City, Philippines, named after former Philippine President Sergio Osmeña, who hailed from Cebu. Historically, it was known as Jones Avenue during the American colonial period and has long served as a central artery for commerce and transportation, connecting key landmarks such as the Cebu Provincial Capitol and Fuente Osmeña Circle. Today, it remains a bustling hub of urban activity, lined with commercial establishments, government offices, and historical sites.
