One person was killed in Catanduanes due to Super Typhoon “Uwan,” the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) reported on Sunday evening, Nov. 9. OCD Asst. Sec. Bernardo Rafaelito Alejandro IV said the lone fatality was recorded in Viga, Catanduanes and the victim was swept away by a flashflood....
(UPDATED) Super Typhoon “Uwan” began battering parts of Bicol as authorities confirmed that nearly one million individuals have been preemptively evacuated across 10 regions on Sunday, Nov. 9, to avoid the cyclone’s destructive winds and torrential rains. The National Disaster Risk Reduction...
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay –Thousands of families in Bicol have evacuated to safer grounds as typhoon “Uwan” (international name “Fung-Wong”) approached the region Saturday. The Office of Civil Defense (OCD)-Bicol said 14,773 families or 60,902 individuals have sought shelter in evacuation...
As Typhoon Uwan threatens to bring heavy rains over parts of Luzon, the Department of Health (DOH) Bicol has prepositioned nearly P8 million worth of medicines, medical equipment, and emergency supplies across the region to ensure immediate health response. “Bukod sa pagtama ng bagyong Uwan sa...
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – The Bicol region is preparing for tropical cyclone “Uwan.” Mayor Hisham Ismail here issued an executive order cancelling classes on Friday until further notice to safeguard the welfare of students, teachers, and school staff and give ample time for those traveling from...
LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Bicol (DSWD-5) is ready for the onslaught of typhoon ‘’Tino’’ (international name ‘’Kalmaegi’’) in the region, preparing a total of 212,320 family food packs (FFPs) and 20,353 non-food items (NFIs) worth P184.09...
LEGAZPI CITY – As families hustle to clean tombs, arrange vibrant flowers, and prepare for solemn visits to their departed loved ones, a dedicated team from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Bicol (BFAR-5) gathered to pay homage to the marine mammals that have tragically met their...
LEGAZPI CITY – At least 3,000 passengers were stranded in various ports across the Bicol region due to tropical storm ‘’Ramil’’ (international name ‘’Fengshen’’), the Philippine Coast Guard in Bicol (PCG-5) said on Saturday. In an interview, PCG-5 Commander Commodore Ivan Roldan...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Monday, October 13, that the easterlies—warm winds from the Pacific Ocean—will continue to affect the eastern sections of Luzon and the Visayas, bringing cloudy skies and scattered rains to several...
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – The Bicol University (BU) announced the suspension of work and the shift to asynchronous classes effective 12 noon Wednesday, Oct. 8, in its East, West, and Daraga campuses following bomb threats received by the institution. In a memorandum signed by BU President Baby Boy...
LEGAZPI CITY – Masbate 's neighboring provinces of Camarines Sur, Albay, and Sorsogon have sent aid to the province severely damaged by severe tropical storm ‘’Opong’’ (international name ‘’Bualoi’’). Camarines Sur dispatched a mobile command center to serve as a hub for...
LEGAZPI CITY – Various national and local government agencies have started providing assistance to the Bicol region, particularly in Masbate province, where tropical cyclone ‘’Opong’’ made landfall twice on Friday. In an interview, Masbate Gov. Richard Kho thanked President Ferdinand R....
