The Philippines will borrow $67.34 million (over P3.9 billion) from the World Bank to modernize Filipino civil servants. An Oct. 25 document disclosed that the Washington-based multilateral lender's board is expected to green-light its investment project financing for the Philippines Civil...
A resident clears his house of mud following heavy rains brought by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine in Kawit, Cavite on October 25, 2024. (Photo by Mark Balmores / MANILA BULLETIN) The reported death toll due to Severe Tropical Storm “Kristine” further increased to 90 while the combined damage...
A Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) C-130 transport aircraft arrives at the Villamor Air Base in Pasay City on Oct. 26, 2024 to assist in the transportation of relief supplies to areas struck by Severe Tropical Storm "Kristine". The Singaporean contingent was welcomed by DND Sec. Gilberto...
Severe Tropical Storm Kristine has caused hundreds of millions worth of damages to the country’s agricultural sector and infrastructure, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said on Saturday, Oct. 26, adding that millions more worth of damages are expected in the coming days. Administrator...
Residents of Vista Verde Executive Village in Cainta, Rizal use boats while some wade through floodwaters brought by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine on October 25, 2024. (Photo: Santi San Juan) Severe Tropical Storm “Kristine” left a trail of destruction as it exited the Philippine Area of...
DND Sec. Gilberto Teodoro Jr. (File photo) The national government is finding ways to address the water and fuel shortage in Camarines Sur in the wake of the devastation caused by Severe Tropical Storm “Kristine”. During a situation briefing led by President Marcos Jr. in Malacanang on Friday,...
The government is prepared to mobilize resources and deploy more reinforcement teams to assist in the operations in the Bicol Region following the severe flooding caused by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said. OCD spokesperson Director Edgar Posadas (RTVM...
Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Director I Agnes Palacio gives updates on the impact of Tropical Storm "Kristine" during a situational briefing at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City on Oct. 23, 2024. (Photo: RTVM livestream) Tropical Storm “Kristine” lashed Bicol Region (Region 5), causing massive...
Office of Civil Defense (OCD) spokesperson Director Edgar Posadas (Courtesy of The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has activated the highest level of emergency preparedness in seven regions in anticipation of the potential impact of Tropical Storm “Kristine”. In a virtual press conference...
Residents of Baseco Compound in Tondo, Manila wade through floodwaters caused by heavy rains brought by Typhoon Enteng on Sept. 2, 2024. (Photo by Arnold Quizol/MANILA BULLETIN) The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) urged the public on Monday, Oct. 21, to take early precautions amid the possible...
Pedestrians use their umbrellas to shield themselves from the heavy rainfall brought by tropical storm "Enteng" along EDSA in Quezon City, September 2, 2024. (File photo) The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) advised residents in Cagayan Valley (Region 2) on Sunday, Oct. 20, to prepare for the...
Marciano Octavio Garcia Da Silva, resident ambassador-designate of East Timor to the Philippines, appeals to officials of the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) to help his country in enhancing their disaster risk reduction and management capabilities during a meeting at the The Democratic...
