Television host and senatorial aspirant Willie Revillame donated P3 million to Angat Buhay Foundation chairperson and former vice president Leni Robredo to help the victims of Typhoon Kristine in the Bicol region. Former vice president and Angat Buhay Foundation chairperson Leni Robredo...
Plans may soon be underway to revive former president Ferdinand Marcos Sr.'s Bicol River Basin Development Program (BRBDP) to help mitigate flooding in the Bicol region after President Marcos inspected Typhoon Kristine-hit areas there on Saturday, Oct. 26. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong...
The onslaught of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine has resulted in over P2 billion in infrastructure damage to public schools, according to the Department of Education (DepEd) on Saturday, Oct. 26. (Photo from DepEd) The latest data from DepEd shows that 38,333 schools in 191 divisions across 16...
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...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) announced on Saturday, Oct. 26, that it has dispatched a second wave of humanitarian aid to provinces devastated by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine. (Photo from Philippine Red Cross) Led by its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Richard “Dick” Gordon,...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) announced on Saturday, Oct. 26, that Tropical Storm Kong-rey, currently outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), is expected to enter the PAR tonight or early Sunday morning, Oct. 27. (Courtesy of...
The gates of four dams in Luzon remain open on Saturday, Oct. 26, following the onslaught of Severe Tropical Storm (STS) Kristine, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). (PAGASA / MANILA BULLETIN) In the latest data released by...
ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro (PPAB) The government needs to re-evaluate the priorities of national disaster preparedness following the devastation that typhoon "Kristine" caused to the country, House Deputy Minority Leader...
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...
Scattered rains and thunderstorms are expected in areas of Southern Luzon on Saturday, Oct. 26, due to the trough of Severe Tropical Storm “Kristine.” (KEITH BACONGCO / MANILA BULLETIN) In its latest weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) assured that it is monitoring entrepreneurs who are taking advantage of the devastation caused by Typhoon Kristine to rake in profits for their businesses. Acting Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Aldeguer-Roque (DTI photo) Acting DTI...
