The Department of Education (DepEd) directed all schools and offices on Tuesday, Nov. 19, to keep Christmas celebrations simple. DepEd Central Office / MARK BALMORES / MANILA BULLETIN / FILE In a memorandum signed by Undersecretary and Chief of Staff Fatima Lipp Panontongan, DepEd instructed...
Around 153,000 individuals were affected due to the impact of Severe Tropical Storm “Nika” in five regions in Luzon, including 17,000 people who fled their homes, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Tuesday, Nov. 12. Nika affected a total of 153,643...
The center of Typhoon Nika is estimated to be in the vicinity of Lagawe, Ifugao as of 2 p.m. of Nov. 11, 2024. (Courtesy of PAGASA) More than 8,000 people were pre-emptively evacuated in Luzon as Typhoon “Nika” unleashed strong rains and winds, officials disclosed on Monday, Nov. 11. The Office...
The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) said it is prepared to address potential power disruptions caused by Typhoon Nika and has mobilized its workforce to ensure prompt customer support. In a statement, Meraclo said the utility firm is closely monitoring the typhoon's path as parts of its...
DILG Sec. Juanito Victor (Jonvic) Remulla (center) leads a press conference on the possible impact of Severe Tropical Storm "Nika" held at the NDRRMC Operations Center in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City on Nov. 10, 2024. (Courtesy of Office of Civil Defense livestream / Zoom) Severe Tropical...
Tropical Storm (TS) Nika (international name: Toraji) has further intensified as it moves westward over the Philippine Sea, east of the Bicol Region, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). (Courtesy of PAGASA) In its 11 p.m....
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) announced on Saturday, Nov. 9, that “Nika” has intensified into a tropical storm. (MB Visual Content Group) In its 5 p.m. bulletin, PAGASA reported that the center of Tropical Storm Nika was located 1,005...
Still reeling from the impact of recent typhoons, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) directed its regional office in Western Visayas (Region 6) to expedite preparations for worst-case scenario in case Kanlaon Volcano erupts while Tropical Depression (TD) “Nika” ravages the country. OCD...
