ZAMBOANGA CITY – The city government sent water and medicines to victims of severe tropical storm “Kristine” in Bicol on Thursday, Oct. 31. MAYOR John Dalipe poses during the transport of assistance to storm-hit areas in the Bicol region. (Mayor John Dalipe page) It sent 8,000...
Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino led the distribution of relief goods to nearly 2,000 families in four municipalities across Batangas on Thursday, Oct. 31 which were devastated by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine last week. Senate Majority Leader Francis 'Tolentino arrives in Talisay to lead...
SANTO DOMINGO, Albay – The local government entertained children here affected by severe tropical storm “Kristine” through a trick or treat event on Wednesday, Oct. 30. CHILDREN participate in a Halloween trick or treat event in the town of Santo Domingo in Albay spearheaded by the municipal...
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)-Bicol reported P971 million in damage to infrastructure in the region from severe tropical storm "Kristine." DPWH-Bicol information officer Lucy Castañeda disclosed that roads sustained P799 million in damage,...
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – A barangay in Polangui town, this province, has a unique strategy to immediately remove mud and debris left by flood from severe tropical storm "Kristine." Barangay captain Nong Sarte Zamora of Barangay Ubaliw has implemented the “Isang sakong putik, palit P10" (One sack...
TACLOBAN CITY -- The Department of Health- Eastern Visayas Center for Health Development (DOH-EVCHD), in collaboration with the Eastern Visayas Medical Center (EVMC), has dispatched a team of 18 healthcare professionals to the Bicol region to assist with local response following tropical...
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay -- Gas stations in the provinces of Camarines Sur and Albay have temporarily halted operations due to a fuel shortage after supply trucks were stranded due to flooding brought by severe tropical storm "Kristine." Motorists are grappling for fuel in gasoline stations. On...
Israel said it stands in solidarity with the Philippines following the devastation caused by Severe Tropical Storm "Kristine" to the country. The Israeli Embassy in Manila on Monday, Oct. 28, in a statement offered its deepest sympathies to the families who have lost their loved ones as the...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said on Monday, Oct. 28 that it continues to support local government units (LGUs) affected by Severe Tropical Storm “Kristine” (Trami) through the augmentation of their food packs. “Under the directives of Secretary Rex Gatchalian, the...
TALISAY, Batangas (AP) – As severe tropical storm “Kristine” (international name “Trami”) pounded his rural home, Raynaldo Dejucos asked his wife and children to stay indoors and keep safe from possible lightning strikes, slippery roads, or catching a fever. One thing the 36-year-old...
BACOLOD CITY – Four fishermen were rescued from rough seas generated by severe tropical storm “Kristine” in Negros Occidental last week. Commander Jansen Benjamin, head of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)-northern Negros Occidental, identified them as Robin Fajardo, 42, and Jose Carlo Jurial,...
BIÑAN CITY, Laguna – Authorities found a body believed to be that of a severe tropical storm “Kristine” victim floating on the Biñan River here on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 26. VIEW of Laguna Lake from Muntinlupa City. (Wikipedia) The body was found by Philippine Coast Guard SN2 Norwin Amjel...
