State-run Social Security System (SSS) has launched immediate calamity loan assistance for members and pensioners severely affected by recent typhoons. Eligible applicants are members and pensioners residing in areas declared under a state of calamity during Tropical Cyclones (TCs) Kristine, Marce,...
President Marcos has assured that the government has enough calamity funds and pre-positioned goods for typhoons until the end of this year, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Cesar Chavez said on Monday, Nov. 11. (MB file photo) While calamity funds historically dry up by...
Former Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos Jr. (Mark Balmores/MANILA BULLETIN) Former Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos Jr. is urging the...
LUCENA CITY, Quezon – The town of Tagkawayan in this province has declared a state of calamity after it incurred damages due to severe tropical storm “Kristine.” About 9,000 families or 30,000 individuals in this province were evacuated due to flooding caused by the tropical cyclone. Gov....
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – The entire province of Albay was placed under state of calamity on Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 22, due to massive flooding and landslides from heavy rains caused by tropical storm "Kristine." Board Member and Liga ng mga Barangay president Hisham Ismail said that the...
State-owned Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has allocated a near P3 billion in emergency loans to aid its members and pensioners in regions affected by recent calamities. In a statement, the pension fund for government workers said over P2.8 billion has been earmarked for...
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan – This province has been placed under a state of calamity due to the damage caused by super typhoon “Julian” last week. Cagayan Provincial Board Member Vilmer Viloria said the provincial board approved the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council...
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has earmarked nearly P158 million in emergency loans to support members and pensioners affected by recent typhoons. The pension fund for government workers said in a statement that this initiative aims to assist 5,777 active members and...
BASCO, Batanes – This province has declared a state of calamity due to the extensive damage from typhoon “Julian.” The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council-Emergency Operations Center said 172 families were displaced and 1,463 houses were totally or partially damaged....
LAOAG CITY, Ilocos Norte – The province of Ilocos Norte declared a state of calamity due to severe damage from typhoon “Julian.” The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Ilocos Norte, in an emergency session on Tuesday, October 1, issued Provincial Resolution No. 341-2024 declaring the state of...
BACOLOD CITY – Two local government units (LGUs) in the southern part of Negros Occidental declared a state of calamity on Wednesday, September 18, due to the effects of the southwest monsoon or “habagat.” SITIO Culo, Barangay Tagda, Hinigaran, Negros Occidental is flooded by heavy rains from...
BACOLOD CITY – The municipality of San Enrique in Negros Occidental declared a state of calamity on Monday, September 16, due to the effects of the southwest monsoon or “habagat” enhanced by tropical depression “Ferdie.” A PERSONNEL of the San Enrique Fire Station in Negros Occidental...
