The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Saturday, November 29, announced a full-scale operational readiness plan ahead of the second “Trillion Peso March for Truth and Accountability,” as tens of thousands are expected to converge at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila and the EDSA Shrine in Quezon...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has intensified recovery operations in communities devastated by Super Typhoon Uwan and Typhoon Tino, pairing clearing efforts with the rapid rollout of alternative learning modes to keep education on track despite widespread destruction. In a statement issued...
Five major national roads and bridges in Northern Luzon are still impassable due to the extensive damage caused by Super Typhoon “Uwan,” the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) reported on Friday, Nov. 14. Scoured approaches, high water levels, collapsed roadways, and landslide...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, November 12, confirmed massive disruptions to education in northern and central Luzon following the onslaught of Super Typhoon Uwan, which caused widespread damage to schools and displaced hundreds of thousands of learners and teachers. Based on its...
Although Typhoon Uwan (international name: Fung-Wong) exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) early Tuesday, November 11, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) continues to intensify its relief and recovery operations in provinces hardest hit by the storm. According to PRC’s latest situation...
At least 31 national roads remain closed and eight others partially passable across several regions due to flooding and landslides caused by tropical cyclone 'Uwan, ' the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said Monday, Nov. 10. In the Cordillera Administrative Region, three...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Saturday, November 8, said it has intensified its disaster preparedness measures nationwide as Typhoon Uwan (international name: Fung-wong) approaches the country, even as its teams continue relief and recovery operations for communities affected by Typhoon Tino...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Saturday, Nov. 8, reminded tourism establishments to maintain fair pricing and compassionate service for travelers and evacuees affected by recent calamities. In a statement, the DOT said accredited tourism enterprises must practice transparency and...
The Department of Health (DOH) has mobilized its emergency response teams and prepositioned essential medicines and supplies as part of its preparedness efforts for Typhoon Uwan. In an advisory on Friday, Nov. 7, the DOH said it has placed all health offices on alert and prepared key commodities...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has mobilized all available resources to accelerate recovery and rehabilitation efforts in Cebu Province following the widespread flooding brought by typhoon “Tino.” DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon said the agency is prepared to deploy heavy...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Tuesday, November 4, said it continues to provide life-saving humanitarian assistance to families and communities affected by Typhoon Tino (international name: Kalmaegi) — reaching thousands of people across several provinces as part of its nationwide emergency...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Monday, October 27, announced that it had received a P1 million donation from TP in the Philippines (formerly Teleperformance) to support ongoing relief and recovery operations for families affected by recent earthquakes across the country. The donation was...
