The European Union (EU) will provide €800,000 (approximately P54 million) in financial assistance to the victims of the recent typhoons and flood in the country, and expressed solidarity with the Philippines because of the devastation caused by the 6.9-magnitude earthquake in Cebu province this...
Severe Tropical Storm Paolo exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) early Saturday morning, October 4, but the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) warned that it will continue to bring strong winds, rough seas, and possible coastal...
Severe Tropical Storm Paolo (international name: Matmo) is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Saturday morning, Oct. 4, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said. As of 10 p.m., Friday, Oct. 3, Paolo was located 160...
Typhoon Paolo (international name: Matmo) slightly weakened on Friday afternoon, Oct. 3, as it continued to cross the mountainous terrain of Northern Luzon, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said. As of 1 p.m., the typhoon’s center was...
Strong winds and heavy rains battered Dinapigue, Isabela on Friday, Oct. 3 as Typhoon Paolo (international name: Matmo) made landfall at 9 a.m., said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). It had maximum sustained winds of 130 kilometers per...
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) announced on Friday, October 3, that it will deploy an Aid Caravan to deliver additional relief goods and transport vehicles to communities devastated by Typhoon “Opong” in Masbate and the 6.9-magnitude earthquake in Cebu. PCSO General Manager...
President Marcos said he would be asking the Congress to allocate additional funds intended to replenish the government’s quick response fund in the wake of calamities hitting the country. Marcos made the statement during a situation briefing held in Bogo City in the aftermath of the...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Typhoon Paolo (international name: Matmo) made landfall over Dinapigue, Isabela at 9 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 3. At the time of landfall, Paolo had maximum sustained winds of 130 kilometers per hour (kph)...
Severe Tropical Storm Paolo (international name: Matmo) intensified into a typhoon as it neared Isabela-Aurora provinces on Friday morning, Oct. 3, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said. As of 8 a.m., the center of Paolo was located over the...
President Marcos said most of the impacts left by Typhoon Opong have been addressed by the government, except for the lack of cash among residents. Marcos was not talking about cash assistance, but the absence of means to withdraw money, citing that the closest operating bank was two hours away...
With classrooms damaged and communities reeling from a powerful earthquake in Cebu and back-to-back typhoons, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, October 1, assured that recovery plans will be implemented to ensure learning continuity for millions of affected students. In a statement,...
President Marcos has directed the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to release P100 million in local government support fund (LGSF) to typhoon-stricken Masbate for the province 's rehabilitation. Marcos announced this before affected families in Masbate on Wednesday, Oct. 1....
