A typhoon with the international name “Danas” (Philippine name: “Bising”) is tracking northeast toward Taiwan and is expected to briefly reenter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) late Sunday, July 6, before exiting by Monday morning, July 7. As of 4 p.m. on Sunday, the center of...
Scattered rain showers are expected in parts of extreme Northern Luzon due to the trough or extension of Typhoon “Danas” (formerly “Bising”), while the southwest monsoon (habagat) will continue to affect much of the country, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) announced on Monday, June 16, its preparedness to respond to emergencies and support disaster response operations as the typhoon season approaches. AFP Chief, General Romeo Brawner Jr. ordered the pre-deployment of quick reaction teams, search and rescue...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has prepared its deployable response groups (DRGs) across its 16 districts nationwide to enhance its disaster response capabilities this typhoon season. Commander Michael John Encina, deputy spokesperson of the PCG, said the DRGs are composed of coast guard...
Ten years ago, on a January 17 like no other, Pope Francis, the leader of the 1.4-billion Catholic faithful, descended from his plane at the Daniel Romualdez Airport in Tacloban City, ground zero of Super Typhoon Yolanda, and brought light, hope, mercy, compassion, and above all, love. This...
President Marcos led the ceremonial turnover of 3,517 housing units to families affected by Super Typhoon Yolanda at the Burauen Community College (BCC) Multi-Purpose Building in the Municipality of Burauen, Leyte, on Friday, Jan. 17. RTVM Screenshot During the event, Marcos handed over the...
President Marcos underscored the “excellence in public service” that the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) showed as they work “beyond military operation” in the wake of several typhoons that hit the country in the past months. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr....
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – This city marked the 18th anniversary of super typhoon “Reming” (international name “Durian”) on Saturday, Nov. 30. Residents of Barangay Padang who survived the onslaught of Reming on Nov. 30, 2006 trooped to the memorial shrine to offer prayers to victims. Anfe...
BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya – This province has been declared under a state of calamity due to extensive damage from super typhoon “Pepito.” GAMBITO (FB) The Sangguniang Panlalawigan approved the declaration sought by Gov. Jose V. Gambito to expedite recovery efforts. The...
(DSWD-DROMIC Facebook Page) The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said 21,492 families or 75,110 individuals, are still sheltered in evacuation centers following the devastation caused by Typhoon Nika, Super Typhoon Ofel, and Super Typhoon Pepito. Based on the data from the...
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – Albay second district Rep. Joey Salceda has allocated P6 million from the Medical Assistance for Indigent Program fund for three hospitals in Catanduanes for the hospitalization of patients from six municipalities severely affected by super typhoon "Pepito." ...
TACLOBAN CITY – Linemen from 11 electric cooperatives in the country will be sent to Catanduanes to help restore electricity in the province under Task Force Kapatid-Super Typhoon “Pepito” (Man-yi). STREET scene in Virac town, the capital of Catanduanes province. (Wikipedia)...
