LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – Acting Gov. Glenda Ong-Bongao suspended classes on all levels in this province effective 12 noon on Thursday, Nov. 14, in preparation for tropical cyclone “Man-Yi” which is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility this week and be renamed “Pepito.”...
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – The Commission on Elections proclaimed former Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Alfredo Garbin Jr. as the new mayor here on Monday, Nov. 11, following a Supreme Court ruling disqualifying Mayor Geraldine Rosal. FORMER Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Alfredo Garbin (second...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) brought aid to families in Albay and Camarines Sur after they were severely affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine. (Photo from Philippine Red Cross) Led by its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Richard Gordon and Secretary General Dr. Gwen Pang,...
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...
As part of its intensified relief efforts, top officials of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) personally visited vulnerable communities affected by the Severe Tropical Storm in Camarines Sur and Albay on Wednesday, Oct. 30. Philippine Red Cross Chairman and CEO Richard Gordon / PRC photo ...
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...
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...
A Philippine Army (PA) trooper engaged in relief work for victims of Tropical Storm "Kristine" is given first aid treatment by his comrades after he got hit by shrapnel from an anti-personnel mine during an encounter between the 49th Infantry Battalion and New People's Army (NPA) rebels in Pio...
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – Rep. Fernando "Didi" Cabredo of the third district of Albay appealed for immediate help from the national government for people of a barangay in the town of Libon submerged by flood caused by severe tropical storm “Kristine.” CABREDO (center). (FB) Cabredo said that as...
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – A driver was electrocuted to death after the public utility jeepney he was driving hit a live wire of the Albay Electric Cooperative at noon here on Wednesday, Oct. 23. THE body of a jeepney driver lies on the ground after he was electrocuted and his vehicle caught fire...
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – Acting Gov. Glenda Ong-Bongao claimed on Wednesday, Oct. 23, that tropical storm "Kristine" brought "record-breaking" rain and flooding in the province. BONGAO (FB) "Record-breaking ‘yung nangyaring pagbaha. ‘Yung mga lugar na hindi naman talaga binabaha pero ngayon...
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – Former Vice President Leni Robredo and the city government of Naga have reiterated their plea for assistance as flood caused by tropical storm "Kristine" swamped the city on Tuesday, Oct. 22. Robredo reiterated the need for trucks to carry stranded residents from their homes...
