The Philippine National Police (PNP) has mobilized more than 27,000 of its personnel to assist the local government units (LGUs) in responding to the threat of super typhoon “Betty” which is now bringing heavy rains especially in Northern Luzon. PNP chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda, Jr. said the...
BACOLOD CITY – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) District Western Visayas announced on Sunday, May 28, that some trips of Roll-on, Roll-off (Ro-Ro) vessels and other ferries in Negros Occidental were suspended over the weekend due to the threat of typhoon “Betty.” Those that cancelled trips on...
BACOLOD CITY -- The Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Center (DRRMC) in Western Visayas reported on Sunday, May 28, that a preemptive evacuation of about 1,082 families composed of 3,659 individuals was conducted in Negros Occidental over the weekend due to typhoon "Betty." Some of the evacuees...
A total of 17,000 additional Family Food Packs (FFPs) have been prepositioned by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to various provinces in preparation for typhoon Betty (international name: Mawar). 1,500 prepositioned family food packs were delived by the DSWD National Resource...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) deployed its "Hot Meals On Wheels" (food trucks) to communities within 24 hours as part of its ongoing efforts to provide nutrition and sustenance to people that will be affected by typhoon Betty. (Photo courtesy of PH Red Cross) “We are a disaster-prone country, so...
Photo from Moriones-Tondo Police Station Facebook Page/MANILA BULLETIN The Manila Police District (MPD) conducted simultaneous clean-up operations in several streams in Tondo, Manila on Saturday, May 27, in preparation for "Typhoon Betty" (international name Mawar). MPD said it started cleaning and...
The provincial government of Cagayan has suspended classes on all levels in the province on Monday, May 29, due to typhoon “Betty.” Vice Gov. Melvin Vargas, acting governor, has issued Executive Order No. 2, Series of 2023, declaring the cancellation of classes. Meanwhile, the Coast Guard...
More than 4,000 individuals have been pre-emptively evacuated in Western Visayas (Region 6) and Central Luzon (Region 3) due to southwest monsoon (habagat) which was enhanced by typhoon “Betty”, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported Sunday, May 28....
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has enforced a no sailing policy in coastal areas in Cagayan Valley to ensure the safety of residents during typhoon “Betty” (international name “Mawar”). Coast Guard Ensign Lamie Mangulay said among banned activities under the no...
Photo from Manila DRRMO Assistant Communication Officer Rommel Allada/MANILA BULLETIN The Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) said on Sunday, May 28, that it is on standby for the inclement weather brought on by Typhoon "Betty" (international name Mawar). Manila DRRMO...
Typhoon Betty (international name: Mawar) decelerates as it passes over the Philippine Sea east of Northern Luzon, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported in a press briefing on Sunday, May 28. (MB Visual Content Group) PAGASA said the...
Church leaders are encouraging the faithful to pray for the safety and well-being of everyone especially those who will be affected by super typhoon Betty (international name: Mawar). (Courtesy of PAGASA) Balanga Bishop Ruperto Santos, who had just been appointed as the new bishop of the Diocese of...
