The aluminum boat that was used by the four Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel who went missing while on a rescue mission during the onslaught of Super Typhoon “Egay” in Aparri, Cagayan was finally found, providing a glimmer of hope that the rescuers survived the ordeal. *(Photo: Philippine...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Foodpanda delivery riders here are conducting a series of work stoppages or “tigil pasada” starting on Sunday, July 30, to express disappointment over the company’s alleged malpractice. SEVERAL members of the Hero Riders of Cagayan de Oro-Associated Labor Unions gather...
All seven crew members of a motor tugboat that got stranded last July 26 during the onslaught of “Super Typhoon Egay” off Aparri, Cagayan have been found safe – including one who suffered from heart attack – as the vessel was finally located by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). *Philippine...
TUGUEGARAO CITY (PNA) – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday, July 29, ordered immediate help for 28,666 families affected by typhoon “Egay” in Region 2 (Cagayan Valley) after learning that it sustained P774.24 million in agri-fishery damage. The President, who led a briefing, aerial...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said he is looking to strike a rice importation deal with India in fear of a rice shortage after the agriculture sector took a toll from Super Typhoon Egay. *President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (RTVM screenshot)* Marcos said this as he presided...
Search and rescue operations were conducted to find the four personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) who went missing while attempting to save a crew of a distressed tugboat off Cagayan River in Aparri, Cagayan due to Super Typhoon “Egay”, authorities bared Friday, July 28. * (Philippine...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – A university-based non-profit foundation here said that the Cagayan de Oro River’s current condition is far from its previous state but it is continuously urging residents, especially those living in riverbank barangays, to help maintain its cleanliness. Rosalina...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – A legislator in this city has said that the lack of engineers in the local government may have been one of the factors behind over 100 delayed infrastructure projects here. The city council committees on public works, finance, and appropriations conducted a joint hearing on...
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan – Typhoon “Egay” has affected 4,925 families or 16,031 individuals from 22 towns in this province as of Wednesday, July 26. The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) said 3,580 families or 11,532 individuals are staying in evacuation centers...
Cagayan Vice Governor Melvin "Boy" Vargas Jr. (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) Cagayan Vice Governor Melvin "Boy" Vargas Jr. heaved a sigh of relief Wednesday morning, July 26 upon learning that his scheduled joint panel hearing at the House of Representatives was canceled at the last minute....
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan – The Cagayan Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) said there is enough food and non-food items in warehouses of the provincial government for residents affected by super typhoon “Egay.” Bonifacio Cuarteros, Social Welfare Officer IV and chief,...
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan – The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) has prepared rescue equipment for typhoon “Egay.” Rueli Rapsing, PDRRMO officer-in-charge, has inspected these and said they are in good condition. These are located in the seven Task Force Lingkod...
