The death toll from the powerful magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck northern Cebu has climbed to 71 while at least 559 others were injured, according to the latest situational report of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) released on Sunday, Oct. 5. The...
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...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Thursday, October 2, announced that it is mobilizing family tents and emergency supplies for thousands of families displaced by the powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake in Northern Cebu, following a direct call from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The quake, which...
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) has mobilized immediate relief operations to assist communities devastated by the powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Cebu and nearby provinces earlier this week. Acting on the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., PCSO General...
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,...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Wednesday, October 1, issued an emergency appeal for donations and support after a magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck near Bogo City, Cebu, leaving families displaced, roads blocked, and hospitals in urgent need of assistance. The PRC stressed that its resources are...
Cebu Archbishop Alberto Uy has directed all parishes and rectories under the Archdiocese of Cebu to undergo structural assessments following the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck northern Cebu on the evening of September 30. Through Archdiocesan Chancellor Msgr. Renato Beltran Jr., the...
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Saturday, Sept. 27, directed all regional directors to submit reports on the effects of Typhoon “Opong" on offices and personnel to ensure timely assistance and full restoration of operations. LTO Chief Assistant Secretary Vigor D. Mendoza II said the...
Amid scrutiny of flood control projects over alleged irregularities, the Philippines has once again topped the WorldRiskIndex 2025, ranking as the world’s most disaster-prone nation due to high risks from floods, storms, droughts, and earthquakes. “The Philippines is once again at the top of...
As severe tropical storm "Opong" is expected to approach Metro Manila from afternoon to evening of Sept. 26, the local government of Pasig immediately prepared for its possible impact on the city. Following a pre-disaster risk assessment with the support of barangay offices, tents and other...
Malacañang has directed various government agencies to implement the 2024 National Disaster Response Plan (NDRP) which details comprehensive strategies for disaster risk reduction. The Palace made the directive through Memorandum Circular No. 100 signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Wednesday, September 24, said it has mobilized its Humanitarian Caravan to deliver life-saving aid to communities in Cagayan and Ilocos Norte, which bore the brunt of Super Typhoon Nando (international name: Ragasa) and the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat) that...