The Department of Finance (DOF) has assured the public that the national government is fully prepared financially to support relief and rehabilitation efforts in areas impacted by the devastation of Typhoon Kristine. Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto said the government has adequate funds available...
DPWH Sec. Manuel Bonoan (Courtesy of RTVM livestream) The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has reopened the Lopez-Catanauan section of the Maharlika Highway to heavy vehicles, addressing critical access issues following landslides triggered by Severe Tropical Storm “Kristine”....
Relief distribution in an evacuation center in Imus City on October 25 (Photo from Mayor Alex Advincula's Facebook page/MANILA BULLETIN) CAVITE – A total of 3,467 families or 12,325 individuals have been evacuated in the province due to the impact of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine....
DND Sec. Gilberto Teodoro Jr. (File photo) The national government is finding ways to address the water and fuel shortage in Camarines Sur in the wake of the devastation caused by Severe Tropical Storm “Kristine”. During a situation briefing led by President Marcos Jr. in Malacanang on Friday,...
LTO chief Vigor D. Mendoza II (File photo) The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has cancelled all leaves of absence of law enforcement officers to enhance support for relief operations in Luzon and the Visayas following the devastation caused by Severe Tropical Storm "Kristine". LTO chief Vigor D....
Former Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos Jr. (Mark Balmores/MANILA BULLETIN) Former Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos Jr. is urging the...
Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Zaldy Co (CO’s Facebook page) There is no "billion-peso budget" for food control in Bicol, for the record. House Appropriations Committee Chairman Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Zaldy Co had this to say on Friday,...
Ayala-led Globe Telecom Inc. successfully completed the network restoration services in seven areas severely hit by Typhoon Kristine, while five more provinces are undergoing rehabilitation. As of 9 am on Friday, Oct. 25, Globe said that network service was successfully restored in areas namely...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has mobilized resources to assist 529 tourists stranded in various regions of the country due to disruptions caused by Severe Tropical Storm “Kristine”. In the DOT's latest advisory issued on Friday, Oct. 25, regional offices reported the highest number of...
Manila Electric Company (Meralco) reported progress in restoring power to its service areas following the devastation caused by Tropical Storm “Kristine.” As of Friday, Oct. 25, the number of affected customers has been reduced from 566,000 to approximately 360,000. Joe Zaldarriaga,...
Australian Army personnel help soldiers from the Philippine Army's (PA) 9th Infantry Division in distributing food packs to evacuees in Naga City on Oct. 24, 2024 in the aftermath of Severe Tropical Storm "Kristine". The Australian troops are in the country for the Exercise Kasangga. (Photo: PA)...
Bagong Henerasyon Party-list Rep. Bernadette Herrera (Rep. Herrera's office) A ranking congresswoman has underscored the need to prioritize disaster-resilient infrastructure for the power sector following the devastation caused by typhoon...
