The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has deployed water filtration units in Albay to address the reported inadequacies in potable water of evacuees due to the ongoing unrest of Mayon Volcano. *Mayon Volcano (File photo) * Diego Agustin Mariano, head of OCD joint information unit, said the civil defense...
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) encouraged the public on Wednesday, June 7, to repeat their preparations during the previous Super Typhoon “Betty” in anticipation of the possible effects of approaching Tropical Storm “Chedeng”. Diego Agustin Mariano, head of Office of Civil Defense (OCD)...
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said Tuesday, June 6, that it was closely monitoring Mayon Volcano in Albay and Taal Volcano in Batangas over a recent increase in their volcanic activities. *Mayon Volcano (File photo) * OCD Administrator Ariel Nepomuceno said that he already instructed regional...
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – The Office of the Civil Defense (OCD)-Bicol is under blue alert status after the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) raised the alert level of Mayon Volcano in Albay from one to two (increasing unrest) on Monday, June 5. OCD-Bicol Assistant...
Six newly appointed third level officials of the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) have been sworn into office on Tuesday, May 30. *(Photo courtesy of Department of National* *Defense)* Senior Undersecretary Carlito Galvez Jr., Department of National Defense (DND) OIC, administered the oaths of...
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – Twenty municipalities in Bicol region suspended classes on all levels on Monday, May 29, due to the effects of tropical cyclone "Betty," the Office of the Civil Defense (OCD)-Bicol said. In a 3 p.m. media advisory issued by OCD-Bicol, the suspension took effect Monday...
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan – More than 100 families or about 400 persons were preemptively evacuated in Cagayan Valley or Region 2 due to the threat of typhoon “Betty.” The Office of Civil Defense (OCD)-Region 2 said the evacuees are from Gonzaga, particularly Barangay Ipil with 74 individuals...
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....
Around 500,000 residents in Cagayan province and 1,000 families in Isabela province are potentially at risk due to the impacts of super typhoon “Betty,” local disaster officials revealed Saturday, May 27. (Members of the Philippine Army's Light Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Team prepare a...
CITY OF SANTA ROSA, Laguna – The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) in Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon) is on blue alert status in preparation for super typhoon “Mawar” which is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Friday night, May 26, or Saturday...
All eyes are on Northern Luzon as the government prepares for the impact of super typhoon “Mawar” (international name) when it hits the country this weekend. (The Armed Forces of the Philippines transports relief goods to Batanes on May 25, 2023 in preparation for the effects of super typhoon...
Malacañang has assured that the government is doing the necessary preparations for the possible effects of typhoon Mawar on the country, which has reintensified as a super typhoon. (Photo courtesy of PAGASA) Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Cheloy Garafil cited the statement of...
