TACLOBAN CITY – Biliran province was placed under a state of calamity due to widespread destruction caused by severe tropical storm "Opong" (international name "Bualoi"). In a resolution approved late Monday , Sept. 29, the Biliran provincial board approved the declaration as heavy rains, strong...
Oriental Mindoro declared a state of calamity on Monday, days after tropical cyclone “Opong” slammed into the province and caused widespread destruction. The Sangguniang Panlalawigan led by Vice Gov. Antonio “Jojo” Perez Jr. approved Provincial Resolution No. 7938-2025 during its 13th...
The Department of Energy (DOE) reported 18 electric cooperatives (ECs) affected by the onslaught of Typhoon “Opong” and the southwest monsoon. In a statement on Monday, Sept. 29, the DOE reported that 18 electric cooperatives (ECs) are facing partial power interruptions, while Masbate Electric...
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) announced on Monday that Masbate Airport resumed operations following repairs from the damage caused by severe tropical storm ‘’Opong’’ (international name ‘’Bualoi’’). CAAP, however, said the flight resumption remains at the...
Communities in Masbate, the province hit hard by severe tropical storm ‘’Opong’’ (international name ‘’Bualoi’’) last week, are in need of repair kits for their damaged houses, an Office of Civil Defense (OCD) official said Monday. "Wala po tayong problema sa pagkain. Sapat po,...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Monday, Sept. 29, that it has deployed two mobile desalinators to Masbate to help address the urgent need for safe drinking water in communities affected by Severe Tropical Storm “Opong”. The desalinators are manned by PCG operators and technicians, and...
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) is expediting rehabilitation efforts in Masbate after Severe Tropical Storm “Opong” caused extensive damage, particularly in Masbate City. A report from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) showed that as of Monday, Sept. 29, the...
LEGAZPI CITY – Masbate 's neighboring provinces of Camarines Sur, Albay, and Sorsogon have sent aid to the province severely damaged by severe tropical storm ‘’Opong’’ (international name ‘’Bualoi’’). Camarines Sur dispatched a mobile command center to serve as a hub for...
LEGAZPI CITY – About 40 percent of Masbate Electric Cooperative 's (Maselco) distribution lines across its coverage area have been damaged by severe tropical storm ‘’Opong’’ (international name ‘’Bualoi’’). Maselco said the ongoing repairs to the distribution lines are...
A fishing vessel ran aground off Paluan town’s coastal waters in Occidental Mindoro, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported on Sunday, Sept. 28. Fishing boat “Jishun 2” departed Barangay Tayamaan in Mamburao town on Sept. 23 but was met by tall waves, heavy rains, and strong winds due to...
LEGAZPI CITY – Various national and local government agencies have started providing assistance to the Bicol region, particularly in Masbate province, where tropical cyclone ‘’Opong’’ made landfall twice on Friday. In an interview, Masbate Gov. Richard Kho thanked President Ferdinand R....
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development has distributed more than P22.3 million in assistance for tropical cyclone ‘Opong’ victims in Western Visayas as of 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27. Opong affected around 355,548 persons in 1,284 barangays in 91 towns and cities in the...
