The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday, October 20, reported that more than P1 billion worth of school facilities in Masbate were damaged by Typhoon Opong, even as rehabilitation works continue swiftly under the government’s recovery program. DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara said that of the...
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay — Mining firms Filminera Resources Corp. and Philippine Gold Processing and Refining Corp. have extended over P10-million worth of relief goods and construction materials to several communities in Aroroy town in Masbate province affected by tropical cyclone ‘’Opong.’’...
TACLOBAN CITY — The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Samar has declared a state of calamity due to damage caused by tropical cyclone “Opong.” The SP approved Resolution No. 18-113-25, Series of 2025, during the 14th regular session on Sept 30, to provide immediate response and much needed...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will rebuild more than 1,000 classrooms in Masbate that were damaged by Typhoon Opong. DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon said they are eyeing the completion of the rebuilding within 60 days to restore learning facilities for students affected by the...
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...
President Marcos said he would be asking the Congress to allocate additional funds intended to replenish the government’s quick response fund in the wake of calamities hitting the country. Marcos made the statement during a situation briefing held in Bogo City in the aftermath of the...
President Marcos said most of the impacts left by Typhoon Opong have been addressed by the government, except for the lack of cash among residents. Marcos was not talking about cash assistance, but the absence of means to withdraw money, citing that the closest operating bank was two hours away...
President Marcos has directed the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to release P100 million in local government support fund (LGSF) to typhoon-stricken Masbate for the province 's rehabilitation. Marcos announced this before affected families in Masbate on Wednesday, Oct. 1....
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro – The provincial government reported P1 billion in damage to agriculture from tropical cyclone “Opong.” Gov. Humerlito A. Dolor reported that some 16,752 farmers and fishermen were severely affected and private properties, particularly in southern part of the...
Fifteen more fatalities possibly related to the impact of Severe Tropical Storm “Opong” were being validated by the authorities in Bicol (Region 5) and Eastern Visayas (Region 8) , which could raise the current death toll to 42, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) reported on Tuesday, Sept. 30....
ILOILO CITY — Damage to agriculture from the southwest monsoon or habagat enhanced by severe tropical storm "Opong" in Western Visayas has increased to P36.7 million. Consolidated report released by the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council-6 on Tuesday, Sept. 30, said Iloilo...
