The onslaught of Super Typhoon “Egay” (international name: Doksuri) has wiped out almost P2 billion worth of agricultural goods, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said on Tuesday, Aug. 1. (Photo from the Presidential Communications Office) Assistant Secretary for Operations Arnel de Mesa gave...
Nearly a week after Super Typhoon “Egay” left the country, around 50,000 individuals were still staying in evacuation centers due to the devastation brought by the recent calamity. *(L-R) Defense Secretary and NDRRMC Chairperson Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and * *Civil Defense Director Cesar Idio...
The aluminum boat that was used by the four Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel who went missing while on a rescue mission during the onslaught of Super Typhoon “Egay” in Aparri, Cagayan was finally found, providing a glimmer of hope that the rescuers survived the ordeal. *(Photo: Philippine...
There will be enough supply of potable water for communities that were severely devastated by Super Typhoon “Egay,” the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) assured the public Monday, July 31. *(File photo) * OCD Administrator Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno said no less than President Ferdinand...
The southwest monsoon or "habagat'' enhanced by Super Typhoon (ST) ‘Egay’ and severe tropical storm (STS) "Falcon" inundated several parts of Central Luzon and Metro Manila in knee-deep to waist-deep waters, causing the mass evacuation of residents. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical...
Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos (Facebook) Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos expressed his gratitude on Sunday, July 30 to all those who have sent assistance to his district following Super Typhoon Egay's recent onslaught up north. Perhaps more importantly, the presidential...
No bettor won the jackpot prizes for Super Lotto 6/49 and Ultra Lotto 6/58 during the 9 p.m. lotto draw on Sunday, July 30. (PCSO / MB Visual Content Group) The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said no one bagged the P63,297,912.40 Ultra Lotto grand prize with the winning digit...
House of Representatives (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The House of Representatives has sent P287 million worth of assistance--in cash and in kind--to the victims of Super Typhoon "Egay" in Northern Luzon and Central Luzon as of Sunday noon, July 30. Mainly put together by House Speaker...
Philippine Army (PA) personnel from the Northern Luzon Command (NolCom) have figured in an armed encounter with suspected New People’s Army (NPA) rebels while they were conducting humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) operation in Lasam, Cagayan amid the onslaught of Super Typhoon...
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) is njow preparing modular tents, solar lamps and other assistance package to thousands of families who were displaced and affected by the onslaught of typhoon “Egay” in Northern Luzon. DHSUD Secretary Jose Rizalino Acuzar said...
Two more people were reported to have perished due to the combined effects of Super Typhoon “Egay” and the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat), bringing the death toll to 16, while damage to agriculture and infrastructure have reached P5.8 billion. The latest situational report released by the...
All seven crew members of a motor tugboat that got stranded last July 26 during the onslaught of “Super Typhoon Egay” off Aparri, Cagayan have been found safe – including one who suffered from heart attack – as the vessel was finally located by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). *Philippine...
