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 Philippine National Police (PNP) has mobilized more than 27,000 of its personnel to assist the local government units (LGUs) in responding to the threat of super typhoon “Betty” which is now bringing heavy rains especially in Northern Luzon. PNP chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda, Jr. said the...
Photo from Moriones-Tondo Police Station Facebook Page/MANILA BULLETIN The Manila Police District (MPD) conducted simultaneous clean-up operations in several streams in Tondo, Manila on Saturday, May 27, in preparation for "Typhoon Betty" (international name Mawar). MPD said it started cleaning and...
Typhoon Betty (international name: Mawar) decelerates as it passes over the Philippine Sea east of Northern Luzon, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported in a press briefing on Sunday, May 28. (MB Visual Content Group) PAGASA said the...
Church leaders are encouraging the faithful to pray for the safety and well-being of everyone especially those who will be affected by super typhoon Betty (international name: Mawar). (Courtesy of PAGASA) Balanga Bishop Ruperto Santos, who had just been appointed as the new bishop of the Diocese of...
Cyclone Betty (international name: Mawar) has weakened into a typhoon while traversing the Philippine Sea, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Saturday evening, May 27. (MB Visual Content Group) Sustaining maximum winds of 175 kilometers...
BATANES – As this archipelagic province in the northernmost part of the country is always susceptible to typhoon onslaught, it is important for its inhabitants to always be prepared. WINDOW shutters, Gov. Marilou Cayco said, would protect the people of Batanes from typhoons. (Photo via Liezle...
Cyclone “Betty” (international name: Mawar) has slightly slowed down but the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said it remains in the super typhoon category. Satellite image of super typhoon Betty (PAGASA) In a press briefing on Saturday...
CAMP BRIG. GEN. OSCAR M. FLORENDO, La Union – Police authorities in Region 1 have prepared for a possible onslaught of super typhoon “Betty” (international codename “Mawar”) to ensure the maximum security and safety of the residents in the Ilocos region. Police Brig. Gen. John C. Chua...
The Department of Health-Region 4-A (Calabarzon or the Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon area) is on “white alert” status for super typhoon “Betty” (international name “Mawar”) from May 25 to 29. “We have raised the alert status due to the track duration,” DOH-Region 4-A...
The state weather bureau, in a press briefing held on Saturday, May 27, said areas including the western sections of MIMAROPA, Visayas, and Mindanao may experience rain showers beginning Sunday, May 28, despite not being directly affected by super typhoon Betty (international name: Mawar). Track and...
CITY of San Fernando, Pampanga – The Police Regional Office-3 is on full alert for super typhoon “Betty” (international name “Mawar”). PRO-3 Director Police Brig. Gen. Jose Hidalgo Jr. said at least 3,000 police officers are on standby for disaster response in Central Luzon. He said all...
