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...
ILOILO CITY – Government agencies and local government units (LGUs) across Western Visayas region are beefing up preparations for super typhoon “Betty” (international name “Mawar”). The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC)-6 has raised its alert level and the...
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...
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan – The Department of Public Works and Highways-Region 2 (Cagayan Valley) has started deploying personnel and equipment for super typhoon “Betty” (international name “Mawar”). Officer-in-charge regional director Reynaldo Alconcel ordered district engineering offices...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) expressed readiness to respond to the potential impacts of super typhoon Betty (international name: Mawar). (Philippine Red Cross / Manila Bulletin) The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Saturday, May 27, raised...
The state weather bureau on Saturday, May 27, raised tropical cyclone wind signal no. 1 in the eastern portion of Cagayan and the eastern portion of Isabela in preparation for super typhoon Betty’s (international name: Mawar) possible impacts. Wind signals raised to super typhoon Betty (PAGASA)...
CAVITE – Local government units (LGU) and the provincial police office are preparing for the possible impact of super typhoon "Betty." In a statement on Saturday, May 27, Cavite Police Provincial Office (PPO) director Col. Christopher F. Olazo directed chiefs of police to coordinate with local...
