The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has launched a sweeping audit of Cebu flood control projects implemented in 2016 to ensure accountability and address lapses exposed by recent severe flooding. DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon said the investigation, to be conducted with the Independent...
Authorities warned that as many as 8.4 million people across several regions could be affected as Typhoon “Uwan” moved closer to Northern Luzon with the potential to intensify into a super typhoon. This, as Visayas and parts of Mindanao continued to reel from the effects of Typhoon “Tino,...
President Marcos has declared a state of national calamity following the widespread destruction caused by Typhoon Tino, which killed at least 188 people as it devastated several regions across the country this week. In Proclamation No. 1077, signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on Thursday,...
The Philippines has expressed its gratitude to the international community for the outpouring of humanitarian support following the devastation caused by Typhoon Tino across Cebu and parts of Central Philippines. In a statement, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said the government...
President Marcos assured the people of Cebu that the national government will remain on the ground to help families recover from the devastation brought by Typhoon Tino. Speaking after a situation briefing at the Cebu Provincial Capitol on Friday, Nov. 7, Marcos said the government’s priority is...
BACOLOD CITY – Fifty-three persons have been killed by typhoon “Tino” in Negros Occidental, the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) said Friday. Twelve fatalities were recorded in Moises Padilla, followed by La Castellana with 10, eight each in Bago City and...
A lineman repairing power lines damaged by typhoon “Tino” in Cebu province was electrocuted on Thursday. The victim was identified as Junric Niñal Heraldez, 25, junior lineman of Cebeco. Police said the victim was working with Raynel Cano, senior lineman of Cebeco, in Barangay Bojo, Aloguinsan...
DUMAGUETE CITY – The death toll in Canlaon City, Negros Oriental continues to climb as relief operations intensify in the wake of typhoon ‘’Tino’’ which struck the area on Tuesday. Police Lt. Stephen Polinar, spokesperson of the Negros Oriental Provincial Police Office (NOrPPO), said on...
BUTUAN CITY – The government has distributed 62,911 family food packs to families affected by typhoon ‘’Tino’’ in the Caraga region. Department of Social Welfare and Development-Caraga Quick Response Teams led by Regional Director Mari-Flor Dollaga and Assistant Regional Director for...
Timor Leste will deploy 120 engineers and firefighters to assist in the cleaning and rehabilitation efforts of the Philippines after the devastating onslaught of Typhoon Tino. This was disclosed by Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Friday, Nov. 7, as it thanked the foreign country for its...
DAVAO CITY – The provincial government of Cotabato launched on Thursday, Nov. 6, a relief drive dubbed “Bayanihan para sa Cebu” for typhoon-hit communities in the province. In a statement, the provincial government said those who are willing to help may drop their donations at the Regional...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday, Nov. 7, directed all its units nationwide to balance ongoing humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) operations in areas devastated by Typhoon “Tino” with preemptive preparations for the possible impact of potential supertyphoon...
