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...
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....
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Saturday, Sept. 27, directed all regional directors to submit reports on the effects of Typhoon “Opong" on offices and personnel to ensure timely assistance and full restoration of operations. LTO Chief Assistant Secretary Vigor D. Mendoza II said the...
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has ordered the swift procurement of construction materials to repair the Moises R. Espinosa Airport, also known as Masbate Airport, which faced heavy damage from the onslaught of Typhoon Opong. In a statement on Saturday, Sept. 27, Acting Transportation...
Typhoon Opong (international name: Bualoi) exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Saturday morning, September 27, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). In its 11 a.m. tropical cyclone bulletin, PAGASA said the center...
Typhoon Opong (international name: Bualoi) has reintensified while moving over the West Philippine Sea and is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) this morning or early afternoon, Saturday, September 27, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso on Friday, Sept. 26, allayed fears of Manileños about the possible effects of typhoon 'Opong ' as he assured them of the city government 's preparedness for any emergency that may arise. During a situation briefing at the Manila...
Typhoon ‘Opong’ made landfall in Eastern Visayas, disrupting four transmission lines in Samar, according to the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP). In a situational report issued at 9 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 26, the NGCP said that the affected transmission lines have impacted...
Typhoon Opong (international name: Bualoi) made its first landfall over San Policarpo, Eastern Samar at 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 25, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Friday, Sept. 26. PAGASA said the typhoon may make a second...
