The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Monday, Nov. 10 said that while the Sierra Madre Mountain Range helps reduce the strength of typhoon winds in Luzon, it does not provide complete protection from their destructive effects. Citing a 2023 study by Dr. Gerry Bagtasa and Dr. Bernard...
Malacañang said local executives, who were abroad during the onslaught of Typhoon Tino, will have to explain the purpose of their travel. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said the local chief executives ' overseas travel will have to be assessed first...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) reported that Metro Manila has regained full network connectivity, while restoration work continues in Bicol and Northern Luzon where power outages and damaged fiber lines persist following the onslaught of Super Typhoon Uwan....
President Marcos and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos offered mass for families devastated by the recent typhoons hitting the country. In a social media post, the First Lady shared a series of photos of her and the President, including some members of their family while attending the mass on Sunday,...
President Marcos has directed government agencies to continue conducting relief and rescue operations and the deployment of medical teams in affected areas amid the onslaught of Super Typhoon Uwan. Malacañang said Marcos made several directives to agencies dealing with disaster response efforts in...
Typhoon Uwan (international name: Fung-wong) is expected to leave the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) early Tuesday, Nov. 11, but could re-enter on Wednesday, Nov. 12, as it moves over the waters southwest of Taiwan, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services...
Consular services of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) in select areas were halted on Monday, Nov. 10, due to the onslaught of Super Typhoon Uwan. The United States Embassy in Manila also announced that all visa appointments and consular operations in Cebu on the same day had been canceled...
In the middle of the country’s battle against Super Typhoon “Uwan,” the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) recovered debris with Chinese markings believed to be from a rocket along the shores of Burgos, Ilocos Norte on Sunday, Nov 9. According to the PCG, personnel from the Coast Guard Sub-Station...
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto expressed his gratitude to the city 's residents and emergency responders for their efforts in ensuring everyone 's safety from the adverse effects of Super Typhoon Uwan, which battered the entire Luzon region, including Metro Manila on Sunday, Nov. 9. "Salamat...
The water level in Marikina River remains at a normal level despite heavy and continuous rains brought by Super Typhoon Uwan on Sunday, Nov. 9, Marikina City Mayor Maan Teodoro said. Based on the latest water level monitoring by the city government, the river 's water level stood at 13.4...
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero is pushing passage of the bill that seeks to ensure transparency and accountability in donations or assistance received by the government during calamities. In filing Senate Bill No. 278 or the proposed “Donation Transparency Act,” Escudero said it is...
(UPDATED) Super Typhoon “Uwan” battered large parts of Luzon and Visayas, triggering widespread flooding, landslides, and power outages that left at least two people dead and 830,000 individuals affected, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) reported on Monday, Nov. 10. One fatality was recorded...
