President Duterte has expressed his frustration over what he described as the "stupid laws" that prevent the national government from promptly responding to disasters, like the one caused by typhoon "Odette" the week before Christmas. President Rodrigo Duterte (Malacañang photo) In his...
President Duterte has described his experience of assessing the damage caused by typhoon "Odette" in the various provinces in the Visayas and Mindanao as "soul-bruising". President Rodrigo Duterte (Malacañang photo) But it's the fate of one particular coastal city in Negros...
The Department of Health (DOH) said on Monday, Dec. 27, that approximately 141 health facilities were damaged by typhoon Odette. Health Secretary Francisco Duque III / RTVM screenshot During the President's pre-recorded public address, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III reported damages in Region...
The United States (US) will provide an additional P50-million aid to the Philippines for its ongoing relief operations to areas affected by the onslaught of typhoon Odette, the US Embassy in Manila bared. (Photo courtesy of the US Embassy in the Philippines) "The United States government, through...
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has conducted relief operations to regions affected by Typhoon “Odette” as part of its “bayanihan” efforts this holiday season. Photo from PEZA “Christmas doesn’t just happen in one day. Every day is an opportunity for us to help our...
Several esports organization made sure to share the joy of the holiday season with their own relief efforts for the victims of Typhoon Odette in Eastern and Central Visayas. Blacklist International, Nexplay Esports and Team Secret initiated their respective relief drives to help Typhoon Odette...
Despite the huge challenge and distraction that was typhoon "Odette", the Philippines still managed to surpass its target for the second round of the national vaccination days (NVD) held from Dec. 15 to 23. (Keith Bacongco/ File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) Cabinet Secretary and Acting Presidential...
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) bared that 11 more people have died as typhoon “Odette” wreaked havoc in Visayas and Mindanao more than a week ago. Surigao City after typhoon "Odette." (Photo courtesy of Jilson Tiu/Greenpeace) In its latest situational...
Surigao del Norte 2nd District Rep. Ace Barbers on Monday, Dec. 27, called on various national government agencies to file charges against politicians who will be found guilty of putting their names or pictures in packaging of relief goods being given to victims of Typhoon "Odette." Barbers said he...
The Philippine Air Line (PAL) Group has flown close to 100,000 kilograms of food packs, water bottles and other basic necessities for the residents who were affected by Typhoon Odette in the Visayas and Mindanao. At the same time, the PAL Group rescued 430 residents and stranded individuals from...
While relief operations for Filipinos affected by typhoon Odette continue, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is encouraging the public to help either by donating or volunteering. (Photo courtesy of USAID) The international development agency said individuals, who want...
President Duterte said the Philippines will stay neutral amid the growing tension between China and Taiwan, noting that the country cannot afford to go to war against the Asian giant. President Rodrigo Duterte (Malacañang photo) Duterte made the statement after he announced that the country's...