The national government has provided a total of P205,026,325 worth of assistance to victims of typhoon “Odette,” the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported Monday, Jan. 3. General Luna in Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte on Dec. 22 after it was devastated by...
Saying "politics should not come in the way of humanitarian assistance," senatorial aspirant and former presidential spokesman Harry Roque recently flew to Mindanao region to extend help to those affected by Typhoon "Odette." Former Palace spokesperson and current senatorial aspirant Harry Roque...
(DSWD FACEBOOK PAGE) The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and local government units (LGUs) have so far provided over P293.35 million worth of assistance to families affected by typhoon Odette (international name: "Rai"). Of the total assistance, P235.82 million was provided by...
Presidential aspirant Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Sunday, Jan. 2, assured the victims of Typhoon "Odette" that he will help them rebuild their damaged communities. In a statement, Marcos vowed to assist in reconstructing the victims' communities as he expressed his sympathy with them....
Clad in boots and fatigue uniforms, Philippine Army (PA) personnel celebrated the New Year on Saturday, January 1, by transporting carpentry items and relief goods to areas that were hit by typhoon “Odette” more than two weeks ago. Lt. Gen. Romao Brawner Jr., PA Commanding General, ordered the...
Re-electionist Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Sunday hailed the selflessness and tireless efforts of electrical linemen and their crew members saying they are the unsung heroes in the aftermath of Typhoon Odette. Gatchalian lamented they often do not receive the recognition they deserve for the...
Save Palawan Seas Foundation deploys rapid assessment task force to better understand the destruction of Northern PalawaRn THEY NEED HELP The aftermath of Typhoon Odette (Bobbie Alota from AFP) Through Typhoon Odette, the nation is coming together. Save Palawan Seas Foundation has conducted and...
The 2022 P5.024-trillion national budget will be critical in implementing the government's coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic response, and in ensuring the country’s economic recovery. Senator Christopher "Bong" Go, chairman of the Senate Health Committee, issued this statement after...
As part of its initiative in helping the “Odette”-hit communities, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rolando Bautista, together with President Rodrigo Duterte visited Central Visayas. (File Photo / DSWD) In a statement, DSWD said the visitation was conducted on...
President Duterte's soaring approval rating is testament to the "responsiveness" of his administration this late into his tenure. President Rodrigo Duterte (Malacañang photo) Cabinet Secretary and Acting Presidential Spokesperson Karlo Nograles had this to say Friday, Dec. 31 as he highlighted the...
Undersecretary Ricardo Jalad, Executive Director of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), maintained Friday, Dec. 31, that the Council was quick to respond to the needs of Filipinos who were affected by Typhoon “Odette.” NDRRMC Executive Director Ricardo Jalad...
President Duterte has repeatedly told typhoon "Odette" victims in his relief operations to the affected provinces that he is "not campaigning" for the May 2022 elections. President Rodrigo Duterte (second from right) leads the distribution of aid to typhoon victims in Tisa, Cebu City on Dec. 23,...
