The People’s Republic of China said it will donate $2.4 million in funds and emergency supplies to areas affected by recent typhoons that struck the Philippines. “In the spirit of humanity and friendship with the Philippine people, China has provided assistance in cash and emergency supplies to...
TACLOBAN CITY — Southern Leyte Rep. Christopherson Yap has extended assistance to the municipality of Saint Bernard and other areas battered by typhoon “Tino” in the province. Yap distributed 250 sleeping kits, 250 family kits, and 500 bottles of distilled drinking water to families at the...
The number of fatalities from Super Typhoon “Uwan” climbed to 27 after nine additional bodies were recovered by authorities, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) confirmed Wednesday, Nov. 12. The latest figures showed that Ifugao in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) had the highest tally...
BACOLOD CITY – Damage to agriculture, fisheries, and livestock due to typhoon “Tino” in the province of Negros Occidental is almost P100 million. The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) reported that Negros Occidental incurred P99,136,528.37 in damage – P72.5...
TACLOBAN CITY – San Francisco, Southern Leyte Mayor Jason Ortizo thanked former Philippine National Police chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III for donating a generator set and internet modem to the municipality which was heavily affected by typhoon “Tino” last week. “Thank you, Gen. Nick Torre,...
CEBU CITY – Bohol is extending a helping hand to typhoon-hit Cebu province. The provincial government of Bohol has launched “One SugBohol: “TINO-od nga Pasko,” a unified effort to extend compassion and deliver assistance to communities affected by typhoon ‘’Tino’’ in Cebu. The...
CEBU CITY – At the time Cebu was being battered by typhoon ‘’Tino,’’ Cebu fifth district Rep. Duke Frasco and seven mayors were in Europe. And for this, the group of public officials must be held administratively and criminally liable, according to lawyer Julito Añora Jr. Añora on...
King Charles III and Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom expressed solidarity with the Philippines over death and destruction wrought by recent typhoons. The British monarch, in a message posted by the UK Embassy in Manila on Tuesday, Nov. 11, said he and his wife were “deeply concerned” by the...
BACOLOD CITY - Negros Occidental sustained P428 million in infrastructure damage from typhoon "Tino." The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said bridges incurred the highest damage at P296,300,000; followed by roads at P85,800,000; schools at P21,816,533.33; other structures...
Following widespread destruction and flooding caused by Typhoons Tino and Uwan, thousands of displaced families are receiving critical support from World Vision Philippines. The organization has launched emergency relief operations for families devastated by “Uwan” and “Tino,” which...
ILOILO CITY — The agriculture and fisheries sector of Iloilo province sustained P185.2 million in damage from typhoon "Tino." The Iloilo Provincial Agriculture Office reported on Tuesday, Nov. 11, that 9,513 farmers and fisherfolk have been affected in nearly all of the 42 towns and component...
While Malacañang maintained its distance over the issue of local chief executives who were abroad during the onslaught of Typhoon Tino, it warned against complacency in times of disasters. "Unang-una sa Pangulo, hindi po niya gusto ito. Hindi niya po gusto na ang mga liderato ay chill-chill lang...
