The areas affected by typhoon Odette have already received more than P146.88 million worth of humanitarian assistance, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said Monday, Dec. 27. (DSWD VII Facebook page) The DSWD’s Disaster Response Operations Monitoring and Information Center...
Almost P119 million worth of humanitarian assistance has so far been provided to the areas affected by typhoon Odette, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said Sunday, Dec. 26. (DSWD) Citing the report of its Disaster Response Operations Monitoring and Information Center...
Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Senator Richard Gordon vowed to provide aid to 400,000 victims of typhoon Odette as the organization continues to appeal for more donations. Photo from the Philippine Red Cross "Every bit helps, and hopefully we can come out as...
More than P90.1 million worth of humanitarian assistance has so far been extended to the regions affected by the onslaught of typhoon Odette, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said Friday, Dec. 24. (DSWD Region VII Facebook page) The aid was extended by the DSWD, local...
President Duterte warned typhoon "Odette" victims that their incoming financial aid shouldn't be used on the two things that he loathes--liquor and gambling. President Rodrigo Duterte addresses locals in Puerto Princesa, Palawan on Dec. 23, 2021. (Screenshot from Facebook live) Speaking to typhoon...
More foreign countries sent help and pledged cash aid to the Philippines for its relief operations in typhoon-ravaged areas in the country. (Photo courtesy of the USAID) After the United States, China, South Korea, Japan, Canada, and United Kingdom donated financial assistance and basic goods for...
The humanitarian assistance extended to the typhoon victims has increased to more than P38.7 million, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said Wednesday, Dec. 22. (DSWD Region VII Facebook page) As of 6 p.m., Dec. 22, the assistance provided by the DSWD, local government units,...
A humanitarian airplane has been deployed by the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) to the island of Siargao, one of the most hard-hit areas by Typhoon Odette, the organization said on Tuesday, Dec. 21. Photo from the Philippine Red Cross PRC said in a statement that the plane had a large team who would...
Cabinet Secretary and acting presidential spokesperson Karlo Nograles on Wednesday, Dec. 22, said the Philippines is grateful for the pledge of support from several countries, international organizations, and development partners for communities hard-hit byTyphoon Odette (international name Rai) in...
An outpour of support from several countries came to the Philippines as the national government raced to reach out to the areas affected by typhoon "Odette" days after its onslaught. Aftermath of typhoon "Odette" in Dinagat Islands (Photo courtesy of the OVP) The United States (US), China, and...
President Duterte turned to his trusty jokes and punchlines to make typhoon "Odette" victims in Cebu laugh and perhaps forget about their plight, even for a little while. President Rodrigo Duterte speaks during the distribution of government aid to typhoon victims in Cebu on Dec. 19, 2021....
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) assured the public Monday, Dec. 20, that the delivery of humanitarian assistance and the repacking of food packs continue, as typhoon Odette has affected more than 1.8 million individuals or more than 452,000 families. (DSWD Western Visayas...