Despite government efforts in responding to Severe Tropical Storm Kristine, President Marcos lamented the loss of lives and expressed wish that they could do more for the people. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. during the memorial mass for those who died due to Typhoon...
President Marcos said he had ordered different government agencies to further enhance the country's disaster preparedness to reduce the impact of calamities and avoid fatalities from natural disasters. PROVIDING ASSISTANCE — President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. leads the distribution of...
BATANGAS CITY – Two barangay tanods or watchmen were killed and six others were injured after a jeepney crashed into them in Barangay Tulo, this city, on Friday afternoon, Nov. 1. Police identified the fatalities as Jocelyn Claro Macatangay, 49, and Arnold Ebora Calaluan, 49, watchmen of...
CAMP VICENTE LIM, Laguna – Police arrested a 55-year-old poultry helper in Lobo, Batangas on All Saints’ Day for allegedly raping a 16-year-old girl multiple times. The Police Regional Office 4-A identified the suspect as Leo of San Juan, Batangas. He was the fifth most wanted person on the...
Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino led the distribution of relief goods to nearly 2,000 families in four municipalities across Batangas on Thursday, Oct. 31 which were devastated by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine last week. Senate Majority Leader Francis 'Tolentino arrives in Talisay to lead...
TALISAY, Batangas (AP) – As severe tropical storm “Kristine” (international name “Trami”) pounded his rural home, Raynaldo Dejucos asked his wife and children to stay indoors and keep safe from possible lightning strikes, slippery roads, or catching a fever. One thing the 36-year-old...
AGONCILLO, Batangas – Eight persons were killed and six individuals are missing in three barangays due to a flash flood here spawned by tropical cyclone "Kristine" on Thursday, Oct. 24. A WELCOME arch in the town of Agoncillo in Batangas province. (Wikipedia) Police identified the fatalities as...
BALETE, Batangas – Seven individuals were reported missing after their house was washed away by a flash flood in Sitio Siatin, Barangay San Sebastian, this town, on Friday morning, Oct. 25. A STREET in Balete, Batangas. (Wikipedia) Police identified the missing as Rodrigo M. Falceso, 47;...
TALISAY, Batangas – Authorities have identified the 18 fatalities of a landslide in Barangay Sampaloc here on Thursday, Oct. 24. VIEW of the municipality of Talisay, Batangas from Tagaytay City. (Wikipedia) READ: https://mb.com.ph/2024/10/25/18-killed-in-batangas-landslide The victims were Isidro...
TALISAY, Batangas – The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reported that at least 18 persons were killed in a landslide in Barangay Sampaloc here during the onslaught of severe tropical storm “Kristine” on Thursday night, Oct. 24. Authorities recovered the bodies during...
CAMP VICENTE LIM, Laguna – Nine individuals were killed by severe tropical storm “Kristine” in Batangas, police said. SEVERE tropical storm 'Kristine' is about to leave the Philippine Area of Responsibility. The Police Regional Office 4-A said six persons – four adults and two...
LIPA CITY, Batangas – A 41-year-old housewife and her son were found dead with stab wounds in Barangay Pangao here on Monday afternoon, Oct. 22. Police identified the victims as Rhona and Kurt Lalusin. The victims’ neighbor, Eva Latorre Malabanan, found the victims when she arrived at their...