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...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) appealed to travelers not to cancel their flights to Cebu, saying key tourism areas are safe and fully operational despite recent typhoons and an earthquake. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said the province’s recovery is ongoing but stable. Core tourism...
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...
CEBU CITY – Why were a group of Cebu mayors in London, England during the onslaught of typhoon “Tino”? The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) will try to find this out as it will investigate local officials who were in Europe when Cebu was battered by Tino on Nov. 4....
Malacañang said local executives, who were abroad during the onslaught of Typhoon Tino, will have to explain the purpose of their travel. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said the local chief executives ' overseas travel will have to be assessed first...
The United States will provide $1-million life-saving assistance to the Philippines to help communities recover from the devastation left by Typhoon Tino and the strong Cebu earthquake. The US Department of State made the announcement on Nov. 7, noting that the emergency disaster assistance was...
CEBU CITY – It has been almost a week since typhoon “Tino” battered Cebu province but several barangays in a mountainous town remain isolated. Balamban Mayor Amos Edwin Cabahug lamented that sending relief aid to six barangays has been a challenge as roads leading to the affected areas are...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has launched a sweeping audit of Cebu flood control projects implemented in 2016 to ensure accountability and address lapses exposed by recent severe flooding. DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon said the investigation, to be conducted with the Independent...
A lineman repairing power lines damaged by typhoon “Tino” in Cebu province was electrocuted on Thursday. The victim was identified as Junric Niñal Heraldez, 25, junior lineman of Cebeco. Police said the victim was working with Raynel Cano, senior lineman of Cebeco, in Barangay Bojo, Aloguinsan...
DAVAO CITY – The provincial government of Cotabato launched on Thursday, Nov. 6, a relief drive dubbed “Bayanihan para sa Cebu” for typhoon-hit communities in the province. In a statement, the provincial government said those who are willing to help may drop their donations at the Regional...
President Marcos has visited Liloan, Cebu to oversee the relief and recovery operations after the onslaught of Typhoon Tino. The President arrived in Liloan on Friday, Nov. 7, days after the typhoon, which has claimed 188 lives, made landfall in Cebu. Liloan is among the areas most severely...
CEBU CITY – The body of a woman buried alive during a landslide in Barangay Sapangdaku was recovered on Thursday, Nov. 6, as the death toll from typhoon ‘’Tino’’ continued to increase. The body of Alicia Llevado, 46, was recovered at 1:38 p.m. Two family members were earlier found. The...
