The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Tuesday, October 7, said it continues to deliver life-saving humanitarian assistance to communities in Cebu affected by the 6.9-magnitude earthquake, a week after the powerful tremor struck the province. Despite responding to three disasters simultaneously, the...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will rebuild more than 1,000 classrooms in Masbate that were damaged by Typhoon Opong. DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon said they are eyeing the completion of the rebuilding within 60 days to restore learning facilities for students affected by the...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has ordered the suspension of a Cebu-based business process outsourcing (BPO) firm after inspectors found violations of workplace safety and disaster preparedness protocols following the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck northern Cebu on Sept. 30....
Confronted with consecutive disasters such as typhoons and a deadly earthquake, President Marcos emphasized that response from the government must "move very quickly" with no delay. "It 's very simple for me. I 'm motivated by, like, think of the children that are in distress now. What do...
The death toll from the powerful magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck northern Cebu has climbed to 71 while at least 559 others were injured, according to the latest situational report of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) released on Sunday, Oct. 5. The...
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) announced on Friday, October 3, that it will deploy an Aid Caravan to deliver additional relief goods and transport vehicles to communities devastated by Typhoon “Opong” in Masbate and the 6.9-magnitude earthquake in Cebu. PCSO General Manager...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Thursday, October 2, announced that it is mobilizing family tents and emergency supplies for thousands of families displaced by the powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake in Northern Cebu, following a direct call from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The quake, which...
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) has mobilized immediate relief operations to assist communities devastated by the powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Cebu and nearby provinces earlier this week. Acting on the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., PCSO General...
With classrooms damaged and communities reeling from a powerful earthquake in Cebu and back-to-back typhoons, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, October 1, assured that recovery plans will be implemented to ensure learning continuity for millions of affected students. In a statement,...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Wednesday, October 1, issued an emergency appeal for donations and support after a magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck near Bogo City, Cebu, leaving families displaced, roads blocked, and hospitals in urgent need of assistance. The PRC stressed that its resources are...
Cebu Archbishop Alberto Uy has directed all parishes and rectories under the Archdiocese of Cebu to undergo structural assessments following the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck northern Cebu on the evening of September 30. Through Archdiocesan Chancellor Msgr. Renato Beltran Jr., the...
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Saturday, Sept. 27, directed all regional directors to submit reports on the effects of Typhoon “Opong" on offices and personnel to ensure timely assistance and full restoration of operations. LTO Chief Assistant Secretary Vigor D. Mendoza II said the...
