The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Monday, Dec. 20, that typhoon “Odette” initially destroyed a total of P343,454,774 in infrastructure and agriculture across Visayas and Midanao. Aftermath of typhoon Odette in Dinagat Islands (Photo courtesy of the OVP)...
After being battered by typhoon “Odette,” more than 700,000 Filipinos are now facing hunger, thirst, and the threat of looting across nine regions that were affected by the storm. The aftermath of Typhoon Odette in Sipalay City, Negros Occidental province. (Courtesy of Jeffrey Gelangre/Manila...
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported Saturday night, Dec. 18, that it has monitored 31 deaths in the aftermath of typhoon “Odette.” The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) rescues around 55 residents in Kabangkalan City and Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental...
A day after typhoon “Odette” pummeled Visayas and Mindanao, Undersecretary Ricardo Jalad, Executive Director of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), went to the ground on Saturday, Dec. 18, and visited several areas that were badly hit by the most powerful storm...
At least 14 people were reported to have died as typhoon “Odette” pummeled Visayas and Mindanao, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) disclosed Friday night, Dec. 17. President Duterte (left) listens to the presentation of NDRRMC Executive Director Ricardo Jalad...
The number of persons who died due to typhoon “Odette” has increased to three, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Friday afternoon, Dec. 17. Residents who evacuated at the Dinggoy Roxas Civic Center ahead of the onslaught of Typhoon “Odette”. (Photo from Ronnie Dadivas...
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported on Friday, Dec. 17, that typhoon “Odette” (international name: Rai) had similar characteristics with super typhoon “Yolanda” in 2013 and typhoon “Sendong” in 2011. (Screenshot from NDRRMC livestream) Typhoon...
Typhoon Odette has killed at least one person and displaced 198,000 people as it ravaged Visayas, Mindanao, and parts of Luzon, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) and Philippine National Police (PNP) disclosed Friday, Dec. 17. Residents who evacuated at the Dinggoy...
The operations center of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) hoisted a red alert status on Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 15, in anticipation of the effects of typhoon “Odette.” NDRRMC Executive Director Ricardo Jalad provides updates on typhoon "Odette" on Dec. 15,...
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) urged the public Tuesday, Dec. 14, to prepare for the onslaught of tropical storm “Odette” as 10,000 barangays were identified to be at-risk of its devastation. National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC)...
Malacañang has assured Filipinos of the government's readiness as far as the threat of tropical depression "Odette" is concerned. (Eutah Mizushima/ Unsplash) "The government is closely monitoring tropical depression Odette which, according to weather forecasters, will likely enter the Philippine...
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) conducted a disaster preparedness webinar for persons with disability (PWDs), victims of calamities, and fisherfolk as it sought to promote inclusive disaster management among vulnerable populations. The National Disaster Risk...
