Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday called on the government to uphold the safety and welfare of children in areas hit by Typhoon Odette. In particular, Gatchalian took to task the Department of Education (DepEd), Department of Health (DOH), and Department of Social Welfare and Development...
The Department of Finance (DOF) will draw this week $80 million of the World Bank’s standby loan extended to the Philippines to support the national government’s disaster relief and rehabilitation efforts in provinces devastated by Typhoon “Odette.” Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III...
House Deputy Minority leader and Bayan Muna Rep. Carlos Isagani Zarate on Thursday, Dec. 23 called on the Duterte administration to stop scrimping on government funds as it deals with the devastation that typhoon “Odette” wrought on several provinces, saying that government has at least P9...
BENEFIT CONCERT In the face of another disaster brought about by super typhoon Odette, Filipinos will prove once again that they will not leave anyone behind as they help each other rise from this tragedy. ABS-CBN is streaming its “Tulong Tulong sa Pag-Ahon: Andito Tayo Para Sa Bawat Pamilya”...
Victims of typhoon "Odette" in the Philippines can expect the expedited delivery of assistance from Middle Eastern nation Qatar after its emir or leader spoke with President Duterte via telephone. (Photos from Malacañang/ Unsplash) "President Rodrigo Roa Duterte conveyed his sincerest appreciation...
Odette, the strongest typhoon to hit the Philippines in 2021, has dampened the Philippine government’s overall growth outlook for agriculture sector, which already lost over P3-billion worth due to the typhoon. "The growth outlook is dampened," said Agriculture Secretary William Dar said in a...
Kris Aquino (right) and Angel Loccsin Queen of All Media Kris Aquino has revealed the golden heart of actress-philanthropist Angel Locsin. In a video circulating online, Kris was overheard saying Angel's P2 million donation for the victims of typhoon "Odette" during a short speech when she visited...
A group on Thursday, Dec. 23, urged the government to grant the benefits of teachers and non-teaching personnel especially those that were severely affected by typhoon Odette (international name: Rai). (JUAN CARLO DE VELA / MANILA BULLETIN) In a statement, the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT)...
At least 300 families affected by typhoon "Odette" at the Pagasa Island in the West Philippine Sea would benefit from the food items that are now being transported by personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard. The personnel of the PCG will be giving relief supplies and drinking water to some 300...
Dioceses affected by typhoon Odette received cash aid from Caritas Manila. Caritas Manila Church-run Radio Veritas on Thursday said Caritas Manila sent P2 million to the Diocese of Surigao through Fr. John Young, president of the Father Saturnino Urios University of Butuan City. The social action...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has facilitated the delivery of relief goods and other donations from the Manila Bulletin Publishing Corp. and other donors to the victims of typhoon "Odette" devastation especially in the Visayas and Mindanao. Through its Civil-Military Coordination Center...
To help the victims of Typhoon "Odette" in Bohol, Leyte, Siargao, and Cebu City, the Caloocan City government sent the first batch of relief goods to these provinces on Tuesday, Dec. 21. According to the local government, the initial relief includes sacks of rice, hygiene kits, coffee, canned...
