The country has enough funds to rehabilitate the areas that were devastated by typhoon “Odette” but the national government is willing to accept foreign assistance. Typhoon Odette leaves Siargao Island ravaged. (Leni Gerona Robredo/Facebook) As of Tuesday, Dec. 21, the National Disaster Risk...
Telecommunications services are still down in some areas affected by Typhoon "Odette," the Department of Information and Communications (DICT) reported Tuesday, Dec. 21. (JUAN CARLO DE VELA / MANILA BULLETIN) "Meron tayong ilang probinsya na malakas ang tama nung bagyo, Siargao, Surigao, Dinagat....
The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) and the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) extended financial assistance to national athletes and coaches affected by Typhoon Odette. The PSC Board has approved the release of a P15,000 support for each of the 85 athletes and 20 coaches from 24 sports as part...
Human rights lawyer Chel Diokno has called on the government to give priority to Typhoon “Odette” victims by relaxing the documentary requirements to hasten their claims for benefits and financial assistance from concerned agencies. Human rights lawyer Chel Diokno “We ask the government to be...
Vice President Leni Robredo assured typhoon victims that she and her team will not leave them behind as she called on Filipinos to keep sending help. Vice President Leni Robredo visits Dinagat Islands on Dec. 19, 2021 to assess how her office can help the heavily-affected province. (Photo courtesy...
24 Oras anchors Vicky Morales, Mel Tiangco, and Ivan Mayrina With the country facing the onslaught brought about by Typhoon Odette (international name Rai) – considered as the strongest typhoon to hit the Philippines this year – GMA Network continues to deliver not only news and information,...
The aftermath of typhoon Odette is currently affecting its operations and has resulted in delays in the release of winners, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said. (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) In a public advisory on Dec. 20, PCSO said that some results of lotto games have yet to be...
Angel Locsin (Instagram) I come from Bohol and my heart sank when I received a call from my Korean lessee that my fellow Boholanos are already looting in search for food and water in some areas in Bohol where no help has been given yet. Ninety percent of my fellow paisanos have lost their homes,...
The City of Manila on Monday, Dec. 20, extended aid to the towns of Sogod and Maasin in Southern Leyte following the onslaught of Typhoon Odette. IM MEDIA/ MANILA BULLETIN Aside from the Christmas food boxes, 1,000 food packs and drinking water were also donated by the city government. The City of...
The Muntinlupa City government has allotted P20 million as financial assistance to local government units (LGUs) that were hit by typhoon “Odette.” According to the Philippine National Police (PNP), as of Dec. 20, a total of 375 people were left dead by the onslaught of the typhoon. Surigao...
President Duterte has committed an additional P10 billion to assist the provinces that felt the wrath of typhoon "Odette" over the weekend. President Rodrigo Duterte (center) presides over a meeting with local officials of Negros Occidental, uniformed personnel, and officials from the national and...
Bishop Antonieto Cabajog has appealed for prayers after Surigao del Norte suffered “sizeable damage” from typhoon "Odette." The devastation left by typhoon Odette in Surigao del Norte province (PHOTO COURTESY PCG) “Please continue to pray for the Diocese of Surigao,” CBCP News quoted...
