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...
First-A330neo-delivery-to-Cebu-Pacific-on-lease-from-Avolon-ferry-flight-012 Cebu Pacific (CEB) will not carry generator sets (gen sets), UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply), power banks, live animals, seafood, fruits and vegetables as relief goods due to safety and logistical concerns. In an...
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...
Just like he promised, President Duterte returned to typhoon-ravaged provinces Wednesday, Dec. 22 to personally hand out orders for both relief and rehabilitation efforts. President Rodrigo Duterte speaks to Dinagat Island residents on Dec. 22, 2021 (Screenshot from Facebook live) "President...
A young girl in Manila donated her entire savings to help in Odette relief operations being mounted by Manila City officials. According to Barangay 609 chairman and city councilor Leilani Marie Honrado Lacuna, head of Manila’s relief operations, the young girl is the daughter of a Santa Cruz,...
Presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo paid a visit to typhoon-ravaged towns in Palawan province to distribute relief goods and personally talk to residents who lost their homes and livelihood. Vice President Leni Robredo speaks to an affected resident during her Palawan visit on...
Vice President Leni Robredo penned an appreciation post to actress-TV host Kris Aquino for joining her in delivering assistance to Typhoon “Odette” victims in Negros Occidental last Tuesday, Dec. 21. Actress-TV host Kris Aquino and Vice President Leni Robredo (Photo from Robredo via Facebook)...
“I know we've all been busy during this hectic season, but this deserves your minute or two,” noted stylist Pam Quiñones posts on Instagram. “The devastation of Vis-Min caused by #Odetteph has left me heartbroken... If you've been here for a while you know that I'm from Mindanao. Our city...
A humanitarian airplane has been deployed by the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) to the island of Siargao, one of the most hard-hit areas by Typhoon Odette, the organization said on Tuesday, Dec. 21. Photo from the Philippine Red Cross PRC said in a statement that the plane had a large team who would...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) couldn't be more thankful, with Gerald Anderson personally handing to them his donations to victims of Typhoon Odette. On Facebook, they gave a special shout-out to the actor who is also Auxiliary Commander of the PCG-Auxiliary. They wrote: "MARAMING SALAMAT,...
Presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo on Tuesday, Dec. 21, flew to Negros Oriental and Negros Occidental, to bring relief aid and leave a team there for the assessment of the situation on the ground amid the devastation left by Typhoon “Odette”. Actress-TV host Kris Aquino joins...
Several countries have extended assistance by sending basic goods and temporary shelters to communities heavily-affected by typhoon Odette. (Photo courtesy of the USAID and UNHCR) Countries like Japan, China, Canada, Australia, and United Kingdom have launched their respective relief operations to...
