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Mining operations within the Marikina River Basin should not be blamed for the massive flooding that engulfed some parts of Marikina and Rizal province during the onslaught of Typhoon Ulysses, the deadliest and most destructive typhoon to hit the country in 2020.

The Philippine government has released a revised set of water discharge protocols for Magat Dam, one of the biggest dams in Asia, to avoid a repeat of unprecedented flooding that drowned Cagayan province during the onslaught of Typhoon Ulysses last year.

Chinita Princess Kim Chiu wrapped up 2020 by donating food packages for 2,300 families and individuals hit by typhoon “Ulysses” recently.

Last year has been tougher than most, but it was also full of moments and milestones for our country that have been the pinpoints of light and hope. It would be nice to remember them on the first day of this new year. Here are our top picks of 2020’s most inspiring events, from the momentous to the magical.

Not even the flood can stop Adam Legaspi in doing what he loves best – photography.

Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray joined the Philippine Red Cross team who flew to Bicol province to send the much-needed help for the depressed areas of Camarines Sur and Catanduanes due to the recent typhoons “Pepito” and “Ulysses”

Video producers raises fund through selling artworks

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Typhoon Ulysses’ damage and losses to the agriculture sector grew to P12.8 billion, from the previously reported P4 billion, due to production losses at farm commodities like rice, corn, high-value crops, among others.

The recent typhoons, aside from the yet unbeaten COVID-19, have brought a heavy weight to the lives of many Filipinos. Amidst all this, others continue to bring joy and positivity to lighten the situation.

More than a week since Typhoon Ulysses, the deadliest typhoon to hit the Philippines so far for this year, made landfall in Quezon province, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said it had so far distributed P1.43 billion worth of farm and fishery inputs, farm machinery, livelihood projects, and cash and food aid in the province.

Maynilad Water Services, Inc. will continue to implement rotational service interruption until Sunday (November 29) more than two weeks since Typhoon Ulysses made landfall in the country and brought a lot of mud to the La Mesa Treatment Plant.

Fishermen in Bicol region, which was badly hit by Ulysses and Rolly, are worried that if they won’t be able to recover from the recent typhoons fast enough and fix their boats, they will stay hungry until February next year.

After a week of playing DOTA2, San Miguel Beer big man June Mar Fajardo has raised over P30,000 for the victims of Typhoon "Ulysses."

GMA Network’s socio-civic arm GMA Kapuso Foundation (GMAKF) fulfills the Kapuso mandate of Serbisyong Totoo via its ‘Operation Bayanihan’ relief operations as thousands of Filipinos across the country are in dire need of help following the onslaught of Super Typhoon Rolly and, most recently, Typhoon Ulysses.

The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) is sending financial aid to national team members affected by Typhoon Ulysses.

This donation is coursed through the SM Foundation and will be allocated for rebuilding housing projects, emergency food supplies, and preventative infrastructure projects in areas susceptible to flooding.

They don’t step on the breaks when it comes to helping because giving back is their core value.