The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) is scheduled to resume trading on Thursday, July 25, after its temporary suspension of trading on Wednesday due to Typhoon Carina and the southwest monsoon. The PSE released a statement early Thursday announcing that trading activities at the exchange will...
Satellite image of Typhoon Carina (international name: Gaemi) (PAGASA/Facebook) Super typhoon “Carina” (international name “Gaemi”) weakened to a typhoon after making a looping track before making landfall over Taiwan, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services...
CAMP Olivas, City of San Fernando, Pampanga – The Police Regional Office-3 continues to conduct disaster response operations in Central Luzon in the aftermath of the southwest monsoon or “habagat” enhanced by super typhoon “Carina.” THE PRO-3 rescues people affected by typhoon 'Carina' in...
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – A total of 2,895 families or 8,298 persons were affected by heavy rains caused by the southwest monsoon or “habagat” and super typhoon "Carina" in the Bicol region on Wednesday, July 24. CARINA, now a super typhoon, approaching northern Taiwan. (PAGASA) Gremil Naz,...
United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and other foreign government officials are sympathizing with the Filipino people who are hardly hit by Super Typhoon Carina. Al Nahyan was the first government leader who issued sympathy to the Philippines after sending a...
La Mesa Dam (Manila Bulletin File Photo) After significant rainfall over the past two days, La Mesa Dam in Quezon City overflowed when it reached its spilling level of 80.15 meters at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration...
As Typhoon Carina and the enhanced southwest monsoon continue to bring heavy rains in different parts of the country, Malacañang has suspended work in government offices and classes at all levels in the National Capital Region (NCR), Central Luzon (Region III), and Calabarzon (Region IV-A)....
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has implemented a price freeze on essential commodities in Metro Manila after the state of calamity was declared due to Typhoon Carina and the southwest monsoon. Trade Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual said on Wednesday, July 24, that the immediate...
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan – The Department of Public Works and Highways-Region 2 reported affected roads as typhoon “Carina” pummeled Northern Luzon on Wednesday, July 24. DPWH personnel clear the Nueva Vizcaya-Pangasinan Road in Barangay Imugan, Santa Fe, Nueva Vizcaya affected by a...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian pushed anew for the need to construct dedicated evacuation centers to refrain from using schools as evacuation centers. Gatchalian reiterated his call on Wednesday, July 24, amid the onslaught of typhoon Carina. The lawmaker pointed out that during calamities, the common...
Some SM Malls in Rizal Province have cut short their operating hours to 4 p.m. as they open their parking spaces for motorists and commuters who may be affected by flood or heavy rain. SM City Masinag in Antipolo City and SM City San Mateo in San Mateo, Rizal both announced on their respective...
The Office of the Vice President (OVP) has prepositioned several relief packs for those who will be affected by Typhoon Carina. According to OVP, there are already relief items for 6,700 families. These were prepared by its Disaster Operations Center (DOC). The assistance will be distributed...
