Despite the heavy damage brought about by Super Typhoon “Egay”, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Tuesday, Aug. 1, assured that there is enough buffer stock of rice, the Philippines’ staple grain. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. presides over a sectoral meeting with agriculture...
The onslaught of Super Typhoon “Egay” (international name: Doksuri) has wiped out almost P2 billion worth of agricultural goods, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said on Tuesday, Aug. 1. (Photo from the Presidential Communications Office) Assistant Secretary for Operations Arnel de Mesa gave...
Nearly a week after Super Typhoon “Egay” left the country, around 50,000 individuals were still staying in evacuation centers due to the devastation brought by the recent calamity. *(L-R) Defense Secretary and NDRRMC Chairperson Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and * *Civil Defense Director Cesar Idio...
Over 160 schools have been damaged due to the onslaught of Typhoon Egay and the southwest monsoon or “habagat,” the Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday, July 31, said. (DepEd / MANILA BULLETIN) Citing data as of July 28, DepEd said that a total of 169 schools sustained damages. These...
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PNA) – Continuous rains from typhoon “Egay” and the enhanced southwest monsoon or “habagat” have affected 341,242 families or 1,195,866 persons in Region 3 (Central Luzon). The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC)-3 on Monday,...
The aluminum boat that was used by the four Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel who went missing while on a rescue mission during the onslaught of Super Typhoon “Egay” in Aparri, Cagayan was finally found, providing a glimmer of hope that the rescuers survived the ordeal. *(Photo: Philippine...
There will be enough supply of potable water for communities that were severely devastated by Super Typhoon “Egay,” the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) assured the public Monday, July 31. *(File photo) * OCD Administrator Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno said no less than President Ferdinand...
The southwest monsoon or "habagat'' enhanced by Super Typhoon (ST) ‘Egay’ and severe tropical storm (STS) "Falcon" inundated several parts of Central Luzon and Metro Manila in knee-deep to waist-deep waters, causing the mass evacuation of residents. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical...
Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos (Facebook) Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos expressed his gratitude on Sunday, July 30 to all those who have sent assistance to his district following Super Typhoon Egay's recent onslaught up north. Perhaps more importantly, the presidential...
The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has extended assistance to hasten power restoration activities and aid the families severely affected by the onslaught of typhoon “Egay.” The company promptly coordinated with the local government unit of Ilocos Norte and local power distributor Ilocos Norte...
House of Representatives (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The House of Representatives has sent P287 million worth of assistance--in cash and in kind--to the victims of Super Typhoon "Egay" in Northern Luzon and Central Luzon as of Sunday noon, July 30. Mainly put together by House Speaker...
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. admitted growing concerns about the impact of the El Niño phenomenon, particularly on the prices of the country’s staple grain. (Keith Bacongco/File Photo/MANILA BULLETIN) The Chief Executive also expressed his worry on the country’s rice supply...
