The World Bank has remitted to the Bureau of the Treasury the government’s loan for disaster relief and rehabilitation in Typhoon Odette-hit areas, the Department of Finance (DOF) said. Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III said on Tuesday, Dec. 28, that the national government received from...
At least 16 countries and six international organizations have already expressed intention to extend relief aid and assist n the rehabilitation of areas that were affected by typhoon “Odette,” the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) disclosed Tuesday, Dec. 28....
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has been working double time to transport food, water, and other relief items as well as help in the rehabilitation of the areas that were severely devastated by typhoon “Odette” nearly two weeks ago. Lt. Gen. Andres Centino, Chief of Staff of the Armed...
The Philippine agriculture sector is now reeling from more than P6-billion worth of damage and losses eight days after Typhoon Odette, the strongest typhoon to hit the Philippines this year, made several landfalls in many parts of Visayas and Mindanao. Based on the latest report of the Department...
President Duterte has instructed the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) to tap idle government lands in the effort to relocate Filipinos who were displaced by typhoon "Odette". RELOCATION PLAN--President Rodrigo Duterte (left) relays...
President Duterte has expressed his frustration over what he described as the "stupid laws" that prevent the national government from promptly responding to disasters, like the one caused by typhoon "Odette" the week before Christmas. President Rodrigo Duterte (Malacañang photo) In his...
President Duterte has described his experience of assessing the damage caused by typhoon "Odette" in the various provinces in the Visayas and Mindanao as "soul-bruising". President Rodrigo Duterte (Malacañang photo) But it's the fate of one particular coastal city in Negros...
The Department of Health (DOH) said on Monday, Dec. 27, that approximately 141 health facilities were damaged by typhoon Odette. Health Secretary Francisco Duque III / RTVM screenshot During the President's pre-recorded public address, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III reported damages in Region...
The United States (US) will provide an additional P50-million aid to the Philippines for its ongoing relief operations to areas affected by the onslaught of typhoon Odette, the US Embassy in Manila bared. (Photo courtesy of the US Embassy in the Philippines) "The United States government, through...
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has conducted relief operations to regions affected by Typhoon “Odette” as part of its “bayanihan” efforts this holiday season. Photo from PEZA “Christmas doesn’t just happen in one day. Every day is an opportunity for us to help our...
Several esports organization made sure to share the joy of the holiday season with their own relief efforts for the victims of Typhoon Odette in Eastern and Central Visayas. Blacklist International, Nexplay Esports and Team Secret initiated their respective relief drives to help Typhoon Odette...
Despite the huge challenge and distraction that was typhoon "Odette", the Philippines still managed to surpass its target for the second round of the national vaccination days (NVD) held from Dec. 15 to 23. (Keith Bacongco/ File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) Cabinet Secretary and Acting Presidential...
