San Miguel Corporation (SMC) has activated its network in the Visayas and Mindanao regions to deliver truckloads of food to Odette-hit areas worth a total of P30 million so far. In a statement, the conglomerate said it has also dispatched fuel stocks at its Petron installations and, where possible,...
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...
The Department of Finance (DOF) is planning to tap the World Bank disaster response loan to fund the rehabilitation efforts in Typhoon Odette- affected areas. Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III said they will activate the $500 million in contingency loan from World Bank that the government...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has intensified its monitoring on sea travels as more than 28,000 outbound and inbound travelers have started to travel after being stranded in various ports nationwide. The move is to ensure the safe travel after port operations when "Odette" left the Philippine...
The special collection of the Manila Cathedral in Intramuros for the victims of typhoon "Odette" has already reached more than P3 million Photo Manila Cathedral FB On Tuesday, the Cathedral reported that their special collection already totaled P3,144,717.95 as of Dec. 20. “Words cannot express...
Matteo Guidicelli and members of the Philippine Army prepare the relief goods for families affected by typhoon 'Odette.' (Photos by Ali Vicoy) Actor Matteo Guidicelli took time off from his busy schedule as he lent a helping hand to victims of Typhoon Odette. Matteo is a Cebuano whose hometown was...
The country has enough funds to rehabilitate the areas that were devastated by typhoon “Odette” but the national government is willing to accept foreign assistance. Typhoon Odette leaves Siargao Island ravaged. (Leni Gerona Robredo/Facebook) As of Tuesday, Dec. 21, the National Disaster Risk...
The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) and the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) extended financial assistance to national athletes and coaches affected by Typhoon Odette. The PSC Board has approved the release of a P15,000 support for each of the 85 athletes and 20 coaches from 24 sports as part...
Human rights lawyer Chel Diokno has called on the government to give priority to Typhoon “Odette” victims by relaxing the documentary requirements to hasten their claims for benefits and financial assistance from concerned agencies. Human rights lawyer Chel Diokno “We ask the government to be...
Vice President Leni Robredo assured typhoon victims that she and her team will not leave them behind as she called on Filipinos to keep sending help. Vice President Leni Robredo visits Dinagat Islands on Dec. 19, 2021 to assess how her office can help the heavily-affected province. (Photo courtesy...
24 Oras anchors Vicky Morales, Mel Tiangco, and Ivan Mayrina With the country facing the onslaught brought about by Typhoon Odette (international name Rai) – considered as the strongest typhoon to hit the Philippines this year – GMA Network continues to deliver not only news and information,...
Angel Locsin (Instagram) I come from Bohol and my heart sank when I received a call from my Korean lessee that my fellow Boholanos are already looting in search for food and water in some areas in Bohol where no help has been given yet. Ninety percent of my fellow paisanos have lost their homes,...
