Recovered submarine drone: National security implications cited

Priam Nepomuceno - Philippine News Agency 01/03/2025

MANILA – The National Security Council (NSC) stressed the urgent need to find out the origin of the submersible drone recovered in Masbate, citing its possible implications on national security. “Inaalam talaga natin iyong puno’t, dulo nito kasi…

Gov’t aid to Kanlaon-affected families near P149M – NDRRMC

Priam Nepomuceno - Philippine News Agency 12/30/2024

MANILA – The national government and local government units (LGUs) have so far provided some P148.9 million worth of assistance to families affected by the Dec. 9 eruption of the Kanlaon Volcano, the National Disaster Risk Reduction…

Mt. Kanlaon: Total evacuation within permanent danger zone ordered

Priam Nepomuceno - Philippine News Agency 12/16/2024

MANILA, Philippines – Task Force Kanlaon has issued a mandatory evacuation order to be completed on Monday for families residing within the 6-kilometer permanent danger zone (PDZ) near Mt. Kanlaon in Negros Island as increased volcanic activity is…

11.7K families so far affected by Kanlaon eruption

Priam Nepomuceno - Philippine News Agency 12/12/2024

MANILA – The recent eruption of Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island has so far affected 11,791 families, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Thursday. In its latest situation report, the disaster response body…

Kanlaon area: Urgent evacuation of 87,000 residents underway

Priam Nepomuceno - Philippine News Agency 12/10/2024

MANILA, Philippines – Following the explosive eruption of Mount Kanlaon Monday afternoon, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) announced that an urgent evacuation operation is underway for approximately 87,000 residents in the surrounding areas. In line with this,…

New law spares schools from use as evacuation centers

Priam Nepomuceno - Philippine News Agency 12/09/2024

MANILA – The recent passage of the Ligtas Pinoy Centers Act would reduce the reliance and conversion of public schools into temporary evacuation centers in times of calamities, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said. “This will…

TD Kristine: OCD activates ‘Charlie’ protocol in 7 regions

Priam Nepomuceno - Philippine News Agency 10/22/2024

MANILA – The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) on Monday said it has activated the “Charlie” protocol —the highest level of emergency preparedness— in seven regions in response to the potential impacts of Tropical Depression Kristine. The regions…

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