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As of 8 a.m. Pagasa issued an orange flood warning in Northern Cebu, Bantayan and Camotes islands. Orange warning means “flood is threatening” because of heavy to intense rainfall (15-30mm/hour). As typhoon “Ruby” landfalls in Masbate island…
As we approach Human Rights Day on Dec. 10 and wind up the 18-day campaign against violence against women and children, I will highlight here key points in the Magna Carta of Women. The Magna Carta is…
Yesterday was like a vacuum. Everything was eerily still. It was as if the coming storm had sucked out all motion of the universe into itself. This scares me as I recall it was also like this…
This week, we face another challenge especially for us in the Visayas, with the threat of typhoon Ruby. Needless to say, our people have learned lessons from the experience with last year’s supertyphoon Yolanda. This is why …
MANILA, Philippines—The Vatican has lauded the Filipinos’ “faith-inspired activities” to ensure spiritual readiness for the visit of Pope Francis in January. According to Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle, papal visit committee head, Vatican officials were pleased…
Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma yesterday voiced out his disappointment over reports that some churches refused to open their doors to evacuees. The 63-year-old prelate said Catholic churches should serve as refuge for people, especially during typhoons and…
Overcrowding, damage to school property and personal hygiene are major concerns for the Talisay City government after nearly all of the city’s evacuation centers were filled to capacity last Friday evening in anticipation of the arrival of…
(Updated December 7, 2014; 12:35 pm) Classes in all levels are suspended Monday in all of Cebu due to Typhoon Ruby. Cebu Governor Hilario Davide III, Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama, Lapu-Lapu City Mayor and Mandaue City…
At least satellite phones were distributed to local government units in Cebu yesterday to ensure communication in case lines are bogged down due to supertyphoon Ruby. Satellite phones from Smart Communications can send texts and make calls…
Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama is not going to hold on to Sr. Supt. Noli Romana, who considers his sudden removal from his post as Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) director a promotion. In the meantime, Sr.…
Daanbantayan – Neighbors in this northern Cebu town are opening their homes to evacuees. At least 463 families started hosting evacuees from areas at risk of storm surges caused by supertyphoon Ruby. Daanbantayan Mayor Augusto Corro said…
4 DAYS OF RAIN The ‘slow’ travel of typhoon Ruby across the Visayas will bring more rain starting today till Wednesday, said weather experts. Pagasa Visayas chief meteorologist Oscar Tabada said he was concerned about the…
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