“Ruby” landfalls in Masbate; Flood warning in N. Cebu

Bencyrus Ellorin 12/07/2014

 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…

Women’s rights

12/07/2014

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…

The Pinoy as prepper

Radel Paredes 12/07/2014

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…

Prayers against Ruby

Ricky Poca 12/07/2014

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 …

Vatican surprised at Filipinos inspiring acts for Pope’s visit

12/07/2014

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…

Palma dismayed at churches rejecting evacuees

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 12/07/2014

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, hygiene top concerns of Talisay city

Edison Delos Angeles, Victor Anthony V. Silva 12/07/2014

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…

No classes in Cebu Monday

Marian Z. Codilla 12/07/2014

(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…

Capitol distributes 51 satellite phones to towns

Victor Anthony V. Silva 12/07/2014

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…

Capa heads Cebu city police

Jose Santino S. Bunachita, Melissa Q. Cabahug 12/07/2014

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 open homes to evacuees

Peter L. Romanillos 12/07/2014

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…

Pagasa: Slow speed of storm means more rain; Evacuees in Cebu city came ‘too early’

Jose Santino S. Bunachita, Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 12/07/2014

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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