Save the Children launches emergency response in Lando-affected areas

PR 10/21/2015

SAVE the Children has launched an emergency response as recent government reports revealed that around 280,000 people—or more than 150,000 children—have been affected by typhoon Lando. Some of them are living in cramped evacuation centers, after they…

4 sitios of barangay Tisa under state of calamity

Jhunnex Napallacan, Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 09/17/2015

Buhisan Dam overflowed during downpour, says MCWD Four sitios of barangay Tisa in Cebu City were declared under a state of calamity after the flooding that damaged several houses last Tuesday. The flooding was traced to the…

Damage assessment first before calamity declaration

Melissa Q. Cabahug, Victor Anthony V. Silva 05/23/2015

PROVINCIAL Board Member Thadeo Ouano yesterday cautioned against rushing the declaration of a state of calamity in the entire province. He said the situation in each of the 51 towns and cities should be assessed thoroughly first.…

Disaster preparedness eyed for schools

Nestle L. Semilla 03/30/2015

Include disaster preparedness in the elementary and high school curriculum to better prepare students against calamities. Cebu City Mayor Mike Rama asked this of the Department of Education (DepEd)-Cebu City Division, the city’s Local School Board and…

Basak San Nicolas under state of calamity

Edison Delos Angeles, Jose Santino S. Bunachita 01/28/2015

The barangay council of Basak San Nicolas was placed under a state of calamity in a special session  yesterday afternoon after the fire that razed at least 82 houses hit Sitio Alegre Monday afternoon. Councilor Norman Navarro…

Strong winds and heavy rains in northern Cebu as Glenda moves to Manila

Marian Z. Codilla, Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 07/15/2014

(Second update: 3:15 p.m.)   Strong winds and heavy rains hit the northern towns of Cebu as typhoon Glenda headed to Manila from from east of Catarman in northern Samar where it was located at speeds of…

Girl, 4, killed in Cebu fire

Chito O. Aragon, Jhunnex Napallacan 02/04/2014

Stella Jean Romero, 4, was playing with her brother at the mezzanine of her aunt’s house in Bayabas extension, Punta Princesa, Cebu City when it was engulfed by fire at noon yesterday. Her uncle, George Herbella, tried…

Fires break out at height of Basyang

Chito O. Aragon 02/02/2014

Two fires broke out in Cebu City despite a heavy downpour brought by tropical storm Basyang last Friday evening. The first fire broke out at 11:12 p.m. in sitio Panchang, barangay Inayawan. The fire originated in the…

Hundreds moved to safety before ‘Basyang’ struck Cebu

Peter L. Romanillos 02/02/2014

Close to 700 families residing in coastal barangays and landslide-prone areas in Cebu were evacuated hours before tropical storm Basyang brought rains and strong winds Friday night. While no storm surges were reported in Cebu coasts,   Neil…

Rock solid houses needed as Yolanda-like typhoons, powerful earthquakes, frequent flooding part of ‘new normal’

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 01/30/2014

With two major calamities hitting the country in the last quarter of last year, architects and engineers see the need to build structures that can withstand disasters of epic proportions. In a forum organized by the Ramon…

Young fire victim need help with city gov’t hospital bills

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 12/29/2013

The struggle isn’t over yet for 6-year-old Mary Irene Simbajon and her 2-year-old brother Matthew Justin, who spent Christmas in the hospital for treatment of severe burns on their arms, and legs. They survived the Dec. 14…

Medellin mayor warns about price hikes

Aileen Garcia-Yap 11/13/2013

After reports of overpriced construction materials and food items, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is now checking stores in Medellin and Daanbantayan to check if the price freeze imposed by the government has been violated. Price…

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