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Cielito F. Habito - @inquirerdotnet 11/24/2020

Those of us in Metro Manila and Calabarzon were spared from Supertyphoon “Rolly’s” worst fury, through what many believe was yet another proof of prayer power. But make no mistake: Rolly badly debilitated the Bicol Region with…

Real estate group aids Ulysses recovery efforts in Ilagan

PR 11/21/2020

Following Typhoon Ulysses’ widespread destruction last week in the province of Isabela, real estate advocacy group A Better Real Estate Philippines (ABREP) mobilized volunteers to provide crucial support to displaced families in Ilagan. A state of calamity…

‘Even God said rest on 7th day’: Sotto, Gordon defend Duterte’s absence in Rolly briefing

Christia Marie Ramos - Reporter / @CMRamosINQ 11/02/2020

MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Vicente Sotto III and Senator Richard Gordon on Monday defended President Rodrigo Duterte after the latter received flak for his absence during the government’s first briefing on its response to Typhoon Rolly.…

Snapshots of the storm

Kay Rivera - @inquirerdotnet 11/02/2020

It’s Sunday morning and winds are howling outside. On our barangay’s Facebook page, neighbors share photos of roads closed off because of debris or felled electrical posts. Friends send donations to people online who are asking for…

Russell Crowe hopes for safety of Filipinos as Rolly slams into Philippines

Krissy Aguilar - Reporter / @KAguilarINQ 11/01/2020

MANILA, Philippines — “Gladiator” actor Russell Crowe expressed concern for the safety of Filipinos as Typhoon Rolly (international name: Goni) barreled through parts of the Philippines. “Just read about Super Typhoon Goni. Extraordinary wind speeds,” Crowe said…

Typhoon Rolly makes 4th landfall in Lobo, Batangas

Darryl John Esguerra - Reporter / @DJEsguerraINQ 11/01/2020

MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Rolly made its 4th landfall in Lobo, Batangas, at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday,  the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported. “At this time, nasa kalupaan ito ng Batangas—ang sentro niya…

‘Rolly’ expected to bring extensive damage as it threatens PH

Katrina Hallare - Reporter / @KHallareINQ 10/31/2020

MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Rolly (international name: Goni) is expected to bring extensive damage along its path as it inches closer to the Philippine landmass, according to an assessment of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management…

Sea trips to Luzon, parts of the Visayas suspended due to Typhoon Rolly

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/31/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Philippine Coast Guard in Cebu (PCG-Cebu) has ordered the suspension of sea travels from the island province to Luzon and parts of the Visayas that will be affected by Typhoon Rolly (international…

Signals 3 and 4 may be raised due to potential ‘super typhoon’ Rolly

Cathrine Gonzales 10/30/2020

MANILA, Philippines — Tropical cyclone wind signals (TCWS) No. 3 and 4 may be raised in some parts of the country in the coming days as typhoon Rolly (international name “Goni”) is forecast to further intensify, the…

Quinta leaves; Pagasa monitoring another LPA approaching PAR

Immae Lachica 10/27/2020

  CEBU CITY, Philippines— Typhoon Quinta has officially left the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) at around 8 a.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2020, but another low pressure area (LPA)  is now being monitored by the weather…

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