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…

First of six landfalls at 9:15 pm

12/07/2014

‘Weakened’ storm  Ruby crossing  Visayas Typhoon Ruby (international name: Hagupit) made  landfall at the vicinity of Dolores in Eastern Samar at 9:15 p.m. last night bringing strong winds, torrential rains and possible  storm surges that could reach…

6 airports shut down

12/07/2014

Airlines and aviation officials cancelled flights and shut down at least six domestic airports even before the typhoon made landfall.  In an advisory, the Manila International Airport Authority said at least 48 Cebu Pacific flights to and…

Social media as crisis info tool

Doris C. Bongcac 12/07/2014

The wide, popular reach of social networking sites was put to good use as local authorities utilized Facebook and Twitter in disseminating storm-related information the past few days. The municipal government of Medellin, one of the towns…

Ceres calls off trips

Anie M. Paujana 12/07/2014

The management of Ceres Liner has cancelled its trips to northern Cebu beginning at 3 p.m yesterday. “Definitely there will be no trips tonight,” Zosimo Jumao-as Jr., head of operations of the North Bus Terminal, said. Affected…

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