Vicky pummels Mindanao in scale unseen since 2014 Seniang

Philippine Daily Inquirer 12/20/2020

SAN FRANCISCO, AGUSAN DEL SUR—An unusually heavy rainfall even before Tropical Depression Vicky made landfall in Davao Oriental on Friday afternoon led to flooding that displaced thousands in different parts of Mindanao, especially in Agusan del Sur…

P130T for Ronda flood victims

Victor Anthony V. Silva 04/08/2015

The Cebu Provincial Board (PB) approved a resolution allocating P130,000 in financial assistance to families of flash-flood victims in Ronda town, southern Cebu. It was approved unanimously three months after typhoon Seniang battered the province at the…

7 Heartbreakers in 2014

Gerard Pareja 01/13/2015

1. Seniang. Nangandam ta ni Ruby pero si Seniang maoy nag maoy. Mikuha kinig 54 ka kinabuhi ug mi-angol ug kapin sa 40 ka tao. Mga usa ka libo ka panimalay ang gitay-ug. Mga dul-an sa 50…

Seniang victims to get tents, kits

Victor Anthony V. Silva 01/13/2015

Tents and sleeping kits (mats, blankets and mosquito nets) donated by the private sector were sent to families in southern Cebu, left homeless after typhoon Seniang swept through southern Cebu late  last year. The supplies are being…

Low pressure area may delay Sibonga bridge completion

Victor Anthony V. Silva 01/11/2015

Construction of a temporary steel bridge in barangay Dumlog, Sibonga town in southern Cebu may be delayed due to the presence of a low pressure area. “We already have the materials and work force. The bridge will…

Catbalogan City’s contingent to fulfill 3 boys’ dream

Doris C. Bongcac 01/11/2015

Cyril, Rafael, and Rico were very excited about plans to travel to Cebu for the first time to dance in the January 18 Sinulog grand parade. It would be the first time as well for Catbalogan city…

Storm damage may drive up prices of vegetables in Cebu

Victor Anthony V. Silva 01/10/2015

Prices of vegetables may increase after tropical storms Queenie and Seniang has damaged over 50 percent of Cebu’s vegetable crops, the provincial agriculture office said. Dalaguete town, one of Cebu’s biggest suppliers of vegetables reported that 95…

Sibonga bridge rushed ahead of Sinulog parade

Victor Anthony V. Silva 01/09/2015

Despite the delays in the shipment of additional steel components, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said it will make good on their promise to make the damaged Dumlog bridge in Sibonga town passable before…

Relief goods, water remain priorities for typhoon-hit towns

Jose Santino S. Bunachita, Victor Anthony V. Silva 01/08/2015

Immediate distribution of relief goods continues to be a top priority in some towns hit by typhoon Seniang in southern Cebu. In yesterday’s coordination meeting, the mayors of the towns of Ronda, Alcantara, Alegria, Barili, Samboan, Dumanjug,…

Rehab of Transcentral Highway may take time

Peter L. Romanillos 01/07/2015

Rehabilitation of a portion of the Transcentral Highway that collapsed at the height of typhoon Seniang’s wrath will start within the week, a top official of the Department of Public Works and Highways in Central Visayas (DPWH-7)…

Temporary bridge in Sibonga town targeted for completion before Jan. 19

Peter L. Romanillos, Victor Anthony V. Silva 01/07/2015

The Department of Public Works and Highways in Central Visayas (DPWH-7) will start building a temporary steel bridge in barangay Dumlog, Sibonga town tomorrow. “We are trying our best to finish this quickly. Again, we will have…

Coast Guard fines shipping lines for overloading

Melissa Q. Cabahug 01/07/2015

A shipping lines was fined after one of its vessel was found carrying passengers beyond its capacity. M/V Graceful Star violated the Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) Order No. 2003/43 or the guidelines for preventing excess…

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