#BangonTaBai: Lalamove continues to provide logistical and manpower support for relief efforts in Cebu

PR 02/11/2022

On-demand delivery platform, Lalamove continues to move what matters with #BangonTaBai, its logistical and manpower assistance to organizations in Cebu conducting relief operations in areas severely affected by Typhoon Odette. In this time of healing and rebuilding,…

More financial aid coming to typhoon-affected residents in Cebu City

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 02/08/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Residents here affected by the Typhoon Odette can expect more financial aid coming their way.  Councilor Raymond Garcia, the chairperson for the committee on budget and finance, said that they are now convening…

Capitol to increase aid for fisherfolks

Morexette Marie B. Erram 02/08/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu Provincial Government has decided to increase the aid intended for fisherfolks whose boats were destroyed by Typhoon Odette (international name: Rai).  Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia on Monday, February 7, announced that they…

‘Poging lineman’ on his love and commitment to his work

Micah Sophia C. Marcellones 02/08/2022

CEBU, Philippines—Typhoon Odette (internationally name: Rai) had brought so much damage to homes and livelihood in some parts of Visayas, Mindanao, and Palawan after its landfall in December 2021. It also caused darkness as it wiped out…

Capitol to give rebuilding assistance for fishermen

Morexette Marie B. Erram 02/06/2022

  CEBU CITY, Philippines – Rebuilding efforts in Cebu province continue more than a month since Typhoon Odette (international name: Rai) battered the island.  The Capitol is expected to conduct another round of rebuilding assistance and this…

Damages in interior lines delay Visayan Electric’s restoration efforts; Rama ‘pissed off’

Delta Derycka C. Letigio 02/04/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The extent of the damages in the interior power lines of Metro Cebu is the reason why Visayan Electric failed to fully reenergize its franchise area on time. This was the power utility’s…

MECO incurs over P400M in losses due to Odette

Futch Anthony Inso 02/03/2022

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — The Mactan Electric Company (MECO) has recorded an initial loss of P400 million caused by super typhoon Odette in December 2021. Engr. Gilbert Pagobo, senior vice-president and general manager of MECO, confirmed the…

Mandaue City to release P5K financial assistance to typhoon-affected families on Friday

Mary Rose Sagarino 02/03/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — The Mandaue City Government will start on Friday, February 4, the distribution of the P5,000 financial assistance for the second batch of families affected by super typhoon Odette. Assistant city treasurer Julia Ballesteros…

Mandaue City to require gas, water refilling stations to have generator sets

Mary Rose Sagarino 02/02/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — All gasoline and water refilling stations in Mandaue  City will soon be required to have a generator set. This is after the proposed ordinance authored by city councilor Atty. Joel Seno was passed…

More typhoon victims in Cebu City to get financial aid

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 02/02/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — More Cebu City victims of Typhoon Odette will finally get their financial aid from the city government and the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG). Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama said there…

Full power restoration won’t be achieved by Jan. 31 — Visayan Electric

Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/27/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Due to extensive damage in wirings and infrastructure in interior communities, power in Metro Cebu may not be fully restored by January 31. Engineer Raul Lucero, president and chief operating officer (COO) of…

Alegria to build relocation site for Odette-displaced families

Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/27/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The municipality of Alegria is planning to develop a housing project for families displaced by Typhoon Odette (international name: Rai).  Alegria’s local government on Thursday, January 27 announced through social media that negotiations…

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