Five lessons from Typhoon ‘Ulysses’

Randy David - @inquirerdotnet 11/15/2020

Considering the frequency, range, and gravity of the natural disasters that visit our country every year, it is hard to imagine any other people that are as resilient (and as positive in disposition) as the Filipino nation.…

PRO-7 sends another batch of relief goods to Bicol

Alven Marie A. Timtim 11/14/2020

DUMAGUETE CITY, Philippines — The Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) has sent this Saturday, November 14, 2020, its third batch of relief goods to victims of typhoon Rolly in Bicol. Police Brigadier General Albert Ignatius…

Cebu City Council opts for P5M cash assistance instead of goods for Catanduanes

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 11/04/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Council has decided to donate P5 million in financial assistance to the typhoon-struck island province of Catanduanes. This decision was reached during the Council’s regular session on Wednesday, November 4,…

PRO-7 sends P1.3 million worth of relief goods to Bicol

Alven Marie A. Timtim 11/04/2020

SANTA CATALINA, Negros Oriental — About P1.3 million worth of goods were shipped to Bicol today, November 4, 2020, by personnel from the Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (POR-7), Naval Forces Central (NAVFORCEN), and the Office…

Cebu City to donate goods to Catanduanes, other typhoon-struck areas

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 11/03/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City government is opening a drop off center outside the City Hall and other strategic areas in the city for those who want to donate food, water, medicine, hygiene kits, and…

‘Knee-jerk reaction?’ Rolly revives issue on need for new disaster response dep’t

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

MANILA, Philippines — The destruction brought about by Super Typhoon Rolly in the country has revived the issue of whether there is a need for a department focused on the government’s disaster response. While some senators renewed…

100 policemen from PRO-7 prepare for Bicol deployment

Morexette Marie B. Erram 11/02/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines – At least 100 policemen from Central Visayas will be deployed in Bicol region to aid in the government’s response in the wake of Typhoon Rolly (international name: Goni). Police Brigadier General Albert Ignatius…

Only Signal No. 1 raised over several areas as Rolly continues to weaken

Neil Arwin Mercado 11/02/2020

MANILA, Philippines — Even as Tropical Storm Rolly continued to weaken over the West Philippine Sea, several areas in the country remained early on Monday under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 — including Metro Manila. Rolly…

NDRRMC: 31.9 million Filipinos affected by Typhoon Rolly

Jeanette Andrade - @inquirerdotnet 11/01/2020

MANILA, Philippines — With over a quarter of the country’s total population projected to be on super typhoon Rolly’s path, government agencies scrambled on Sunday to be all hands on deck to brace for impact. At a…

Storm Signal lifted in northern Cebu

Morexette Marie B. Erram 11/01/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The northern part of Cebu may no longer be included in the areas affected by Typhoon Rolly (international name: Goni) as of Sunday afternoon, November 1, but Cebuanos are still advised to take…

More sea trips in Cebu suspended due to Super Typhoon Rolly

Morexette Marie B. Erram 11/01/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines – More sea trips in Cebu have been suspended as the list of areas affected by Super Typhoon Rolly (international name: Goni) continues to grow. In a memorandum issued on Sunday, November 1, the…

Signal No. 3 in Catanduanes as Typhoon Rolly inches closer to Bicol

Katrina Hallare 10/31/2020

MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 3 was raised over Catanduanes as Typhoon Rolly (international name: Goni) inches closer to the Bicol region, the state weather bureau said in its 11 a.m.  severe weather…

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