US-based Cebuano artist uses talent to raise funds for typhoon victims

Immae Lachica 11/17/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines— A budding Cebuano artist is using his skills in painting to raise funds he can use to help victims of the recent typhoon in Luzon. John Michael Notarte, 23, a chef and an artist…

Cebu mayors pledge P500k for Ulysses victims

Morexette Marie B. Erram 11/16/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Mayors in Cebu province pledged cash aid to victims in northern Luzon where Typhoon Ulysses (international name: Vamco) laid waste last week. In a press statement issued on Monday, November 16, the League…

What caused Cagayan Valley’s worst flood in 40 years?

Karl S. Ocampo, Nikka G. Valenzuela - @inquirerdotnet 11/15/2020

MANILA, Philippines — Officials offered various explanations on Saturday for the worst flood to hit Cagayan Valley in 40 years. Being a catch basin, the water from other provinces and the water released from the Magat Dam…

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…

Clear, trash-free floods rise in Pakil, Laguna after typhoon

Ves Garcia - @inquirerdotnet 11/14/2020

Floodwater filled a residential area in Pakil, Laguna on Friday, Nov. 13 — but what caught people’s attention was that the water was unusually clear. Barangay Burgos in Pakil town was left submerged in clean surface water,…

As Ulysses leaves trail of destruction, Duterte says Filipinos can rise up

Consuelo Marquez - Reporter / @ConsINQ 11/14/2020

MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday said Filipinos can rise up from the destruction brought by Typhoon Ulysses that also left 39 people dead and at least 20 missing in most Luzon areas. “Alam ko na kailangan…

Volleyball Community Gives Back launches relief drive for typhoon victims

Bong Lozada - Reporter / @BLozadaINQ 11/14/2020

MANILA, Philippines—Just as it has done in the past, Volleyball Community Gives Back is once again using its platform to help the survivors of Typhoon Ulysses. Charo Soriano on Friday said that the group will be doing…

Help from Cebu City is on its way

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 11/13/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Cebu City’s aid to the typhoon-stricken island province of Catanduanes is on its way. 60 personnel along with relief goods and financial aid were sent off on board BRP Batak 299, which departed the Naval…

LOOK: Cargo ship hits seawall of mall in Pasay due to Ulysses

Consuelo Marquez - Reporter / @ConsINQ 11/12/2020

MANILA, Philippines — A cargo vessel struck the seawall of a mall in Pasay on Thursday morning after as the waters off Manila Bay swelled due to the heavy rains and violent winds brought about by Typhoon…

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