Aboitiz firm donates over 1M bangus fry to help revive Capiz aquaculture sector

Irene R. Sino Cruz 02/12/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The aquaculture sector in Capiz received a boost with the donation of 1.3 million bangus fry from Pilmico Animal Nutrition Corporation. Pilmico, an Aboitiz food business unit, partnered with the Roxas City government and Sagana…

Davao City releases P300K cash aid for Ursula-affected families in Medellin town

Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/25/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Medellin town in northern Cebu that suffered the brunt of Typhoon Ursula in December 2019 received a P300,000 cash aid from the Davao City government. Mayor Joven Mondigo Jr. said he would use…

Daanbantayan extends biz permit renewal deadline for Typhoon Ursula affected businesses

Doris C. Bongcac 01/19/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Good news for owners of businesses in the municipality of Daanbantayan in northern Cebu who were affected by Typhoon Ursula.  The municipal government announced on its Facebook page the extension of the deadline…

Borongan City’s contingent prays for recovery from Typhoon Ursula

01/14/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines – They suffered the wrath of Typhoon Ursula which made its first landfall in Borogan City, Eastern Samar on December 25, 2020. But instead of feeling sad, they used the tragedy as an inspiration…

Basilica to use fireworks funds to buy relief goods instead

Rosalie Abatayo 01/13/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines —Instead of “burning” money for fireworks, the administration of the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño said they would rather spend their resources to help those who are in dire need. Rev. Fr. Pacifico Nohara…

Ursula damage to E. Visayas police buildings estimated at P5M

Joey Gabieta - Inquirer Visayas 01/05/2020

TACLOBAN CITY, Leyte, Philippines — Typhoon Ursula, internationally known as Phanfone, has caused damage amounting to about P5.4 million on several buildings under the jurisdiction of the Eastern Visayas Police Regional Office (PRO 8). According to a…

Ursula death toll now 41; 12 still missing — NDRRMC

Krissy Aguilar - INQUIRER.net 12/29/2019

MANILA, Philippines — The number of fatalities caused by the onslaught of Typhoon Ursula has climbed to 41, the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC) said Sunday. In its situation report, NDRRMC said at least 12…

Floods, landslides hamper work to restore power after typhoon Ursula

the Inquirer staff 12/29/2019

Floods and landslides caused by Typhoon “Ursula” (international name: Phanfone) are hampering work to restore power in the Visayas where only 10 out of 29 affected areas now have electricity. National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP)…

Victims of supertyphoon Yolanda in Capiz suffer again from typhoon Ursula

Nestor Burgos Jr. - Inquirer Visayas 12/29/2019

PANAY, CAPIZ—“We are back in our ‘condominium’ but we hope we will not stay here long,” Jasmin Bansale said. She was referring to a classroom at Felix Balgos National High School in Barangay Agbalo in Panay town,…

Newly refurbished Gem-Ver 1 fishing boat damaged again in Occidental Mindoro

Madonna Virola, Maricar Cinco 12/28/2019

  CALAPAN CITY—Millions of pesos spent to repair Gem-Ver 1 may have gone to waste after Typhoon “Ursula” (international name: Phanfone) battered the fishing boat, which became a center of controversy between the Philippines and China after…

Garcia: No need to place Cebu under state of calamity

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 12/27/2019

DAANBANTAYAN, Cebu, Philippines — “There is no need to place Cebu province under a state of calamity.” Cebu Provincial Governor Gwendolyn Garcia, who was in Medellin and Daanbantayan towns on Friday, December 27, 2019, to check on…

Ursula-hit Daanbantayan appeals for help

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 12/27/2019

DAANBANTAYAN, Cebu, Philippines — Daanbantayan had it worst. This was the statement of Mayor Sun Shimura two days after the onslaught of Typhoon Ursula on Christmas eve until Christmas Day. Shimura said that at least 6,000 houses…

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