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PCO: All hands on deck to help typhoon-hit families
July 25, 2024, 7:36 pm
MANILA – The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) has assured that all government agencies are on alert in addressing the needs and concerns of families affected by the onslaught of Super Typhoon Carina and enhanced southwest monsoon or habagat, particularly those in the hard-to-reach areas.… Read More
PhilHealth: Health facilities apply as accredited 'Konsulta' providers
July 25, 2024, 7:35 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Heath Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) on Thursday urged health facilities to apply as accredited Konsulta Package providers in their areas. In a radio show over DZBB 594, PhilHealth Corporate Affairs Group acting Vice President Rey Baleña said the national government… Read More
PCSO mounts relief drives in flood-hit Valenzuela, Navotas
July 25, 2024, 6:39 pm
MANILA – Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) General Manager Mel Robles on Thursday led the relief drive for flood victims in the cities of Valenzuela and Navotas. In a statement, Robles reiterated his earlier instructions to all PCSO branch offices and small-town lottery authorized… Read More
Caritas PH working with dioceses to help flood victims
July 25, 2024, 6:35 pm
MANILA – The humanitarian arm of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) is closely coordinating with dioceses and archdioceses to determine the necessary assistance to be given to those affected by widespread floods due to Super Typhoon Carina and the enhanced southwest… Read More
PCG deploys 3 vessels to augment oil spill response ops
July 25, 2024, 6:00 pm
MANILA – Three 44-meter multi-role response vessels (MRRVs) have been deployed to augment the ongoing oil spill response operations in Bataan. This was after the Philippine-flagged Motor Tanker Terra Nova sank 3.6 nautical miles east of Lamao Point, Limay, Bataan at about 1:10 a.m. Thursday.… Read More
UNICEF express concern for kids affected by massive floods
July 25, 2024, 5:24 pm
MANILA – The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) on Thursday said children suffer the most in any emergency, bearing the brunt of extreme weather events exacerbated by climate change. This was after heavy rains and massive floods devastated the National Capital Region, northern Luzon,… Read More
OVP assures aid to ‘habagat,’ typhoon-hit families
July 25, 2024, 5:09 pm
MANILA – The Office of the Vice President (OVP) on Thursday assured continuous aid to families affected by the onslaught of enhanced southwest monsoon or “habagat,” and super typhoon Carina. "The Disaster Operations Center of the OVP, institutionalized by the Vice President (Sara Duterte),… Read More
DA: P29 program to resume in 6 Kadiwa sites in NCR, Bulacan
July 25, 2024, 4:56 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) assured the resumption of the P29 program or the sale of aging but good quality rice to the vulnerable sector at six Kadiwa sites in Metro Manila and Bulacan. "Ang instructions ni (The instructions of) Secretary (Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr.) is we will… Read More
Marcos readies relief packages for flood-hit LGUs
July 25, 2024, 4:51 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday said he will start working on lumping up relief packages for local government units (LGUs) affected by Super Typhoon Carina and the enhanced southwest monsoon or habagat. Speaking to reporters after personally inspecting the situation and… Read More
DOH: NCR, Calabarzon, Central Luzon, Ilocos Region on 'Code Blue'
July 25, 2024, 4:47 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) declared a Code Blue status on Thursday in the National Capital Region (NCR), Calabarzon, Central Luzon, and Ilocos Region amid the devastation brought by Super Typhoon Carina and the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat). “We have three regions that have… Read More
PBBM wants flood control project designs reexamined amid floods
July 25, 2024, 4:18 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday stressed the need to “relook” and “reexamine” the designs of flood control infrastructures as thousands bore the brunt of the southwest monsoon or habagat intensified by Typhoon “Carina.” Marcos made the pronouncement after… Read More
Public warned vs. 'vishing' as 9 scammers nabbed in Cavite
July 25, 2024, 4:09 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) Anti-Cybercrime Group on Thursday cautioned anew the public, especially the elderly, from falling to fraudulent phone calls from those pretending to be bank employees. The ACG issued the warning after nine suspects allegedly engaged in 'vishing'… Read More
Post Office deploys mail delivery trucks for relief, rescue missions
July 25, 2024, 3:56 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Postal Corporation (The Post Office) has deployed its mail delivery trucks to aid the relief and rescue missions of the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) following the devastation brought about by Super Typhoon Carina and enhanced southwest monsoon or habagat. “As per… Read More
DOLE to aid workers affected by 'Carina', 'habagat'
July 25, 2024, 3:35 pm
MANILA – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is ready to help workers affected by Typhoon Carina and the enhanced southwest monsoon that drenched large parts of Luzon. “Already gave directive to DOLE Regional Offices to provide appropriate assistance through our programs,… Read More
DBM: Over P11-B calamity fund still available
July 25, 2024, 3:30 pm
MANILA – More than PHP11 billion or still half of the government's calamity fund for 2024 is at its disposal as the country reels from the effects of Typhoon Carina and the enhanced southwest monsoon or habagat. According to the Department Budget and Management (DBM), some PHP11.123 billion… Read More
DA: No reason for rice price spike despite habagat, 'Carina'
July 25, 2024, 3:25 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Thursday said there is no reason for rice retail prices to spike despite the onslaught of the enhanced southwest monsoon and super typhoon Carina. "There's no reason to worry na magtaas iyong presyo ng bigas dahil sa ngayon maganda iyong harvest… Read More
PBBM distributes aid in Valenzuela, Navotas
July 25, 2024, 2:53 pm Updated on July 25, 2024, 3:00 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday visited the cities of Valenzuela and Navotas to assess the impact of Typhoon Carina and the enhanced southwest monsoon or habagat, and to provide relief assistance to affected residents. After leading a situation briefing at the Presidential… Read More
DSWD to replenish goods for LGUs – Gatchalian
July 25, 2024, 2:25 pm
MANILA – Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Thursday said the agency remains prepared to replenish the supply of family food packs (FFPs) of local government units (LGUs) hit by the onslaught of Super Typhoon Carina and enhanced southwest monsoon or… Read More
PBBM asks DENR to assess oil spill off Bataan, ready mitigation steps
July 25, 2024, 1:57 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday ordered the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and other concerned agencies to assess the environmental impact of an oil spill from a massive oil tanker that capsized off the coast of Bataan. In a situation briefing on… Read More
Pasig bridge hit by barges closed for damage check, repair
July 25, 2024, 1:29 pm
MANILA – The F. Manalo Bridge in Pasig City was temporarily closed after it was hit by barges swept by the strong current of the Marikina River on Wednesday at the height of bad weather caused by Typhoon Carina and the enhanced southwest monsoon. “This bridge is scheduled to be rehabilitated… Read More
