Catarman: At least 26,204 individuals in Northern Samar province have been relocated to evacuation centers as Super Typhoon Pepito, known internationally as Man-yi, advances towards the nearby Bicol Region. These evacuations come as a precautionary me…
Day: November 16, 2024
Government Ensures Adequate Fuel Supply Amidst Cyclone Impact in Northern Regions.
Manila: There is sufficient fuel supply in the Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley, and the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) despite the onslaught of tropical cyclones Marce (international name Yinxing), Nika (Toraji), and Ofel (Usagi).
According to…
Civil Defense Chief Calls for Thorough Review of River Basins and Dams.
Quezon City: Office of the Civil Defense (OCD) Administrator Ariel Nepomuceno is advocating for an integrated and comprehensive strategy to manage river basins to mitigate future flooding. He emphasized the importance of prioritizing at least 18 major…
Super Typhoon Pepito Forces Evacuation of Nearly Half a Million in Bicol.
Bicol: The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) 5 in Bicol reported that 491,047 individuals, or 137,726 families, have been evacuated as Super Typhoon Pepito continues to threaten the region.
According to Philippines News Agency, the evacuation involves c…
Churches in Bicol Open Doors to Possible ‘Pepito’ Evacuees.
Bicol: Bishops in the Bicol region are opening their churches to possible evacuees of Super Typhoon Pepito (international name Man-yi) as the storm threatens the area. The Office of Civil Defense in Bicol (OCD-5) reported that 491,047 individuals or 1…
Tokyo Disaster Facility Eyed as Model for Mindanao Center.
Tokyo: The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) said Saturday that it is exploring Japan’s advanced disaster prevention systems as a model for the proposed Mindanao Disaster and Resiliency Center. A delegation led by MinDA Secretary Leo Tereso Magno…