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‘Ursula’ death toll climbs to 41: NDRRMC

Dec 29, 2019 0

The death toll from Typhoon Ursula, which battered a large portion of the country last week, has now climbed to 41, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) announced on its 6 a.m. update Sunday.

‘Ursula’ death toll rises to 28

Dec 27, 2019 0

The death toll for Typhoon "Ursula" has reached 28, with two injured and 12 others missing, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported Friday.

WATCH | OCD hindi epekto sa pagmamando – Tolentino

Nov 15, 2019 0

Naniniwala si Senador Francis Tolentino na hindi na naaangkop ang kasalukuyang set up na ang Office of the Civil Defense o ang NDRRMC ang magmamando sa panahon ng kalamidad kung saan napakahaba pang proseso ang pakikipag- coordinate sa mga…

Naki-ride na rin! Kiko Pangilinan seeks creation of Dep’t of Disaster and Emergency Management

Aug 6, 2019 0

Despite being part of the opposition, Senator Kiko Pangilinan supports President Rodrigo Duterte's push for the creation of a new agency to deal with disasters.

Push pa more! Poe not giving up on passing FOI bill

Feb 20, 2019 0

Senator Grace Poe vows to continue to push for the passage of the Freedom of Information bill, once reelected.

150,000 families displaced by ‘Ompong’

Sep 17, 2018

MANILA -- Typhoon Ompong has affected a total of 147,540 families or 591,762 persons in 31 provinces in Regions 1, 2, 3, 4A (Calabarzon), 4B (Mimaropa), Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) and the National Capital Region (NCR), the…

Duterte to visit provinces devastated by ‘Ompong’

Sep 15, 2018

President Rodrigo R. Duterte will be flying to areas affected by Typhoon "Ompong" (Mangkhut) as soon as airport authorities give him the green light.

Action man! Francis Tolentino to monitor ‘Ompong’s’ impact for Duterte

Sep 13, 2018

President Rodrigo Duterte has designated his political adviser, Francis Tolentino, as the main person in charge of overseeing government efforts in response to Typhoon Ompong's onslaught.

NDRRMC braces for Typhoon Mangkhut with Yolanda-scale preparation

Sep 11, 2018

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Tuesday announced that preparations for the onslaught of Typhoon Mangkhut would be the same scale as those implemented for Typhoon Yolanda in 2013.

Netizens slam delayed disaster text alerts: Tapos na sakuna bago maabisuhan

Jul 23, 2018

The government is under fire online for the delayed disaster text alerts given to the public. Several netizens scored that they have received late storm warnings from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRMMC)…

I-text agad yan! Cut the red tape in disaster alerts – Recto

Jul 27, 2017

“If a tsunami is racing toward a province at the speed of a jet plane, bakit ang mensahe dadaan pa ng Camp Aguinaldo?”

Anyare? Zarate pissed over Free Mobile Disaster Alerts fail

Dec 29, 2016

Flimsy, absurd, insulting.

Kayang-kayang tumulong! Legarda: Gov’t can spend up to P5B for ‘Nina’ victims

Dec 29, 2016

The government can use close to P5 billion from the budget of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (NDRRMC) for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of areas affected by Typhoon Nina, Senator Loren Legarda said.

Honasan: Time to level up

Dec 26, 2016

Senator Gregorio Honasan urged the public to display the Filipino spirit of communal unity, work and cooperation in the wake of reports on the number of displaced residents due to typhoon Nina.

Massive fire victims need calamity funds as much as ‘Yolanda’ victims – Recto

Nov 19, 2016

Senate Minority Leader Ralph Recto is wondering why authorities seem to ignore victims of massive fire when the destruction to their property is more severe than the victims of super typhoons like “Yolanda.”

More than 12K individuals pre-emptively evacuated as ‘Karen’ batters PH

Oct 16, 2016

As Typhoon Karen pummels the Philippines, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) in its initial update Sunday, October 16, announced that a total of 2,552 families or 12,496 people were pre-emptively…

Wala ng pasok!!! Palace suspends work, classes due to Typhoon Butchoy

Jul 8, 2016

Due to the inclement weather brought about by Typhoon "Butchoy", the Palace suspended work in government offices and classes in public levels at all levels at 1pm today (July 8, 2016).

PNoy signs into law bill protecting children against disasters

May 18, 2016

President Benigno Aquino III on Wednesday signed into law a bill establishing a national policy that will provide protection and assistance to Filipino children affected by disasters and calamities.

PNoy on top of situation as ‘Lando’ batters PH

Oct 18, 2015

President Benigno Aquino III continues to monitor development of Typhoon Lando (international name Koppu) as it lingers over Luzon bringing heavy rains and powerful winds. “Nagmomonitor po ang ating Pangulo at up-to-date naman po…

‘Lando’ prompts PNoy-NDRRMC emergency meeting

Oct 16, 2015

Threatening heavy flooding and possible landslides, typhoon Lando prompted President Benigno Aquino III on Friday to call for an emergency meeting with disaster officials and several of his Cabinet secretaries. Aquino asked NDRRMC…

House commends 3 PAGASA employees who came to work when “Yolanda” hammered Tacloban

May 13, 2015

The House Committee on Science and Technology will honor the three employees of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services (PAGASA) in Leyte who stood their ground as super typhoon Yolanda wrought havoc on the…

No Holy Week vacation for PNoy

Apr 2, 2015

President Benigno Aquino III is taking a “staycation” this Holy Week to monitor developments on Typhoon Chedeng, which is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Wednesday night. In a media interview at Batangas…

Ruby aftermath in Visayas ‘encouraging’

Dec 8, 2014

THE Palace was rather vague in its official assessment Monday on the level of damage caused by super typhoon “Ruby” but nonetheless described reports on the ground as “encouraging.” “So far…the initial reports that we have been getting…

PNoy warns agencies against incompetence in

Dec 5, 2014

With typhoon Ruby expected to make landfall in less than 48 hours, President Benigno Aquino III warned government agencies on Thursday that he will have little tolerance for government agencies that would cite excuses for lapses in…

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