Due to the significant damage caused by “Ruby: in eastern Samar, residents affected by the typhoon appealed for help.
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Thousands of passengers, stranded due to typhoon
The number of stranded passengers in various ports in the country has reached 2, 663, according to the Philippine Coast Guard.
DSWD ready for coming of typhoon
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in the National Capital Region is prepared for the coming of typhoon “Ruby” as it goes nearer the said region.
Typhoon casualties rise to ten
The number of casualties due to typhoon “Ruby” went up to ten. Majority of the casualties were caused by hypothermia.
Kalibo and Masbate under state of calamity
Due to the rampage of typhoon “Ruby” in Aklan, Kalibo and Masbate were placed under a state of calamity.
MMDA suspends number coding
The Metro Manila Development Authority temporarily suspends the number coding to facilitate the speedy response during emergency situations.
Government guarantees speedy aid to areas affected by the typhoon
Presidential Deputy Spokesperson Abigail Valte said that the government is prioritizing the estimation of the damaged done by the typhoon to facilitate the speedy response as well as giving of aid to areas affected by the typhoon.
Temporary shelters in Leyte suffer damages due to typhoon
Several temporary shelters or bunkhouses were damaged during the rampage of typhoon “Ruby”. Said bunkhouses were built after the onslaught of typhoon “Yolanda” last year.
Flights to Tacloban, cancelled till December 14
Philippine Airlines temporarily cancelled its flights to Tacloban City from December 7 to December 14.
Flights cancelled due to inclement weather
The Philippine Airlines cancelled 64 flights today due to typhoon “Ruby”.
Malacañang suspends work at government offices
According to Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte, work at government offices not involved in emergency operations were suspended in National Capital Region, Region IV-A and Region IV-B.
Albay declares zero casualty
After the onslaught of “Ruby”, Albay Governor Joey Salceda proudly declared in social media that Albay experienced “zero casualty”.
