According to the PAGASA, the coverage of typhoon “Ruby” becomes smaller and it is expected to make a landfall in Mindoro this evening.
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Slow-moving ‘Ruby’ claims 6 lives in Visayas; Metro up next
Many of the people evacuated from their houses have begun their trek home, hours after typhoon Ruby swept through the Visayas regions, which left at least six people dead, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council. As Ruby barreled through Masbate which was placed under a state of calamity, it weakened but could bring heavy rains and strong winds. The provincial disaster office of Region 6 said three people died of hypothermia in […]
Zero casualty in Sorsogon
Despite being one of the hard-hit provinces, Sorsogon was able to endure typhoon “Ruby” with zero casualties.
Philippine Navy, ready to help typhoon victims
The Naval Operations Support Units of the Philippine Navy are ready to commence their relief and rescue operations.
Residents in Western Samar, safe and sound
Despite the strong winds and rain, residents of several towns in western Samar are in safe and good condition with the local government already distributing relief goods, with an estimated 400 families receiving much-needed aid.
UNICEF under full alert
The United Nations Children’s Fund in the Philippines (UNICEF) is on full alert to aid children and families affected by the typhoon.
Tacloban suffers from flood
Various areas in the city of Tacloban experienced flooding while several homes have their roofs torn off due to strong winds.
Various areas cancelled classes
Various municipalities, provinces and cities declared “no classes” due to the inclement weather brought by “Ruby”.
Malacañang extends gratitude to international aid organizations
The Aquino government extends its gratitude to international aid agencies who expressed their willingness to help the typhoon victims despite the ongoing rampage of “Ruby”.
Other countries ready to help the Philippines
According to Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff General Pio Catapang, eleven countries expressed their readiness to help the Philippines after the onslaught of “Ruby”. The World Food Programme and European Union also expressed their willingness to help.
Casualties due to “Ruby”
In Iloilo, three were recorded dead due to “Ruby” while another was recorded in eastern Samar.
“Ruby” maintains its strength
According to the PAGASA, “Ruby” was able to maintain its strength over Masbate, while it lost speed.
