MANILA, July 16 (PNA) — More than a thousand individuals from different areas in Malabon City evacuated to nearby schools and gyms on Wednesday due to floods caused by rains spawned by typhoon “Glenda.” In a phone interview, Malabon City public information officer Bong Padua told the Philippines News Agency that the city government is assisting a total of 1,650 individuals (403 families) as of posting time. Padua said that the barangays most affected by […]
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Emergency hotlines
Department of Social Welfare and Development hotlines: 931-8101; 856-3665 and 852-8081 (Disaster Response Unit) MERALCO hotlines: 16211; 0920-97-16211; 0917-55-16211; 0925-77-16211. Philippine Coast Guard hotlines: 527-8481 to 89; 527-3877 (Action Center); 0917-724-3682; 0918-967-4697. PAGASA hotlines: (632) 434-2696 for general inquiries; (632) 926-4258 and (632) 927-1541 for weather updates Metro Manila Development Authority hotlines: 136, 374 (public safety), 320 (road emergency), 882-0925 (flood control). National Disaster and Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) hotlines: 911-5061 to 65, […]
EU to aid areas affected by ‘Glenda’
Manila, July 16 — The European Union (EU) delegation to the Philippines has assured its aid for areas affected by typhoon “Glenda”. “The European Union stands ready to assist families affected by typhoon ‘Glenda’,” EU Ambassador Guy Ledoux said in an advisory Wednesday (July 16) morning. Ledoux added that the EU delegation here is currently monitoring and will be assessing the aftermath and damages of typhoon “Glenda”. The EU envoy here also extends solidarity with […]
6,551 seagoing passengers stranded by ‘Glenda’
MANILA, July 17 (PNA) — While typhoon “Glenda” is wrecking havoc on a large part of the country, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), in its 11 a.m. update Wednesday, said that 6,551 seagoing passengers have been stranded in various ports nationwide. According to the Coast Guard, strong winds and big waves prompted the suspension of sailing of ships weighing less than 1,000 gross register tons, resulting in the immobilization of 614 rolling cargoes, 37 ships […]
Typhoon kills 10 in Philippines, cuts power, shuts Manila, heads for China
(Reuters) – A typhoon killed at least 10 people as it churned across the Philippines and hit the capital, prompting the evacuation of almost more than 370,000 people, shutting financial markets, offices and schools, rescue officials said on Wednesday. The eye of Typhoon Rammasun, the strongest storm to hit the country this year, passed to the south of Manila on Wednesday after cutting a path across the main island of Luzon, toppling trees and power […]
CAAP suspends NAIA runway operations
MANILA, July 16 (PNA) — The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) suspended Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) runway operation on Wednesday, as of 7 a.m.. According to the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) via Twitter, runway operations will be suspended due to bad weather caused by typhoon “Glenda” until further notice. Passengers are advised to check with the airline or NAIA flight information about status of their flight. NAIA flight information number […]
Typhoon Rammasun shuts down Philippine capital
Philippine authorities evacuated almost 150,000 people from their homes and shuttered financial markets, government offices, businesses and schools on Wednesday (July 16) as typhoon Rammasun gathered strength and hit the capital, Manila. The typhoon, the strongest to hit the country this year, has already torn through eastern islands, toppling trees and power lines and causing blackouts. On Wednesday (July 16), it brought storm surges to the Manila Bay area and prompted disaster officials to evacuate […]
International Aid for Humanity held in Subang Jaya, Malaysia
As part of the activities of the Iglesia Ni Cristo’s Countdown to the Centennial, Subang Jaya, Malaysia recently held an International Aid for Humanity. This mission primarily aims to extend outreach services like relief and health-care missions where INC members can express love and compassion to their countrymen in need. Robina Tanawin reports.
Germany wins over Argentina in World Cup 2014
Germany won against Argentina in the finals of the 2014 World Cup in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
DOJ sees no problem regarding graphic warning on cigarettes
According to the Department of Justice, there is no legal impediment in the enactment of a proposed law that requires the placement of graphic warnings in cigarette packages.
Central Luzon Police to deploy 3000 personnel for INC Centennial
To regulate traffic on July 27, the Central Luzon Police will deploy 3,000 police on the occasion of the celebration of the Iglesia Ni Cristo Centennial.
Accident in Manila injures 17
A public utility jeep was involved in an accident in Blumentrit, Manila, resulting in 17 wounded. The driver of the jeep was able to escape.
