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MANILA, Oct. 22 — Initial reports from regional officials of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) show that there were no shutdowns in companies that operated within areas affected by typhoon Lando. “I am gratified of these initial reports, but my directive for them to continue their assessments as the weather clears still stands,” said Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz. “Their quick reaction teams need to validate any report in their regions, and […]
MANILA, Oct. 22 — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) emphasized that it does not demand its contractors, consultants and suppliers to provide monetary or material donations for a relief project in Maguindanao. Secretary Rogelio L. Singson has received information that certain unscrupulous individuals posing as Undersecretary Alfredo G. Tolentino is calling and pressuring corporate heads of construction firms to contribute to the alleged joint relief operation of DPWH, Department of Social Welfare […]
According to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), 261 passengers remain stranded in various ports all over the country, together with 37 ships, 47 motor boats and 17 rolling cargos. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/vF4Vy8KgpPU
The Philippine Airlines cancelled two of its flights due to tropical depression “Lando”. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/saSwd6V9T3E
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) reported that it was able to successfully complete repair works on three major transmission lines in northern Luzon. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Oct. 21 — The Palace condemns the murder of Mayor Dario Otaza of Loreto, a town in Agusan del Sur province, and his son Daryl, by armed men believed to be members of the New People’s Army (NPA). The two were abducted from their home on Monday night and were found dead at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, hogtied with multiple gunshot wounds, in the vicinity of Purok 2, Barangay Bitan-agan, Butuan City. “We condemn in the […]
According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), “Lando” left 18 confirmed deaths as its rampage continues. The NDRRMC added that 16 were injured while one is missing. “Lando” caused agricultural damage worth Php 5.9 billion. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/-EXTaSS2nFs
The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said that four major dams in Luzon continue the release of water due to the rain brought by “Lando”. Meanwhile, PAGASA reassured the public that said water release is controlled. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/bP93NJhzPXE
PASIG CITY, Oct. 21 — The Department of Education (DepEd) has extended the early registration period for Senior High School (SHS) from October 19 to November 13, 2015 to ensure that incoming SHS students are enrolled in SHS come June 2016. Education Secretary Br. Armin Luistro, FSC, said that the extension will give all incoming SHS students ample time to decide on their choice of SHS track. “We want our students to be aware of […]
Envoys from at least 24 countries last Thursday, October 15 signed a declaration stating their support for the draft Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL), which would hopefully bring long and lasting peace in southern Philippines. At the sidelines of the signing, British ambassador to Manila Asif Ahmad said that peace in Mindanao is a fundamental concern for the international community. The current peace process in Mindanao is not just a national issue, but also, an international […]
A massive relief distribution of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) – each containing rice, noodles and canned goods – were given to the typhoon survivors in northern Luzon The bags of relief goods were being replenished by the trucks that kept coming in. Trucks and other vehicles for the relief mission in cooperation with the Felix Y. Manalo Foundation Inc., the INC’s charitable arm was there at Bongabon, Nueva Ecija. Camiling and Tarlac City Since […]
According to the Philippine National Police (PNP), it has learned its lesson with tropical storm “Lando”, saying that it has to have its own budget regarding rescue operations since it is in the front-line of said operations. Currently, the PNP relies on donations of local government units regarding disaster rescue operations. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/-88AvbEHgQQ
