Starting tomorrow, the Department of Health (DOH) will be under red alert to prepare for the coming of the super-typhoon.
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Espina, temporarily replaces Purisima
Police Deputy Director General Leonardo Espina will temporarily replace suspended Philippine National Police Chief Allan Purisima.
DFA confirms three Filipino crew found dead due to sinking of SK vessel
The Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed that three Filipino crew were found dead due to the sinking of South Korean vessel in Bering Strait in Russia,
Philippine Red Cross prepares for super-typhoon
The Philippine Red Cross is preparing for the onslaught of super-typhoon ‘Ruby”, with its chairman, Richard Gordon saying that all PRC chapters in the cities affected by said super-typhoon placed under red alert.
Philippine delegate urges United Nations to prioritize climate change
Philippine delegate to the United Nations Climate Change negotiations made a passionate appeal in the face of the coming super-typhoon.
Metro Manila prepares for super-typhoon
Although Metro Manila will not be directly affected by super-typhoon “Ruby”, President Aquino asked the various mayors of Metro Manila to prepare for the strong rains that will affect the area.
MMDA orders EDSA billboards to be folded up
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority ordered that billboards along EDSA should be folded for the safety of the citizens during the onslaught of “Ruby”.
DOH allots P242-M worth of medicines and supplies to Eastern Visayas
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News Service) — The Department of Health said it had prepositioned P242 million worth of medicine and medical supplies in Eastern Visayas, where super typhoon ‘Ruby’ is expected to make landfall on Saturday afternoon. Acting Health Secretary Janette Garin said DOH would be on Code Red alert on Saturday, December 6, in preparation for the expected landfall of typhoon Ruby in Eastern Visayas. She said the DOH had required all of their […]
Aquino assumes responsibility for gov’t preparations for typhoon Ruby
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News Service) — President Aquino said Friday he is ultimately responsible for how the government works in the midst of preparations being made to brace for the impact of super typhoon ‘Ruby (international name Hagupit) which is expected to pummel areas in the Visayas region that had been previously hit by super-typhoon Yolanda last year. Before this, the President presided over a meeting in Camp Aquinaldo to coordinate government efforts to mitigate […]
Government hotlines in case of emergency
Here is a list of government hotlines that you can contact in case of emergency.
Government releases list of landslide and flood prone areas
A list of areas that could possibly be affected by flood and landslide during the onslaught of “Ruby”.
Man dead after exchanging gunfire
A 26-year old man died when he started firing his gun in Tondo, Manila.
