Due to the threat of Typhoon Ruby, the whole province of Albay has been placed under a State of Calamity. In signed resolution, the Provincial Board of Albay has approved the request of Albay Governor Joey Salceda to place the whole province under a state of calamity. According to Dr. Cedric Daep, Head of Albay Public Safety and Management Office, it is essential to place Albay under a State of Calamity in order for them […]
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Be prepared for #RubyPH: Stay informed on the weather alerts & evacuation advisories.
Health tips as we brace for typhoon Ruby – WHO Philippines
Flights and sea trips, cancelled in anticipation of super-typhoon
The Manila International Airport Authority announced that 18 Cebu Pacific flights were cancelled due to super-typhoon “Ruby”.
Meralco cuts electricity charges
Meralco will implement cuts on electricity charges this December due to lower generation charges.
Typhoon Ruby to make landfall Saturday evening over Samar
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News Service) — Typhoon Ruby is expected to make landfall on Saturday evening or Sunday morning over the Eastern Samar-Northern Samar area according to the country’s weather bureau which warned of strong winds and storm surges of up to four meters with heavy to intense rainfall that the typhoon would cause. Based on PAGASA’s 11 p.m. severe weather bulletin, it said Typhoon Ruby is expected to bring in an estimated rainfall amount […]
Oil price rollback next week
Due to the continuing drop of oil prices in the world market, consumers should expect another round of rollbacks next week.
MMDA holds meeting of Metro Manila LGUs
The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) lead the planning of the Metro Manila local government units in preparation of the onslaught of “Ruby”. Metro Manila is under orange or heightened alert.
DSWD prepares evacuation centers
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Dinky Soliman gave assurance that they are totally prepared and that the evacuation shelters that they set up are in safe places.
Classes suspended in areas to be directly affected by super-typhoon
Classes have been suspended in areas that are in the direct path of super-typhoon “Ruby”
DOH on red alert
Starting tomorrow, the Department of Health (DOH) will be under red alert to prepare for the coming of the super-typhoon.
Espina, temporarily replaces Purisima
Police Deputy Director General Leonardo Espina will temporarily replace suspended Philippine National Police Chief Allan Purisima.
