MANILA, Dec 5 — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has allocated P270 million in standby funds in aid of areas that will be affected by Typhoon ‘Ruby’ (international name ‘Hagupit’), Malacañang said on Thursday. Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said that some 270,000 family food packs worth P18 million have also been prepositioned in all DSWD regional offices, as part of government efforts to prepare for the storm. The […]
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DTI promotes products from calamity-hit areas
MANILA, Dec. 5 — In time for this year’s holiday season, the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) Sikat Pinoy National Trade Fair brings products from earthquake-rocked Central Visayas and supertyphoon Yolanda-hit Eastern and Western Visayas to Metro Manila. In his keynote message during the opening of the fair, DTI Undersecretary Ponciano C. Manalo noted that there are 40 exhibitors from these regions out of the 250 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) participating in […]
Palace urges citizens to cooperate with government agencies as Typhoon ‘Ruby’ makes its landfall
MANILA, Dec. 5 — Malacañang on Thursday urged the public to cooperate with all government agencies involved in disaster management and relief operations, as Typhoon ‘Ruby’ inched closer to the Visayas region to make its landfall in the country. Typhoon ‘Ruby,’ known internationally as ‘Hagupit,’ is expected to land over the Samar area before noon on Saturday, according to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration’s (PAGASA) weather bulletin. During the daily press briefing […]
Government agencies prepare for supertyphoon “Ruby”
Various government agencies prepare for supertyphoon “Ruby” with the Department of Social Welfare and Development assuring the public that they have enough funds for the disaster.
Classes suspended in Cebu province
Cebu Governor Hilario P. Davide declared on Thursday the suspension of classes in all levels in public and private schools in the province on December 5 and 6, Friday and Saturday. Davide made the declaration as typhoon Ruby (with international name Hagupit) entered the Philippine area of responsibility early Thursday. The US Navy Joint Typhoon Warning Center has categorized typhoon Ruby as a super storm. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said […]
Philippines ranks better in Corruption Perception Index
In a survey conducted by Transparency International, Philippines ranked in the 85th place out of the 170 countries included in the survey. This is an improvement from the country’s former rank in the 94th place.
Bodies recovered as South Korean vessel sinks in Bering Sea
Due to bad weather, a South Korean vessel with a crew of 60, sank in the Bering Sea. Twelve bodies were recovered including that of a Flipino.
15 Filipino repatriates from Syria to arrive today
MANILA, Dec. 4 — Fifteen (15) overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from Syria, who availed of the Mandatory Repatriation Program (MRP), is expected to arrive today December 04 at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on board Emirates Airlines flight number EK-332 from Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). This brings the total number of Filipinos repatriated from Syria to 5,546. Of this number, 2,517 were repatriated through Lebanon, with the cooperation, assistance and support of the […]
DFA unveils new drug trafficking modus, reiterates warning to Filipino travelers
MANILA, Dec. 4 — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reiterates its warning to Filipino travelers not to allow themselves to be recruited by drug syndicates in carrying out their drug-trafficking operations. The warning is issued after the arrests of several Filipino travelers for possession of illegal drugs. DFA in a statement said the most recent of these arrests took place in Ningbo, China involving a Filipino who was found carrying five kilos of crystal […]
APEC 2015 logo shows forum’s vision of inclusive future for members through pursuit of Bogor Goals
MANILA, Dec. 4 — The 2015 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, to be hosted by the Philippines, will seek to inspire greater confidence that, through the pursuit of the Bogor Goals, APEC member economies could build a vibrant and inclusive future for all. “As the clamor for progress that leaves no one behind resounds the world over, the Philippines has the opportunity to set a global example of inclusivity this year,” President Benigno S. Aquino […]
Gov’t ready for Typhoon Hagupit with P4.69-B Response -DBM
MANILA, Dec. 4 — The various departments of the National Government are prepared to respond to the possible entry of Typhoon Hagupit into the Philippines as they have appropriate budgetary support worth P4.69 billion, according to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM). “The departments are equipped with Quick Response Funds (QRFs), standby funds that they can readily access when emergencies or disasters occur. They can use these funds to mobilize the necessary resources and […]
Local governments have learned a lot from Typhoon ‘Yolanda’, says Palace official
MANILA, Dec. 4 — Local government units (LGUs) have learned to follow the safety guidelines set by the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC) following the onslaught of Typhoon ‘Yolanda’ last year, a Palace official said on Wednesday. Now that the country is facing another strong storm, to be called Typhoon ‘Ruby’ once it enters the Philippine area of responsibility, LGUs are expected to prepare and coordinate with national agencies to minimize damage and […]
