Residents in coastal areas of Batangas underwent preventive evacuation in preparation for the onslaught of “Ruby”.
Provincial News
Tacloban suffers from flood
Various areas in the city of Tacloban experienced flooding while several homes have their roofs torn off due to strong winds.
Masbate under state of calamity
Masbate is the third province in the Bicol region to declare a state of calamity.
Buy-bust operation in Sultan Kudarat nabs 2 suspects
A buy-bust operation conducted in the highway near New Tarlac, Esperanza, Sultan Kudarat, nabs two suspects. photo credit: Bong Jacilan
Lapu-lapu City hit by rains
Lapu-lapu City in Cebu experiences rains as “Ruby” passes the province.
Coast Guard rescues youth in Tacloban
The Philippine Coast Guard succesfully rescued a young man when the boat that he is riding sank during the rampage of “Ruby” in Tacloban City.
Tacloban City residents return to their homes
The government of Tacloban City allowed its citizens in the evacuation centers to return to their homes despite the lack of electricity and flooding in some areas.
Albay residents return to their homes
Despite strong winds and rains, the local government of Albay issued an advisory allowing residents in the evacuation centers to return to their homes.
Manila declares suspensions of classes
In our breaking news, Manila City Mayor Joseph Estrada declares “no classes” on all levels, private or public, tomorrow, December 8, 2014. Taguig City also declared no classes on all levels.
Aklan experiences power failures
The province of Aklan experienced four incidents of power shortages as “Ruby” felled trees which damaged power lines in the province.
“Ruby” hits Aklan
The province of Aklan experienced the wrath of “Ruby” bringing strong rains and winds as well as huge waves in the coastal areas causing residents in said areas to evacuate.
Metro Manila will be placed under storm signal two
PAGASA said that Metro Manila will be placed under storm signal two as typhoon “Ruby” passes the region by 2 in the morning, Monday, December 8, 2014.