Tag: Chedeng

DSWD continues to be on full alert over ‘Chedeng’

QUEZON CITY, PIA – Even with the slight weakening of Typhoon Chedeng, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) along with other member-agencies of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) remain on full alert over the possible effects of the typhoon. In  a press briefing at Camp Aguinaldo this morning, Assistant Secretary Vilma Cabrera, DSWD’s focal person for disaster response, reported that the different members of  the Response Cluster of NDRRMC have been […]

Reconsider travel plans if you can – Sec. Roxas

MANILA, PIA – Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas urged the public to reconsider their vacation plans if they are set to visit areas to be affected by typhoon Chedeng during the holidays. “Please adjust your travel plans…tatama siya sa may Isabela- Aurora-Northern Quezon areas anytime between Saturday evening and Sunday morning. Mag-ingat po tayo!” Roxas said. For those who are currently staying in these places, Roxas encouraged them to return to their homes by […]

“Chedeng” maintains strength

As “Chedeng” continues on its north-northeast path, said storm managed to maintain its strength. The PAGASA warned coastal areas in the eastern part of the Philippines to prepare against storm surges.