Tag: Rolly

PNP: Over 300,000 individuals affected by “Rolly” in evacuation centers

(Eagle News)–Over 300,000 individuals affected by Typhoon “Ulysses” remain in evacuation centers, the Philippine National Police said. The PNP said the 351,476 individuals are in 12,707 evacuation centers in Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, and the National Capital Region as of Friday, 3 p.m. The PNP said police rapid response teams rescued 104,857 individuals which include infants and elders in 2,123 separated search and rescue operations. So far, it said […]

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BRP Gabriela Silang to transport relief goods to “Rolly”-hit Catanduanes

(Eagle News)–The Philippine Coast Guard’s BRP Gabriela Silang is on a relief transport mission to “Rolly”-hit Catanduanes. The Department of Transportation said the vessel is carrying the following for transport to the province: – 7,500 boxes of food packs from the Department of Social Welfare and Development – 21,200 bottles of mineral water (220 ml/bottle) – 100 sacks of rice (50 kls/sack) – 13 sacks of rice (c/o LGU Bato Catanduanes) The vessel will first […]

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BRP Gabriela Silang to arrive in “Rolly”-hit Bicol today

(Eagle News)–The Philippine Coast Guard’s BRP Gabriela Silang is expected to arrive with relief goods in Rolly-hit Bicol today. The Department of Transportation said the vessel is loaded with the following: From the PCG: * 830 boxes of food pack * 70 sacks of rice (50kgs) * 1-unit portable generator From the PCG Auxiliary: * 37 boxes of condensed milk * 3 boxes corned beef * 2 balikbayan boxes of supplies The ship is likewise […]

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Pres. Duterte directs immediate repair of water system in Catanduanes

  (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has directed the immediate repair of the water system in Catanduanes which had been severely hit by super typhoon Rolly which had pummeled the province with Haiyan-like winds and rains on Sunday. Duterte ordered the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) to fix this water system in Catanduanes where “Rolly” (international name Goni) first made landfall on Sunday, Nov. 1. “I’m directing LWUA to help. Go there and repair. […]

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TS “Rolly” slightly intensifies, to exit PAR today

(Eagle News)–Tropical Storm “Rolly” has slightly intensified and is about to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said “Rolly” was estimated  540 km west of Subic, Zambales, packing maximum sustained winds of 75 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 90 kph. It is moving west southwest at 15 kph. While “Rolly” is no longer directly affecting the country, PAGASA said it, “Siony,” and  the […]

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Storm “Rolly” (Goni) no longer affecting country, expected to exit today, says PAGASA

  (Eagle News) — Tropical storm “ROLLY” (international name Goni) is “no longer affecting the country” as it moves to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) this morning, Tuesday, Nov. 3, according to the country’s weather bureau, PAGASA. At 3 a.m. today, the center of Tropical Storm ROLLY {GONI} was estimated based on all available data at 450 km West of Iba, Zambales (15.0°N, 115.8°E) with maximum sustained winds of 65 km/h near the […]

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At least 20 dead after Typhoon Rolly (Goni) batters Philippines

by Mikhail FLORES Agence France Presse The most powerful typhoon to hit the Philippines this year destroyed tens of thousands of homes and killed at least 20 people, officials said Monday, as communications to the worst-hit areas remained cut off. Catanduanes Island and nearby Albay province on the most populous island of Luzon bore the brunt of Typhoon Goni which was packing maximum sustained wind speeds of 225 kilometres (140 miles) per hour when it […]

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Pres. Duterte conducts aerial inspection of Catanduanes, Albay to check typhoon damage

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte conducted an aerial inspection of Catanduanes and Albay in the Bicol region which were severely hit by super typhoon Rolly (Goni) on Monday, Nov. 2, a day after the typhoon pummeled Bicol and other parts of Luzon. Duterte was accompanied by Sen. Christopher Bong Go. The President’s chopper also landed in Guinobatan. Albay where he met with some of the residents affected by the onslaught of the super typhoon. […]

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President Duterte to visit areas hit by “Rolly,” Senator Go says

Palace says President to conduct aerial inspection of Calabarzon, Bicolandia (Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte will visit the areas hit by Super Typhoon “Rolly” on Monday, Nov. 2. Senator Bong Go said the President would visit the hardest-hit areas in Legazpi and Albay, among other areas. He said afterwards, the President would have a meeting with his Cabinet. “Pinatawag niya lahat ng ahensya ng gobyerno para tumulong ito sa recovery efforts ng gobyerno,” Go said. Presidential […]

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At least 10 dead after ‘Rolly’ pummels Bicol region with Category 5 winds – NDRRMC

(Eagle News) – At least 10 people were reported killed after then Super Typhoon Rolly (Goni) battered the Bicol region with its very strong Category 5 winds comparable to Super Typhoon Haiyan of 2013. “Rolly” had maximum sustained winds of over 225 kilometers per hour and gusts of up to 310 kph when it hit the Bicol region. It first made its landfall in Bato, Catanduanes early Sunday, Nov. 1. Its second landfall was on […]

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News in photos: Electric posts toppled by Super Typhoon Rolly in Guinobatan, Albay

  (Eagle News) — In these photos by EBC Eagle News Service correspondent Rebert Soriao, concrete electric posts can be seen toppled by Super Typhoon Rolly’s intense winds on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020. Albay was under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 5 when it was hit by “Rolly” early Sunday with maximum sustained winds of over 225 kilometers per hour and gusts of up to 310 kph.  

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“Rolly” expected to exit PAR tomorrow morning as it continues to weaken over W. PHL Sea

(Eagle News)– “Rolly” is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility tomorrow morning, Tuesday, Nov. 2, as it continues to weaken over the West Philippine Sea, according to the country’s weather bureau. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the  northwestern portion of Occidental Mindoro (Paluan, Mamburao, Abra de Ilog) including Lubang Island, the western portion of Batangas (Tingloy, Mabini, Bauan, San Luis, Taal, Agoncillo, San Nicolas, Santa Teresita, Talisay, Laurel, […]

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