Senator Trillanes express dismay over the slow response of Meralco regarding the repair of transmission lines damaged by Typhoon “Glenda”.
Tag: typhoon “Glenda”
More areas declare state of calamity
The number of areas that were declared under state of calamity now rise to 10 after the onslaught of Typhoon “Glenda”.
‘Glenda’ spares north Cebu
CEBU CITY, July 16 (PNA) — Typhoon “Glenda” brought rains to Cebu but spared the province’s northern part which was battered by super typhoon “Yolanda” last Nov. 8, officials said. Wilson Ramos, Cebu Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) executive officer, said there were no reports of casualties in northern Cebu. Ramos attributed this to the early preparations made by the local government units and the timely suspension of classes. Cebu Gov. Hilario […]
8,613 persons stay in 8 evacuation sites in Manila
MANILA, July 16 (PNA) — A total of 8,613 individuals are now temporarily staying in eight evacuation sites in the City of Manila in the aftermath of typhoon “Glenda”. According to Johnny Yu, chief of the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council of Manila, majority of the evacuees who are now staying in four proximate evacuation areas in Baseco Compound reached to more than 4,000 individuals. There are also evacuation centers in Delpan Sports […]
Stranded seagoing passengers now at 4,937
MANILA, July 16 (PNA) — In its 8 p.m. update, the Philippine Coast Guard announced that the number of seagoing passengers stranded by inclement weather caused by Typhoon “Glenda” has been placed at 4,937. It also added that 406 rolling cargoes, 33 vessels, and 20 bancas are still prevented from leaving ports in Southern Tagalog and the Visayas.
Muntinulupa placed under state of calamity
MANILA, July 16 (PNA) — Muntinlupa City has been placed under state of calamity following the onslaught of strong winds and heavy rains on Wednesday brought by typhoon Glenda. According to Tez Navaro, chief of Public Information Office of Muntinlupa upon the recommendation of local disaster risk reduction management council that presented to the city council in special session on Wednesday afternoon and declared Pasay under state of calamity. Mayor Jaime Fresnedi stressed that it […]
DSWD assesses damage caused by Glenda
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is conducting assessments regarding the damage done by Typhoon ‘Glenda”, with more than 31, 000 families have been evacuated in the Bicol region alone.
NDRRMC records 10 deaths due to Glenda
According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council(NDRRMC), 10 people were killed due to the wrath of Typhoon “Glenda”.
Evacuees’ welfare, Power restoration Top priorities after Glenda’s Onslaught – Palace
Government agencies has begun clearing operations and assessment of damages caused by Typhoon Glenda, with the government prioritizing the health and welfare of evacuees and returning power and communication in areas battered by the storm.
Toppled trees, stranded passengers in Cavite
Typhoon Glenda toppled trees, destroyed signages, and stranded commuters in Dasmarinas, Cavite. (Photos courtesy of EBC correspondent Michael Suguitan)
