Disaster management council extends P2-M aid to ‘Pablo’ victims
THE City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (CDRRMC) passed a resolution extending P2-million financial assistance to Compostela Valley and Davao Oriental that were ravaged by Typhoon “Pablo.” The resolution was passed More »
Army: Relief goods reach isolated areas
THE Armed Forces of the Philippines has delivered relief goods by air to three remote areas that have since last week not been penetrated by relief operations. The initial batch of goods More »
Death toll from ‘Pablo’ up to 714
MANILA (Updated) – The death toll from Typhoon “Pablo” (international codename: Bopha) continued to climb, reaching 714 as of Tuesday morning, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said. In More »
‘Pablo’ death toll climbs to 400, damage cost at P4B –NDRRMC
Manila (10:49 a.m.) – Tropical Storm “Pablo” (international codename: Bopha) is set to exit the Philippines but not without leaving at least 400 people dead and hundreds more missing, the National Disaster Risk More »
Pablo claims 56 lives in Davao Region
Authorities reported at least 56 fatalities in Davao Oriental and Compostela Valley alone, while around 20 soldiers went missing after Typhoon Pablo (international codename Bopha) made a landfall early Tuesday. Erlinda Balante, More »
Aid for ‘Crising’ victims assured
THE Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) assured on Thursday that enough funds and relief supplies are in place for the victims of Tropical Depression “Crising.”
DSWD Secretary Dinky Soliman said that P15.84 million in standby funds, P10.45 million in family food packs, and P42.44 million worth of relief supplies were prepositioned at DSWD field offices in the regions of Mimaropa, Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao, Davao, Soccsksargen, Caraga and Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Armm) affected by the tropical cyclone.
‘Crising’ death toll rises to 4
MANILA — Tropical Depression “Crising” is moving away from the country, but has left at least four people dead and over 180,000 people affected, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said early Friday.
The NDRRMC identified the two latest fatalities as Nelson Jeminez, 40, of Barangay Sampao, Kapalong, Davao del Norte and Namatyagan Namones, 12.
‘Crising’ kills 2, affects 146,041
MANILA (Updated) – At least two people were dead while two others remain missing as Tropical Depression Crising dumped rains that triggered floods that affects 146,041 people in Mindanao, the state disaster agency said Thursday afternoon.
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) identified the fatalities namely: Erwin Campana, 43, a resident of Barangay Camansi, Monte Vista, Compostela Valley; and Francisco Digaynon, also a resident of Compostela Valley – both drowned while crossing a river.
DSWD to file raps vs ‘Pablo’ victims over relief goods looting
MANILA (Updated) – Social Welfare Secretary Corazon Soliman said Typhoon “Pablo” victims who ransacked the agency’s office in Davao City on Tuesday will have to face the consequences of their protest.
“We respond to the exigency of public service at great cost to ourselves and our families. That we are now being subjected to harassment is deplorable. This will leave us no choice but to pursue legal action against those who are responsible,” Soliman said in a press statement released at the website of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).
Duterte orders police: Disperse DSWD-Davao picket
DAVAO – Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio ordered the police to disperse the picket staged by Typhoon “Pablo” victims who looted Tuesday relief goods from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) regional office.
The picket, which started Monday afternoon, also turned violent early Wednesday when police battled typhoon survivors. Five cops were hurt and two protesters were arrested.
