No Filipinos hurt in Vienna shooting – DFA
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Tuesday no Filipinos have been reported hurt in the recent Vienna shooting in Austria where at least one was killed. “As of last …
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AFP tells ‘Rolly’ search, rescue troops to be vigilant vs. Reds
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) told troops to be vigilant against possible attacks and atrocities by communist terrorist groups (CTGs) amid their search and rescue operations in areas …
Duterte: Many will be fired, jailed after gov’t-wide corruption probe
President Rodrigo Duterte said Monday that many government workers would lose their jobs, face prosecution, and go to jail after he ordered a widespread investigation into allegations of corruption surrounding …
Duterte jokes naming typhoons after ‘dilawans’
President Rodrigo Duterte joked about naming typhoons in the Philippines after the “dilawans” or the opposition. “I have a question for you. Who determines what name the typhoon would bear? …
Tropical Storm Siony to landfall over Extreme Northern Luzon
Tropical Storm Siony continues to decelerate northward over the Philippine Sea east of Extreme Northern Luzon, the latest Pagasa weather bulletin said. At 10:00 PM Monday, the center of Tropical …
Tropical Storm Rolly to exit PAR Tuesday morning
Tropical Storm Rolly moves westward towards the western limits of the Philippine Area of Responsibility. On the forecast track, “ROLLY” is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) …
CamSur now under a state of calamity due to Rolly
Representative Luis Raymund Villafuerte said Monday that Camarines Sur (CamSur) was placed under the state of calamity after Super Typhoon Rolly severely damaged it. “The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of CamSur has …
Rolly’s damage to agriculture reaches P1B – DA
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has announced Super Typhoon Rolly’s agricultural damage P1.1 billion, according to Secretary William Dar. At a press briefing on Monday, Dar said an estimated 20,000 …
DOH urges LGUs to ensure health protocols in evacuation centers
The Department of Health (DOH) urged the Local Government Units (LGUs) to designate safety officers in evacuation centers to ensure the implementation of minimum health standards to prevent COVID-19 transmission. …
Duterte conducts aerial inspection on Rolly-hit areas
After being tagged as “missing in action,” President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday conducted an aerial inspection and visited the areas hit by Super Typhoon Rolly over the weekend. The President …
Palace defends Duterte after ‘#NasaanAngPangulo’ trended online
#NasaanAngPangulo was trending on social media last weekend after netizens and groups criticized President Rodrigo Duterte’s “no-show” in the midst of the ravages of typhoon Rolly, the so-called strongest typhoon …
Bacoor fire leaves 500 families homeless
Barangay Sineguelasan and Barangay Alima residents in Bacoor City, Cavite, prepared for Typhoon Rolly, but they did not expect that fire will destroy their homes by the sea. At around …
Press POGOs to pay tax liabilities to raise Rolly response funds – Villanueva
Senator Joel Villanueva urged the revenue-generating government agencies to pressure Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) to pay their supposed P50 billion tax deficiencies to augment funds for areas affected by …
UN, EU to send help for Super Typhoon Rolly victims
The United Nations and the European Union said they would send support to aid those affected by Super Typhoon Rolly that whipped the southeastern portion of Luzon on November 1. …
Over 2M Filipinos affected by Super Typhoon Rolly – NDRRMC
The latest National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) report said Super Typhoon Rolly affected over two million residents from 12 regions. NDRRMC executive director Ricardo Jalad said at …
80% of houses in three Catanduanes towns destroyed by Rolly – Gordon
Senator Richard Gordon, who also chairs the Philippine Red Cross, said Monday that Tropical Storm Rolly destroyed at least 80% of residences in three Catanduanes towns. Gordon said that agencies …
Rolly destroys roads, houses in Catanduanes
Super Typhoon Rolly (international name: Goni) left heavy damage to Catanduanes’ infrastructure after it whipped the municipality of Bato before dawn on Sunday, November 1. A photo shared by YouScooper …
Lahar buries over 300 houses in Guinobatan, Albay
Super Typhoon Rolly triggered lahar mudflows on Sunday, burying over 300 houses in Barangay San Francisco, Guinobatan, Albay. In a Facebook post, Ako Bicol Representative Zaldy Co shared photos of …
Tropical Storm Siony, Rolly update
Tropical Storm (TS) Siony maintains its strength as it accelerates West-Norwestaward over the Philippine Sea. TS Rolly also maintains strength while moving Westward over the West Philippine Sea. On the …
Philippines among top 50 safest countries in the world for 2019 – study
A global law and order index reported that the Philippines is among the top 50 safest countries in the world in 2019. According to the 2020 Gallup Global Law and …
Robredo wants evacuation centers for animals
On Sunday, vice president Leni Robredo recommended the establishment of evacuation centers for animals since some families were forced not to evacuate to take care of their pets or livestock …
Tropical Storm Siony less likely to affect weather condition
Siony slightly weakens but remains within the Tropical Storm category over the Philippine Sea, Pagasa said on its severe weather bulletin. At 10:00 on November 1, the center of Tropical …
Tropical Storm Rolly weakens; signal no.1 remains over Luzon areas
Tropical Storm Rolly weakens over the West Philippine Sea after leaving extreme damage in Bicol, Albay, and Catanduanes area. According to Pagasa’s severe weather bulletin issued 5 am on November …
Rolly nearing Super Typhoon category – Pagasa
Typhoon Rolly continues to intensify rapidly and is nearing the Super Typhoon category, Pagasa said on its severe weather bulletin issued 11 pm, October 30. At 10:00 PM today, the …
Issuance of disconnection notice for unpaid water, electric bill to begin
Meralco, Maynilad, and Manila Water covers Metro Manila and some neighboring areas and will begin issuing disconnection notices in the coming days. This is after the cut off of utility …
New Zealand supports euthanasia or mercy killing
The majority of New Zealand people support the law passed by their Congress for euthanasia or mercy killing of a seriously ill patient. Meanwhile, they are leaning toward banning the …