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From the Newsrooms: February 4 to 10, 2024

MARCOS' VISIT on February 7 fixed the news spotlight on Davao. Although bad weather had caused quite severe flooding and landslides in the area, the President's schedule which had been set earlier did not include stops in any of the disaster sites, although he did an aerial inspection and attended a briefing on the situation.The media did keep a close watch for signs of heightened or lighter tension between the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

PBBM releases P265M for flood, landslide victims

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered the release of around P265 million to augment the relief assistance for the families affected by the recent flooding and landslides in Mindanao......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

House expedites release of P35M aid for Davao disaster victims

The House of Representatives, in collaboration with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., is expediting the release of P35 million in financial aid and 17,500 food packs to assist the seven congressional districts affected by recent flooding and landslides in the Davao Region. Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez emphasized the urgency of their efforts, aiming to provide substantial assistance to the nearly 45,000 affected families and over 187,000 individuals in the region. Coordination with the Department of Social Welfare and Development is underway to swiftly release PHP5 million to each district through the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations program. The financial aid will support various relief efforts, including infrastructure reconstruction and medical assistance. Tingog Party-list representatives also expressed their commitment to ensuring the assistance reaches those most in need......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

3 Filipinos dead in UAE floods: officials

Three workers from the Philippines have died in heavy flooding in the United Arab Emirates, Filipino officials announced, as the desert country struggled Friday to recover from record rains. Two women suffocated inside their vehicle during the flooding and one man died when his vehicle fell into a sinkhole, the Philippines’ Department of Migrant Workers said. The women died.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

3 OFWs dead in UAE flooding; Owwa to repatriate remains

3 OFWs dead in UAE flooding; Owwa to repatriate remains.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

Mandatory rainwater system in houses to reduce flooding sought

With the regular recurrence of dry spells, it is time to make the installation of a rainwater collection system “mandatory” in all buildings, residential or commercial, if only to mitigate flooding, according to a senior administration lawmaker......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

Task Force Gubat sa Baha to construct water catchment to address flooding

CEBU CITY, Philippines –Task Force Gubat sa Baha (TFGsB) is considering taking advantage of the upcoming El Niño to execute plans to construct a dam and water catchment in Apas, Cebu City, in an effort to address the flooding problem in the area. However, they mentioned that there is still no specific location yet, but.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

DSWD Central Visayas field office aids families affected by floods, tension cracks

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Field Office-7 (Central Visayas), continues to coordinate with concerned local government units (LGUs) in the region for the monitoring and provision of appropriate interventions to families affected by flooding incidents and other emergencies that occurred in the last quarter of 2023. On the flooding incidents […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  journalRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Grids still on alert amid demand surge

Power grids across the country remained on alert yesterday, according to the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 27th, 2024

Luzon, Visayas grids on yellow alert anew

The Luzon and Visayas grids remained under yellow alert yesterday, according to the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

Luzon, Visayas grids on yellow alert

The Luzon and Visayas grids were placed under yellow alert yesterday, with several power plants still on forced outage or running on derated capacity, according to the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

NGCP: Conserve power amid yellow alert

NGCP: Conserve power amid yellow alert.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

CDC issues health alert for bird flu infection in US

A farm worker in Texas has tested positive for avian influenza, prompting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to issue a health alert......»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

‘BE CAREFUL’ | Negros Occidental under heightened alert for Holy Week

‘BE CAREFUL’ | Negros Occidental under heightened alert for Holy Week.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

LTO-7 on high alert for Holy Week

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office in Central Visayas (LTO-7) is on high alert starting March 24 to 31, for the Holy Week. The LTO-7 announced their “Oplan Biyaheng Ayos: Semana Santa and Summer Vacation 2024” in a press release last Friday. Director Glen Galario has instructed all LTO-7 district and extension offices.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

Cops on heightened alert, NLEX ready for Lenten break

Police units across the country are on heightened alert starting tomorrow, as part of security preparations for the safety of the public during the Holy Week break......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

DOH raises Code White Alert for Holy Week

DOH raises Code White Alert for Holy Week.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

Alert order vs Teves out – DOJ

Two alert list orders have been issued by the Bureau of Immigration against expelled Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr., who has been tagged as the brains in the assassination of former governor Roel Degamo......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

To keep whales safe, Coast Guard launches boat alert system in Seattle

To keep whales safe, Coast Guard launches boat alert system in Seattle.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

CHR to launch alert system for journalists under attack

In a statement, the CHR said that “Alisto! Alert Mechanism” seeks to “provide a concrete platform where it may directly respond to attacks and threats against media workers.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024