May 23, 2025

Tag: Emergency Response

  • Heavy Rains Trigger Landslides and Flooding, Shutting Down Key Roads in Eastern Visayas

    In Eastern Visayas, relentless rainfall caused by a shear line has led to significant disruptions, closing several major roads due to landslides and flooding. On Monday, February 10, 2025, a section of the Arteche-Jipapad-Las Navas-Rawis Road in Jipapad, Eastern Samar, was completely blocked by approximately 80 cubic meters of debris from a landslide, severing the…

    Written by

    Salvador Versoza

  • Heavy Rains Trigger Landslides and Flooding, Closing Major Roads in Eastern Visayas

    In Eastern Visayas, severe weather conditions led to the closure of several key roadways on Monday, disrupting travel and daily life across the region. Torrential rains caused by a shear line resulted in landslides and flooding, affecting multiple areas and prompting emergency responses from local authorities. In Eastern Samar, the Arteche-Jipapad-Las Navas-Rawis Road, a vital…

    Written by

    Herminio Racelis

  • DILG Urges Governors to Equip Police with Motorcycles for Swift 911 Response

    The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has called on provincial governors to purchase motorcycles for local police forces to enhance their response times to emergencies reported via the national 911 hotline. DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla emphasized the necessity of this initiative during the 7th General Assembly of the League of Provinces of…

    Written by

    Brian Corpuz

  • Philippine Red Cross Donates M/V Amazing Grace to Coast Guard for Humanitarian Missions

    The Philippine Red Guard (PCG) has received a significant boost to its humanitarian efforts with the donation of the 55-meter vessel, M/V Amazing Grace, from the Philippine Red Cross (PRC). The ship, previously owned by the PRC, was handed over in a ceremony at the PRC’s national headquarters in Mandaluyong City, led by PRC Chair…

    Written by

    Jerald Castaneda

  • Angeles City Unveils Groundbreaking Emergency Response App

    In a significant move to bolster emergency services, Angeles City in Pampanga introduced its pioneering emergency response mobile application on January 28, 2025. Named Angeleño Alerto! 24/7 Mobile App – Personal On-call Guard Interface (POGI), the app was launched with a demonstration to showcase its functionality and effectiveness. Mayor Carmelo Lazatin Jr. highlighted that the…

    Written by

    Clarissa Soriano

  • Philippine National Police’s IT Budget Boost to Enhance Cybercrime Battle: Lawmaker

    In a move to bolster the fight against cybercrimes and promote governmental transparency, the Philippine National Police (PNP) has seen the restoration of PHP500 million to its information technology (IT) budget. Navotas Representative Toby Tiangco, who chairs the House Information and Communications Technology Committee, praised President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s decision to shift funds from…

    Written by

    Ramon Diaz

  • Canlaon City Bans Exploitative Livestock Traders Amid Mt. Kanlaon Unrest

    In response to the ongoing unrest caused by Mt. Kanlaon’s activity, Canlaon City has taken decisive action against livestock traders exploiting evacuees. Mayor Jose Chubasco Cardenas announced a ban on these traders after a meeting with internally displaced persons (IDPs) who reported being coerced into selling their livestock at significantly reduced prices. The traders, known…

    Written by

    Jose Cruz

  • Health Alert Issued for Traslacion in Manila and Surrounding Areas

    The Department of Health (DOH) has announced a code white alert from January 6 to January 10, 2025, in anticipation of the Feast of Jesus Nazareno. This alert ensures that medical personnel, equipment, and facilities in the National Capital Region (NCR) and nearby regions such as Central Luzon and Calabarzon are prepared to respond swiftly…

    Written by

    Grace Morales

  • Tragic New Year’s Drowning Incidents Claim Three Lives in La Union and Pangasinan

    On New Year’s Day, three individuals tragically lost their lives to drowning in the provinces of La Union and Pangasinan, overshadowing the holiday celebrations. In La Union, three people from Baguio City were pulled from the water at Aringay beach, but only two survived. The victims included a 14-year-old girl, a 20-year-old man, and a…

    Written by

    Eduardo Mendoza

  • DSWD Delivers Over 8 Million Food Packs to Disaster-Affected Families in 2024

    In a significant relief effort throughout 2024, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) successfully distributed over 8 million family food packs (FFPs) to approximately 6.86 million families impacted by various disasters across the Philippines. This initiative was highlighted by DSWD Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao, who emphasized the department’s rapid response and enhanced collaboration…

    Written by

    Grace Morales