Tag: Emergency Response
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Tragic New Year’s Eve at Pangasinan Beach: Two Drown, Two Rescued
In a somber turn of events on New Year’s Eve, the Pangasinan Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) reported a distressing incident at Lingayen beach. The afternoon turned tragic when four individuals were caught in perilous sea conditions, resulting in the drowning of two and the rescue of the other two. The PDRRMO,…
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Philippine National Police Mobilizes 37,000 Officers for New Year’s Safety
In a comprehensive effort to safeguard the public during New Year celebrations, the Philippine National Police (PNP) has deployed 37,000 officers nationwide. PNP Chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil highlighted the importance of law enforcement during the festive period, focusing on mitigating dangers from fireworks, fire hazards, and accidents linked to celebrations. Marbil stressed the need…
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Evacuees Near Mt. Kanlaon’s Lahar Paths Urged to Relocate by Local Governments
In response to the ongoing activity of Mt. Kanlaon, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has issued a directive to local government units (LGUs) to move evacuees from centers located along potential lahar paths. This decision came after an emergency meeting led by OCD chief Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno, aimed at addressing the risks associated with…
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Tragic Van Accident in South Cotabato Claims Seven Lives
In a devastating incident on Monday afternoon, a van crash in Tupi, South Cotabato, resulted in the death of seven passengers and left the driver seriously injured. The accident occurred on a barangay road when the Mitsubishi FB van, carrying tourists from Northern Mindanao, lost its brakes. The driver, in a desperate attempt to stop…
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DOH Elevates Emergency Response to ‘Blue Alert’ on Negros Island Following Mt. Kanlaon Eruption
In response to the recent explosive eruption of Mt. Kanlaon, the Department of Health (DOH) has escalated its emergency measures to a ‘blue alert’ status across Negros Island. This decision comes in the wake of Negros Occidental being declared under a state of calamity, necessitating enhanced support for those impacted by the volcanic activity. Director…
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Submarine Cable Malfunction Triggers Extended Blackout on Siargao Island
In a significant development, the Siargao Electric Cooperative announced on Thursday that they have pinpointed the source of the ongoing power disruption on Siargao Island, which began on December 1. The issue stems from a fault in a 1.6-km segment of a submarine cable, which has been retrieved from the ocean floor for detailed examination.…
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Evacuation Intensifies in Villages Near Mt. Kanlaon as Volcano Remains Unstable
In response to the ongoing threat posed by the restless Mt. Kanlaon, the number of evacuees from high-risk areas in Canlaon City, Negros Oriental, continues to grow. On Wednesday, December 11, 2024, a mandatory evacuation was enforced for residents living within the 6-km Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ) surrounding the volcano, leading to an influx of…
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DSWD Prepares Over 1.4 Million Food Packs for Families Impacted by Mt. Kanlaon Activity
COMMUNITY SUPPORT. At the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s National Resource Operations Center in Pasay City, volunteers are busy assembling boxes to be packed with food for disaster victims. This center, previously known as the Villamor Air Base Relief Operations Center, is a hub for storing donations and relief supplies. (Photo by Joan Bondoc/PNA)…
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Tragic Accident in North Cotabato Claims Eight Lives, Including Young Child
In a devastating incident in Barangay Malasila, Makilala, North Cotabato, a 10-wheeler truck carrying fertilizers crashed, resulting in the deaths of eight individuals, including a young kindergarten student. The tragedy occurred early Thursday morning when the truck, unable to stop due to brake failure, barreled through the area near Malasila Elementary School. Among the deceased…
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