Tag: flooding

  • DOH-Region 8 Alerts Public to Water-Borne Disease Risks Amid Heavy Rains

    In response to the heavy rainfall that has been affecting Eastern Visayas since last week, the Department of Health (DOH) in Region 8 has issued a stern warning about the potential outbreak of water-borne diseases. The advisory, released on Monday, highlighted the dangers of flooding which can lead to health issues such as leptospirosis, cholera,…

  • DSWD Distributes Over PHP3.2 Million in Food Aid to 5,000 Families in CamSur

    In a significant relief effort, the Department of Social Welfare and Development in the Bicol Region (DSWD-5) has provided over PHP3.2 million in family food packs to more than 5,000 families in Camarines Sur. The distribution took place across 16 island barangays in Garchitorena and two barangays in Goa, targeting those hardest hit by the…

  • Over 5,000 Families in Camarines Sur Receive Food Aid from DSWD

    In a significant relief effort, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in the Bicol Region provided food assistance to more than 5,000 families in Camarines Sur. The distribution took place on February 18, 2025, targeting residents impacted by severe weather conditions caused by a shear line. The aid, valued at over PHP3.2 million,…

  • DSWD Distributes Over P3.3 Million in Aid to Families in Camarines Sur and Catanduanes

    In a significant relief effort, the Department of Social Welfare and Development in Bicol (DSWD-5) has provided more than PHP3.3 million in assistance to families impacted by the shear line in Camarines Sur and Catanduanes. The distribution took place earlier this week, offering much-needed support to affected communities. According to a DSWD-5 report released on…

  • DSWD Distributes Over P3.3 Million in Aid to Families in CamSur and Catanduanes

    In a significant relief effort, the Department of Social Welfare and Development in Bicol (DSWD-5) has provided more than PHP3.3 million in assistance to families impacted by the shear line in Camarines Sur and Catanduanes. The distribution took place earlier this week, offering much-needed support to the affected communities. According to a DSWD-5 report released…

  • DSWD Distributes Over PHP9.7 Million in Aid to Sorsogon Families Hit by Shear Line

    In a significant relief effort, the Department of Social Welfare and Development in Bicol (DSWD-5) has disbursed more than PHP9.72 million in family food packs to over 13,000 families in Sorsogon province, who were impacted by relentless rains due to the shear line. The aid distribution took place on February 9 and 10, targeting 39…

  • DSWD Provides Over Half a Million Pesos in Aid to Mimaropa Families Affected by Shear Line

    The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has disbursed an initial sum of PHP550,000 to support families in the Mimaropa region who have been impacted by severe weather conditions due to a persistent shear line, according to a statement from an agency official on Tuesday. Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao from the Disaster Response Management…

  • Albay’s Camalig Town Keeps Close Watch on Rivers Amid Persistent Heavy Rain

    In response to the ongoing heavy rainfall caused by a shear line, the local government of Camalig in Albay is vigilantly monitoring its river systems for potential flooding and lahar threats. Tim Florece, the town’s information officer, shared in a phone interview that while river levels are currently normal, they are nearing alert levels in…

  • 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…

  • 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…