Tag: PDRRMO
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Southern Leyte Halts Classes After 5.8 Magnitude Earthquake
In the wake of a significant 5.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Southern Leyte on Thursday morning, several local government units have decided to suspend classes. The earthquake, which occurred at 7:39 a.m., was centered 10.01 km southeast of San Francisco and at a depth of 14 km. The decision to halt educational activities was made…
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Antique Celebrates Holidays Safely with No Major Incidents
In Antique, the holiday season passed without any major accidents or indiscriminate gunfire, as reported by the Antique Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO). PDRRMO chief Broderick Train shared in a recent interview that the community enjoyed a peaceful Christmas and New Year, thanks to the diligent efforts of various government agencies involved…
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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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Antique Province Honored with Gawad Kalasag Award for Zero Casualties Amidst Multiple Disasters
The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) of Antique was celebrated for its exemplary performance in disaster management, receiving the prestigious Gawad Kalasag Award for the fourth time. The award ceremony took place at Diversion 21 Hotel in Iloilo City, where PDRRMO chief Broderick Train accepted the accolade on behalf of the province.…
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Over 16,000 Families in Pangasinan Receive Aid After Super Typhoon Pepito
In the aftermath of Super Typhoon Pepito, known internationally as Man-yi, relief efforts are in full swing in Pangasinan, where 16,414 families, totaling 51,230 individuals, have been impacted. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and local government units (LGUs) have been actively distributing aid, with each affected family receiving a family food pack…
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Pangasinan Governor Orders Pre-emptive Evacuations Amid Typhoon Pepito
In response to the looming threat of Typhoon Pepito, also known internationally as Man-yi, Pangasinan Governor Ramon Guico III has issued a directive to local government units and disaster management councils to enact pre-emptive evacuation measures. The governor emphasized the urgency of preparing evacuation centers and executing evacuations in areas at high risk of landslides,…
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San Roque Dam to Release Water Amid Typhoon Pepito’s Approach
In response to the looming threat of Typhoon Pepito, also known internationally as Man-yi, the National Power Corporation (NPC) at the San Roque Dam in San Manuel, Pangasinan, has announced plans to open one of its gates. The gate will be opened to a height of 0.5 meters, allowing a water release of 65 cubic…
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