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Catanduanes Governor Praises Community and Officials for No Casualties During Super Typhoon Pepito
In the aftermath of Super Typhoon Pepito, which ravaged Catanduanes on November 16, 2024, Governor Joseph Cua expressed gratitude towards the residents and local officials for their efforts that resulted in zero casualties. The typhoon, internationally known as Man-yi, left a trail of destruction across the province, but thanks to the proactive measures and cooperation…
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Mountain Province Declares State of Calamity After Six Typhoons
On November 18, 2024, the Mountain Province government officially declared a state of calamity following the devastating impact of six typhoons that struck the region since October 24, 2024. The decision was formalized through Provincial Board Resolution 2024-521, which was endorsed by the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (PDRRMC). This declaration enables the local…
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More Than 14,000 Families Impacted by Typhoons in Cordillera Region
In the Cordillera Administrative Region, over 14,495 families have felt the brunt of successive typhoons, beginning with Typhoon Nika on November 11, 2024. The Department of Social Welfare and Development in the region (DSWD-CAR) reported that as of 6 p.m. on Monday, 86 families were still housed in evacuation centers, while 328 others found refuge…
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Government Pushes for Sustainable Mining Practices in the Philippines
In a significant move towards environmental conservation, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in the Philippines is advocating for sustainable practices within the mining sector. This initiative was highlighted during a press conference in Baguio City on November 18, 2024, led by Dr. Enrico Paringit, Executive Director of the DOST-Philippine Council for Industry, Energy…
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TUPAD Program Supports Over 48,000 Workers in Negros Oriental
In a significant boost to the local economy, the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program has provided emergency employment to 48,056 individuals in Negros Oriental this year. The initiative, managed by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), has been pivotal in offering temporary jobs to those in need. At the Macias Sports…
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Government Mobilizes Disaster Response Teams in Catanduanes Following Super Typhoon Pepito
In the wake of Super Typhoon Pepito, which battered Catanduanes on November 16, 2024, government disaster response teams have swiftly moved into the province to offer critical support to the affected residents. The teams, comprising officials from various government agencies, were briefed by Catanduanes Governor Joseph Cua at the provincial capitol in Virac town on…
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San Roque Dam Closes Spill Gates After Managing Water Levels
In a strategic move to manage water levels, the San Roque Dam in San Manuel, Pangasinan, closed its two spill gates before noon on Monday. The gates had been opened on Sunday to handle the influx of water caused by heavy rainfall from tropical cyclone Pepito, also known internationally as Man-yi. The decision to close…
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Vice Mayoral Candidate Assassinated in South Cotabato
In a shocking incident, Jose Osorio, a vice mayoral candidate in Tantangan, South Cotabato, was brutally murdered on Monday, November 18, 2024. The 58-year-old former barangay chief was found dead inside his family’s roadside eatery in Barangay Bukay Pait, where he was discovered by relatives following the sound of gunfire around 5:50 a.m. The police,…
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More Than 1,000 Families Remain in Shelters in Pangasinan After Typhoon Pepito
In the aftermath of Typhoon Pepito, also known internationally as Man-yi, over 1,000 families, totaling 3,336 individuals, continue to seek refuge in evacuation centers across Pangasinan. As of Monday afternoon, these families had evacuated their homes over the weekend to escape the storm’s wrath. Assistant Director Pia Flores from the Pangasinan Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction…
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Bacolod City Considers New Traffic Measures to Optimize Economic Highway
Bacolod City is actively seeking strategies to enhance the utilization of the newly inaugurated Bacolod-Negros Occidental Economic Highway (BANOCEH). Councilor Al Victor Espino, who leads the city’s traffic and transportation committee, has announced that the City Council is currently reviewing a study from the Bacolod Traffic and Transportation Management Department (BTTMD). This study proposes limiting…
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