Tag: Typhoon Pepito
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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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DOH Bicol Delivers P1 Million in Aid to Typhoon-Ravaged Catanduanes
In a significant move to support the typhoon-stricken province of Catanduanes, the Department of Health in Bicol (DOH-5) has extended a P1 million logistical aid package. The aid was officially handed over to Governor Joseph Cua at the provincial capitol in Virac town on Monday, November 18, 2024. This assistance comes in the wake of…
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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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Magat Dam Increases Spillway Openings to Seven Amid Typhoon Pepito’s Aftermath
In response to the heavy rainfall caused by Typhoon Pepito (Man-yi), the Magat Dam has escalated its water management strategy by opening five of its spillway gates by Monday noon (Nov. 18, 2024). The initial opening reached a total of 9 meters, resulting in a discharge rate of 1,720 cubic meters per second. By 5…
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MOPRECO Initiates Power Restoration Efforts Post-Typhoon Pepito
In the wake of Super Typhoon Pepito, also known internationally as Man-yi, the Mountain Province Electric Cooperative (MOPRECO) has begun the arduous task of restoring electricity across the Cordillera region. The typhoon left a staggering 90 percent of MOPRECO’s service area in the dark, primarily due to the devastation of power infrastructure by fallen trees.…
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Over 1,300 Families Evacuated in La Union Due to Typhoon Pepito
In response to the looming threat of Typhoon Pepito, also known internationally as Man-yi, approximately 1,308 families, totaling 3,097 individuals, were evacuated from various towns in La Union province on Sunday. The La Union Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office reported that the evacuees hailed from Bangar, Balaoan, Aringay, Santo Tomas, Bauang, Rosario, Bacnotan,…
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Relief Efforts Intensify in Cordillera Amidst Successive Typhoons
In the wake of Super Typhoon Pepito’s impact on Luzon, the Cordillera region has seen a surge in humanitarian aid. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Cordillera has been actively involved in distributing relief, with 3,500 family food packs recently delivered to a satellite warehouse in Apayao province. This delivery is part…
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Albay Governor Orders Evacuees to Return Home After Typhoon Pepito
In the wake of Super Typhoon Pepito, also known internationally as Man-yi, the provincial government of Albay has mandated the return of over 104,000 families, totaling 380,152 individuals, from evacuation centers back to their homes. The directive was issued on Sunday, November 17, 2024, as the typhoon moved away from the region, reducing associated risks.…
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Bicol Disaster Team Mobilizes Aid for Provinces Devastated by Typhoon Pepito
In the wake of Super Typhoon Pepito, also known internationally as Man-yi, the Bicol Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (RDRRMC) has sprung into action to support the hardest-hit areas of Catanduanes and Camarines Norte. A strategic meeting was convened on November 17, 2024, in Legazpi City, where the council, led by Regional Director Claudio Yucot…
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Ako Bicol Partylist Ramps Up Disaster Readiness as Typhoon Pepito Nears
LEGAZPI CITY – As Super Typhoon Pepito, known internationally as Man-yi, edges closer to the Bicol Region, Ako Bicol Partylist, under the leadership of Representative Zaldy Co, has escalated its disaster preparedness efforts to protect local residents. The partylist, backed by House Speaker Martin Romualdez, has reaffirmed its commitment to the safety and well-being of…
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