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National
Rising casualties due to “Glenda”
The casualties caused by “Glenda” continues to rise, with the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council recording 38 deaths, 10 injured and 8 missing. The NDRRMC also reported that 668 million pesos damage in the agricultural damage due to the typhoon.
More areas declare state of calamity
The number of areas that were declared under state of calamity now rise to 10 after the onslaught of Typhoon “Glenda”.
Large percentage of Meralco customers in Metro Manila remain without electricity
In Metro Manila, 19% of Meralco customers remain without electricity as the electric company continues its repairs on damaged electrical posts due to “Glenda”.
“Glenda” injures 5 in Pangasinan
The Typhoon “Glenda” injured 5 in Pangasinan. Also as many as 60 families remain in evacuation centers.
LPA in Mindanao
According to the PAGASA, Glenda is well on its way to depart from the Philippine area of responsibility but a new low-pressure area was spotted and will enter the Philippine area of responsibility within 24 hours. The habagat continues to affect the country.
Typhoon kills at least 20 in the Philippines, heads towards China
(Reuters) – Financial markets are set to reopen in the Philippines on Thursday as residents clear debris and authorities work to restore power after a typhoon churned across the Southeast Asian country, killing at least 20 people. Typhoon Rammasun, the strongest storm to hit the Philippines this year, is heading towards China after cutting a path across the main island of Luzon, shutting down the capital and knocking down trees and power lines, causing widespread […]
‘Glenda’ out but potential cyclone spotted off Mindanao
MANILA, July 17 (PNA) — Typhoon “Glenda” is expected to exit the country this morning while another weather disturbance has been monitored east of northern Mindanao which may enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) within the day, according to Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Thursday. In an interview, PAGASA weather forecaster Buddy Javier said as of 4 a.m. the eye of typhoon “Glenda” was spotted at 380 km west southwest […]
PNOY orders agencies to speed up recovery efforts after typhoon “Glenda”
MANILA, July 16 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III has directed concerned government agencies to expedite clearing and recovery operations in areas hit by typhoon “Glenda” to ensure an early return to normalcy. Presidential Communication Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Herminio Coloma said the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) reported that clearing and recovery teams are working round-the-clock to clear major roads of debris and fallen electric posts and cables. Coloma said the President also […]
‘Glenda’ spares north Cebu
CEBU CITY, July 16 (PNA) — Typhoon “Glenda” brought rains to Cebu but spared the province’s northern part which was battered by super typhoon “Yolanda” last Nov. 8, officials said. Wilson Ramos, Cebu Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) executive officer, said there were no reports of casualties in northern Cebu. Ramos attributed this to the early preparations made by the local government units and the timely suspension of classes. Cebu Gov. Hilario […]
Salceda gives updates, suspends classes until Friday in Albay
LEGAZPI CITY, July 16 (PNA) — Albay Governor Joey Salceda has declared the suspension of classes until Friday and resumption set on Monday to give time for repairs of damaged classrooms and recovery for affected areas in the province. Salceda issued the directive based on reports from the Department of Education (DepEd) in the region and assessment by the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (PDRRMC) on the impacts of typhoon “Glenda.” Salceda said that […]
Updated list of areas with class suspensions, resumption July 17
MANILA, July 16 (PNA) — The following is an updated list of areas with class suspensions and resumption Thursday, July 17. All levels are suspended in Batangas and Camarines Sur. Las Pinas has called off classes from preschool to highschool. Classes will be resumed tomorrow in San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan and Makati City.
