TACLOBAN CITY, July 16 (PNA) — Canadian Ambassador Neil Reeder was pleased with how recovery efforts are doing in typhoon-affected communities as he cited that the Philippine government is “doing its very best in difficult circumstances.” He said that feedback from people who have worked in humanitarian crisis revealed that “the bounce back in the Philippines has been quicker than some other humanitarian situations.” “I give credit to the Philippine government and also to the […]
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Work in NCJR will be based on power restoration — SC
MANILA, July 16 (PNA) — The Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday night said the resumption of work in the National Capital Judicial Region (NCJR) for Thursday (July 17) will be based on the restoration of power. In an advisory, SC Public Information Office (PIO) Chief and Spokesman Atty. Theodore O. Te said that contingent on restoration of electric power in the NCJR, work resumption will be based on this schedule: — If power is restored […]
8,613 persons stay in 8 evacuation sites in Manila
MANILA, July 16 (PNA) — A total of 8,613 individuals are now temporarily staying in eight evacuation sites in the City of Manila in the aftermath of typhoon “Glenda”. According to Johnny Yu, chief of the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council of Manila, majority of the evacuees who are now staying in four proximate evacuation areas in Baseco Compound reached to more than 4,000 individuals. There are also evacuation centers in Delpan Sports […]
Stranded seagoing passengers now at 4,937
MANILA, July 16 (PNA) — In its 8 p.m. update, the Philippine Coast Guard announced that the number of seagoing passengers stranded by inclement weather caused by Typhoon “Glenda” has been placed at 4,937. It also added that 406 rolling cargoes, 33 vessels, and 20 bancas are still prevented from leaving ports in Southern Tagalog and the Visayas.
Muntinulupa placed under state of calamity
MANILA, July 16 (PNA) — Muntinlupa City has been placed under state of calamity following the onslaught of strong winds and heavy rains on Wednesday brought by typhoon Glenda. According to Tez Navaro, chief of Public Information Office of Muntinlupa upon the recommendation of local disaster risk reduction management council that presented to the city council in special session on Wednesday afternoon and declared Pasay under state of calamity. Mayor Jaime Fresnedi stressed that it […]
‘Glenda’ damage to Albay’s coco industry pegged at Php1.3-B
LEGAZPI CITY, July 16 (PNA) –Albay’s coconut industry lost some Php 1.3 billion to typhoon ‘Glenda’, affecting 70% of 900 million trees, covering 9,415 hectares. Ed Bailon, Philippine Coconut Authority regional information officer said that some of the damages can be recovered but it wil take for three years. During the disaster damage assesment system meeting called by Albay Governor Joey Salceda, he explained that coconut trees partialy damaged wil be subject to fertilization. Bailon […]
Lt. Gen. Catapang, new AFP chief
Newly appointed Lt. Gen. Gregorio Catapang will replace Lt. Gen. Bautista as the new chief-of-staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines(AFP).
DSWD assesses damage caused by Glenda
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is conducting assessments regarding the damage done by Typhoon ‘Glenda”, with more than 31, 000 families have been evacuated in the Bicol region alone.
NDRRMC records 10 deaths due to Glenda
According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council(NDRRMC), 10 people were killed due to the wrath of Typhoon “Glenda”.
Evacuees’ welfare, Power restoration Top priorities after Glenda’s Onslaught – Palace
Government agencies has begun clearing operations and assessment of damages caused by Typhoon Glenda, with the government prioritizing the health and welfare of evacuees and returning power and communication in areas battered by the storm.
Typhoon Glenda’s Aftermath
At least 10 people were reported killed and more than 307,000 were evacuated in the wake of the onslaught of Typhoon Glenda, said to be the strongest storm to hit the country this year.
Toppled trees, stranded passengers in Cavite
Typhoon Glenda toppled trees, destroyed signages, and stranded commuters in Dasmarinas, Cavite. (Photos courtesy of EBC correspondent Michael Suguitan)
