The Department of Transportation and Communication will investigate the Tacloban airport due to the damages that it suffered during the onslaught of “Ruby” despite the nearby eateries being undamaged.
Provincial News
Injured civilians in Bukidnon bus explosion rushed to the nearest hospital
More than 20 persons were injured in a bus blast in Maramag, Bukidnon. The bus was carrying several students, teachers and other civilians. Eleven persons were killed in the blast. The injured were immediately brought to the nearest hospital. (Photos Courtesy Eagle News correspondents in Bukidnon. (Christopher Guden,Carlo Adrian Alquizar ,Steve P. Yuson,Elves Yuson ) Dr. Policarpo Murillo, IV City Councilor Valencia.Bukidnon , at Laviña General Hospital
Photos taken 10 minutes after the Bukidnon bus explosion that killed 11
At least 11 persons were killed in a bus explosion in Maramag, Bukidnon on Tuesday, Dec, 9. Authorities said more than 20 people had been injured in a blast that occurred around 5:30 on Dec. 9, in front of the main gate of the Central Mindanao University in University Town, Musuan, Maramag, Bukidnon. The bus was on its way to Cagayan de Oro City. (Eagle News Service) Images Courtesy of EBC News Correspondent Bukidnon. […]
8 killed in Bukidnon bus explosion
(Eagle News Service) — At least eight persons were killed when a bus exploded in front of a University in Maramag, Bukidnon. According to initial reports from our Bukidnon Eagle News correspondent, Rica Cabe, the blast happened at around 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 9. The bus was carrying several students, teachers and other passengers who were going to Cagayan de Oro. Authorities are still investigating the incident.
Landslide closes roads going Tacloban
Roads from Tacloban going to eastern Samar remains closed due to landslides, isolating several towns in said area.
Manila creates task force
Manila created “Task Force Ruby” in preparation of the onslaught of “Ruby”. Said task force is ready 24 hours and will prioritize coastal areas.
Oriental Mindoro undergoes forced evacuation
In preparation of the typhoon’s landfall in Oriental Mindoro, the government implemented a forced evacuation with authorities ordered to physically bring residents who don’t follow said order.
Eastern Samar residents appeal for help
Due to the significant damage caused by “Ruby: in eastern Samar, residents affected by the typhoon appealed for help.
Kalibo and Masbate under state of calamity
Due to the rampage of typhoon “Ruby” in Aklan, Kalibo and Masbate were placed under a state of calamity.
Several towns in Quezon Province experience severe flooding
Several barangays in the Quezon Province disappeared off the face of the earth when they were totally submerged by floods.
Temporary shelters in Leyte suffer damages due to typhoon
Several temporary shelters or bunkhouses were damaged during the rampage of typhoon “Ruby”. Said bunkhouses were built after the onslaught of typhoon “Yolanda” last year.
Albay declares zero casualty
After the onslaught of “Ruby”, Albay Governor Joey Salceda proudly declared in social media that Albay experienced “zero casualty”.
