Residents of Tanauan City in Batangas received much-needed aid as they stay in evacuation centers to weather the passing of Typhoon Ruby in their province.
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Several areas in Luzon and Visayas declare state of calamity
First to declare state of calamity were Albay, Camarines Sur and Masbate followed by Aklan, Cebu and Catanduanes. Also under state of calamity are San Pablo City in Laguna and the municipalities of Cuartero and President Roxas in Capiz.
“Ruby” makes final landfall in Lubang Island, Mindoro
According to the PAGASA, “Ruby” made its fifth landfall around 5 in the morning before heading to the West Philippine Sea Said tropical depression maintained its strength at 60 kilometers per hour near the center. “Ruby” is moving at the speed of 13 km/h. Ruby is expected to leave the Philippine area of responsibility tomorrow evening. Metro Manila, Bataan, Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Oriental Mindoro, Occidental Mindoro and Lubang Island remains under Signal Number One. Meanwhile, […]
After the Storm, Boracay back on business
Images Courtesy by: Jim Bendico , Boracay enjoying the wind surfing
DSWD calls for volunteers to repack relief goods
DSWD is also for volunteers to help in the repacking of relief goods for victims of Typhoon Ruby. Metro Manila residents may proceed to the National Resource Operations Center in Pasay City, while those in Cebu may head to the Cebu International Convention Center. Interested volunteers may also get in touch with Prescilla Nitafan at 0908 421 5334, or Marlyn Cumba at 0917 314 9206 (for Metro Manila), and Jo Belontindos at 0939 174 […]
Washed-out houses in San Benito, Surigao del Norte
Residents of San Benito town in Surigao del Norte stand amidst the rubble of their houses in the aftermath of Ruby. At least ten houses have been washed out in the area, according to initial reports from EBC Correspondent Jabes Azarcon. (Photos courtesy of Marie Jane Comandante)
Calabarzon Region Braces for Typhoon Ruby
The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction Council (RDRRC) of Region IV-A (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon) has notified citizens that the CALABARZON Region is now under the Highest Alert Level, especially as Typhoon Ruby is expected to make landfall in the Southern Luzon area on December 9, Tuesday. Various government and non-government agencies in Cavite are making the necessary preparations for the expected onslaught of Typhoon Ruby. After an accurate assessment as directed by the […]
Storm Surge in Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte
A three-meter storm surge hits Del Carmen Siargao Island as Typhoon Ruby rips through Surigao del Norte. (Photos courtesy of EBC Correspondent Jabes Azarcon and Dencio Dizon)
Situation in Western Samar
Heavy rains brought by typhoon “Ruby” destroyed agricultural crops in Western Samar. (Photos courtesy of EBC correspondent Arnold Montalvo).
Carriedo, Irosin , Sorsogon. Preparing for the Storm
Stand-by Generator Set getting Ready for the Night. Ate Estrada EBC Correspondents (Philippines) Sorsogon
Situation Report in Aklan
Province of Aklan, Getting ready for the storm, flight cancelled, ferry boat bound for Boracay suspended. IMAGE coutesy of EBC Corespondent Reshel Tumaca
Typhoon Ruby to make second landfall in Masbate
Typhoon Ruby is expected to make a second landfall in the vicinity of Masbate this morning. In an official report by The National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC), Ruby will make landfall in Masbate area associated with strong wind, storm surge (up to 3 meters) and heavy to torrential rain. “Estimated rainfall amount is from 10-30 mm per hour (heavy-torrential) within the 500 km diameter of typhoon”. Ruby and the Northeast monsoon will bring […]
