In anticipation of the coming of typhoon “Ruby”, House Speaker Sonny Belmonte suspended the regular session of the House of Representatives.
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Update from NDRRMC
Here’s an update from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council from Eagle News reporter Juliet Caranguian.
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.
Thousands of passengers, stranded due to typhoon
The number of stranded passengers in various ports in the country has reached 2, 663, according to the Philippine Coast Guard.
DSWD ready for coming of typhoon
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in the National Capital Region is prepared for the coming of typhoon “Ruby” as it goes nearer the said region.
Typhoon casualties rise to ten
The number of casualties due to typhoon “Ruby” went up to ten. Majority of the casualties were caused by hypothermia.
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.
MMDA suspends number coding
The Metro Manila Development Authority temporarily suspends the number coding to facilitate the speedy response during emergency situations.
Government guarantees speedy aid to areas affected by the typhoon
Presidential Deputy Spokesperson Abigail Valte said that the government is prioritizing the estimation of the damaged done by the typhoon to facilitate the speedy response as well as giving of aid to areas affected by the typhoon.
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.