The province of Aklan experienced the wrath of “Ruby” bringing strong rains and winds as well as huge waves in the coastal areas causing residents in said areas to evacuate.
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Metro Manila will be placed under storm signal two
PAGASA said that Metro Manila will be placed under storm signal two as typhoon “Ruby” passes the region by 2 in the morning, Monday, December 8, 2014.
“Ruby” to make six landfalls
PAGASA forecast that “Ruby” is expected to make at least six landfall as it passes the Visayas Island, the Bicol region and MiMaRoPa, from Saturday night to Sunday morning.
Camarines Sur and Albay declares state of calamity
Camarines Sur and Albay were placed under a state of calamity, giving them access to much-needed calamity funds to address the needs of residents affected by typhoon “Ruby”.
NDRRMC release contact information
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) released contact information for those who have anything to report regarding the typhoon.
Philippine Navy prepares relief goods to be given to typhoon victims
Philippine Navy personnel and volunteers packe relief goods in a Manila warehouse to help typhoon victims.
Half a million residents in the Philippines, affected by “Ruby”
More than half a million people fled their homes as super-typhoon “Ruby” hit the Philippines earlier than expected.
New Era University holds Science Fair 2014
Simon Christopher Arada gives us an update as various departments and organizations of New Era University participated in the recently conducted Science Fair, which gave them the opportunity to share their enthusiasm for science!
‘Ruby’ leaves at least 3 dead in Visayas
Although relatively weak compared to Typhoon Yolanda, ‘Ruby’ (Hagupit) wrecked havoc through the Visayas region which has left at least three people dead and over a million others affected according to various initial reports. Two of the victims were identified as one year-old Thea Rojo of Balasan, Iloilo and Ernesto Baylon, 65, of Estancia Iloilo. This according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). In a press briefing, NDRRMC executive director Alexander […]
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).
