Due to the threat of Typhoon Ruby, the whole province of Albay has been placed under a State of Calamity. In signed resolution, the Provincial Board of Albay has approved the request of Albay Governor Joey Salceda to place the whole province under a state of calamity. According to Dr. Cedric Daep, Head of Albay Public Safety and Management Office, it is essential to place Albay under a State of Calamity in order for them […]
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Reminder from DEPED
Be prepared for #RubyPH: Stay informed on the weather alerts & evacuation advisories.
Health tips as we brace for typhoon Ruby – WHO Philippines
Flights and sea trips, cancelled in anticipation of super-typhoon
The Manila International Airport Authority announced that 18 Cebu Pacific flights were cancelled due to super-typhoon “Ruby”.
Meralco cuts electricity charges
Meralco will implement cuts on electricity charges this December due to lower generation charges.
Thailand’s Cambodian charm offensive
Author: Chheang Vannarith, University of Leeds (Courtesy East Asia Forum) — The recent state visit by Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha to Cambodia represented part of the Thai military government’s uphill diplomatic battle to build and strengthen its legitimacy abroad. This visit occurred amid mounting diplomatic pressures from Europe and the US, calling for a rapid return to democracy. File photo of Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha arriving at the Government House before the first […]
Climate change implications of the ASEAN integration
(Eagle News Service) — Even the upcoming ASEAN integration has climate change implications since increased economic activity, including the transport of goods and services across and from the ASEAN region, will lead to increasing carbon footprints, according to the president of the Philippine Rural Reconstruction Movement (PRRM). PRRM president Isagani Serrano, who guested in NET 25’s ASEAN in Focus on Nov. 19, is also a noted environmental advocate. He is a co-convenor of Social Watch-Philippines, […]
Typhoon Ruby to make landfall Saturday evening over Samar
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News Service) — Typhoon Ruby is expected to make landfall on Saturday evening or Sunday morning over the Eastern Samar-Northern Samar area according to the country’s weather bureau which warned of strong winds and storm surges of up to four meters with heavy to intense rainfall that the typhoon would cause. Based on PAGASA’s 11 p.m. severe weather bulletin, it said Typhoon Ruby is expected to bring in an estimated rainfall amount […]
Oil price rollback next week
Due to the continuing drop of oil prices in the world market, consumers should expect another round of rollbacks next week.
PRC to send volunteers to Ebola-affected countries
The Philippine Red Cross will send volunteers to Ebola-stricken countries to participate in the international effort to suppress said epidemic.
MMDA holds meeting of Metro Manila LGUs
The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) lead the planning of the Metro Manila local government units in preparation of the onslaught of “Ruby”. Metro Manila is under orange or heightened alert.
Sorsogon prepares for storm surge
Government officials in Sta. Magdalena, Sorsogon issued reminders to its citizens regarding the coming of “Ruby” and to prepare for storm surge.
