Month: October 2020

Typhoon Rolly continues to move towards Luzon from 540 km. east-northeast of Virac, Catanduanes, pouring rains and bringing gusty winds over parts of the country.

In a severe weather bulletin on Saturday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said “Rolly” will continue …

Maharlika Manila got its first-ever win in the Philippines Football League (PFL) after nipping preseason favorite Stallion Laguna, 2-1, on Saturday at the PFF National Training Centre in Carmona.

A second-half comeback was all Maharlika Manila, the newcomer in the league, needed to shock Stallion …

Government troops foiled an Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bombing plot in Sulu province, military officials said Saturday.

Col. Antonio Bautista, commander of the 1101st Infantry Brigade, said the Explosive Ordnance Demolition (EOD) personnel of the Joint Task Force Sulu disposed of an Improvised Explosive Device …

Members of the Philippine Army’s 91st Infantry “Sinagtala” Battalion based in the province have assured the public that they are prepared to help and respond to calamity, especially in areas expected to be battered by Typhoon “Rolly”.

Lt. Col. Reandrew Rubio, commander of 91st IB, …

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Saturday reported the completion of four coronavirus disease (Covid-19) facilities with over 300 beds in Metro Manila.

DPWH Secretary and isolation czar Mark Villar said the medical healthcare facilities for Covid-19 patients and healthcare professionals are …

Evacuation in the island province of Catanduanes went on full swing as thousands of residents living in coastal towns and low-lying areas prone to storm surge, landslides, and flooding have been moved to safer grounds, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) in …

With Typhoon “Rolly” threatening a large part of the country, Armed Forces of the Philippines chief-of-staff Gen. Gilbert Gapay on Saturday placed all military units on “red alert” so that the maximum number of personnel can be deployed for possible rescue missions.

“Gen. Gilbert Gapay, …

Guiuan town in Eastern Samar will impose a three-day border lockdown starting Sunday to prevent the potential spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).

In a Facebook post on Friday night, the local government said the movement restriction, which runs until midnight of November 3, …

The bulk of tourists allowed to enter here from October 22 until November 3 is from the National Capital Region (NCR), the city tourism office reported on Friday.

In a report, city tourism officer Aloysius Mapalo said of the 368 approved visitors, some 236 or …

Northern Samar’s provincial government will strictly require the use of face masks and shields in public places and private establishments starting Sunday.

Governor Edwin Marino Ongchuan signed Executive Order (EO) 10-01 last October 23, imposing the mandatory wearing of personal protective gear to mitigate the …

With Typhoon “Rolly” now threatening many parts of the country, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) patients undergoing treatment in mega-treatment facilities in Metro Manila and Bulacan has been transferred to hotel and hospital facilities.

This, according …

The Armed Forces of the Philippines said on Saturday that it is joining the annual observation of the “Undas” holidays even as it appealed to the public to respect the temporary closure of all cemeteries and similar places to curb the spread of the coronavirus …

No Filipino casualties were reported in Turkey after a 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck the Aegean Sea on October 30, sending structures crashing down in nearby coastal towns, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Saturday.

“The Philippine Embassy in Ankara sought out news from the Filipino …

Residents of remote Sta. Filomena village here are now enjoying the benefits of a PHP7-million safe water facility from a partnership between the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) and the municipal government.

“This safe water is new and a refreshing treat for us,” village chairman …

An alert civilian has helped the police foil attempts by lawless elements to sow terror and possibly attack government troopers and installations in Maguindanao.

The civilian sighted the presence of suspected members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) in Barangay Labo-Labo in Shariff Aguak, …

President Rodrigo R. Duterte continues to monitor the country’s preparations for the onslaught of Typhoon Rolly, Senator Christopher Lawrence Go said on Saturday.

“Patuloy po ang monitoring namin ni Pangulo sa status ng bagyong ito. Sinisigurado ng Pangulo na laging handa ang mga ahensya na …

The Chinese government, through its Ministry of Public Security (MPS), donated over 40 boxes of face masks and face shields to the Bureau of Customs (BOC).

The donation from the MPS of the People’s Republic of China was received by Commissioner Rey Leonardo Guerrero together …

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 4 has been raised over the province of Catanduanes and the eastern part of Camarines Sur as Typhoon ‘Rolly’ (international name Goni) continues to move towards the Bicol Region.

In its severe weather bulletin on Saturday night, the Philippine …

Bulakenyos living along river banks and waterways, including those on geohazard-identified areas, have started to evacuate as the province braces for the onslaught of Typhoon “Rolly”.

Governor Daniel Fernando said in a telephone interview on Saturday 18 families or 77 individuals from five barangays in …

The Pasig Pasig City government is set to roll out RT-PCR (reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction) pooled testing for the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) to some 3,000 selected residents via the private sector-led pooled testing initiative under Project Ark.

In his social media post on Saturday, Mayor …

Parts of Luzon, including Metro Manila, should brace for Typhoon “Rolly” as it is forecast to traverse Southern Luzon, and may also make landfall over Catanduanes on Sunday, a weather specialist said on Saturday afternoon.

The typhoon was last tracked 345 kilometers east northeast of …

Three Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bandits have surrendered to the government in the province of Sulu, officials said Saturday.

Lt. Col. Rafael Caido, commander of the Army’s 6th Special Forces Battalion, said one of the surrenderers as Abu Dexter (not true name) was involved in …

Senate President Vicente Sotto III cited the continued functioning of parliaments amid the unprecedented coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) health emergency, during the meeting of the Asia Pacific Group (APG) of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) on Friday.

Sotto presided over the virtual APG meeting, which was …

Authorities arrested on Friday night here two Chinese nationals who reportedly received a cargo shipment containing some 240 kilos of suspected shabu worth PHP1.6 billion.

Agents from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), Bureau of Customs-Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA), and NAIA Inter-Agency Drug Interdiction …

The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) will resume its bubble season on Tuesday (Nov.3) after adhering to additional protocols recommended by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID).

“With the health and safety of each of the 350 participants as the …

Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian said only 8 percent of the total staff involved in China-funded projects in the Philippines are Chinese nationals.

The clarification was made during an inspection with Manila Mayor Isko Moreno of the Binondo-Intramuros (BI) Bridge Project on Friday.

In a separate …

A former cadre of the Communist Party of the Philippines – New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) revealed that 90% of cadres were recruited from schools.

Appearing in a public interview Friday for the first time since he severed ties with the communist group in December 2008, …

Local government units (LGUs) in Central Luzon on Saturday put on a 24-hour alert all their emergency responders as the region braces for the impact of Typhoon “Rolly.”

Although the effects of the typhoon have yet to be felt in the region, concerned members of …

As the country braces for Typhoon Rolly, the Northern Luzon Command (Nolcom) has alerted troops for possible disaster response operations.

In a statement on Friday night, Nolcom commander, Maj. Gen. Arnulfo Marcelo Burgos Jr., said he has directed the commanders of the different joint task …

The Department of Health (DOH) reminded local government units (LGUs) to strictly impose health protocols in evacuation centers in areas along the path of Typhoon Rolly.

In a Laging Handa public briefing on Saturday, DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said LGUs should assign a safety …

National Policy against coronavirus disease (Covid-19) chief implementer, Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. has reiterated the significant function of leadership in crisis management.

“In all crises, whether man-made or natural calamities, leadership is key,” Galvez said during a virtual webinar hosted by the International City/County Management …

Eduard Folayang’s comeback bid was foiled on Friday night after he lost to Australian Antonio Caruso at the One: Inside the Matrix event at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.

Caruso’s well-rounded game proved to be vital as Folayang was nearly finished twice in the fight.

He …

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Saturday urged local government units (LGUs) to enforce evacuations if they see that their constituents will be in danger.

“Kailangan gamitin ng ating local chief executives yung kanilang power nakikita nila na delikado ang kinalalagyan …

The Pangasinan Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) here has placed the entire province under “blue alert” due to typhoon “Rolly”.

In an interview on Saturday, PDRRMO emergency operation center manager Ron Castillo said all emergency units in the province are on standby.…

Northern Mindanao’s task force addressing the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) crisis said Friday it has partnered with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to complete over 500 isolation facilities in the region since March.

DPWH-10 (Northern Mindanao) information officer Vinah Maghinay said in …