Day: October 29, 2024

Manila: The death toll from the effects of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name Trami) has climbed to 111, while combined with Typhoon Leon (international name Kong-rey), affected families have reached 1,789,276. In its situation update Tuesday, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) however said only 14 deaths have been confirmed so far — nine in Zamboanga Peninsula, two in Central Luzon, two in Cordillera and one in Northern Mindanao. Meanwhile, 97 deaths are under validation — 54 in Calabarzon, 36 in Bicol, five in Central Visayas and two in Zamboanga Peninsula. The number of injured were

Manila: The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday said it will prioritize the immediate rehabilitation of schools affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name Trami) to ensure the resumption of learning. In a statement, DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara said there’s a comprehensive recovery plan to prevent further learning delays, considering the class disruptions due to the weather disturbance. ‘Every day out of school is a lost opportunity to learn. That is why we are prioritizing rehabilitation efforts to restore normalcy in the education system as quickly as possible,’ he said. In particular, DepEd seeks to replace damaged textbooks, learning

Manila: The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) should not be blamed for the lack of preparation among local government units (LGUs) in times of disaster, particularly during typhoons. In a press briefing on Tuesday, Senate President Francis Escudero pointed out that LGUs can download and use apps to intensify their weather monitoring and prepare adequately. He said it is one of the measures that he implemented when he was still the governor of Sorsogon, one of the provinces affected by the onslaught of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name: Trami). “I think PAGASA is doing a good

SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – Families residing in high-risk areas, including those along coasts and rivers in Antique province, are encouraged to pre-emptively evacuate in anticipation of the intense to torrential rains brought by Typhoon Leon (international name Kong-rey) on Tuesday. Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) chief Broderick Train said in an interview that they are closely monitoring the Sibalom River, the fourth largest river in Panay, and have no reports of water overflow as of press time. ‘In anticipation of the intense to torrential rains brought by STS Leon, we are advising the pre-emptive evacuation

Manila: The Philippine Navy (PN) on Tuesday said it is monitoring the presence of two Chinese fishing boats earlier reported as operating in the country’s east coast near Aurora province. “Yes, there are reports. We have monitored them. Not only them, but other maritime traffic within our exclusive economic zone (EEZ). And we are coordinating with the appropriate government agency on how to address this,” PN spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Rear Adm. Roy Vincent Trinidad said at a media briefing in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City. He added that the presence of these vessels were reported to the PN