Day: November 16, 2024

Tokyo: The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) said Saturday that it is exploring Japan’s advanced disaster prevention systems as a model for the proposed Mindanao Disaster and Resiliency Center. A delegation led by MinDA Secretary Leo Tereso Magno and Board Member and Dinagat Islands Governor Nilo Demerey visited Tokyo’s Rinkai Disaster Prevention Park in Koto City on Friday. According to Philippines News Agency, MinDA Secretary Leo Tereso Magno stated that the facility served as a model disaster headquarters with world-class emergency response capabilities and public education programs that could be emulated in Mindanao. “Even if we cannot establish an exact replica

Bicol: The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) 5 in Bicol reported that 491,047 individuals, or 137,726 families, have been evacuated as Super Typhoon Pepito continues to threaten the region. According to Philippines News Agency, the evacuation involves communities across the six provinces of Bicol, with the numbers expected to rise as local government disaster response units provide updated reports. In Albay, 107,031 families or 363,271 individuals have been moved to safety, while Camarines Norte has evacuated 884 families or 3,891 individuals. In Camarines Sur, 6,108 families or 20,648 individuals have sought shelter in evacuation centers. Catanduanes saw 2,969 families or

Manila: There is sufficient fuel supply in the Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley, and the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) despite the onslaught of tropical cyclones Marce (international name Yinxing), Nika (Toraji), and Ofel (Usagi). According to Philippines News Agency, all bulk oil facilities remain operational, although three retail outlets are currently non-operational. . The TFER confirmed that as of noon on November 15, 2024, there have been no reported disruptions in the oil supply in the affected areas. A price freeze is in effect for household liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in 11-kilogram cylinders and below, as well as for kerosene products,

MANILA: Seven national road sections in Northern Luzon remain impassable due to the combined effects of tropical cyclones Nika, Ofel, and Pepito as of 6 a.m. Saturday. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) reported additional road closures in Apayao, Ifugao, and Batanes caused by landslides, soil collapses, and washed-out infrastructure. According to Philippines News Agency, the DPWH Bureau of Maintenance identified the affected road sections as follows: Claveria-Calanasan-Kabugao Road, Lacnab Section, Barangay Kabugawan, Calanasan, Apayao due to soil collapse; Apayao (Calanasan)-Ilocos Norte Road, Ayayao Section, Barangay Eva, Calanasan, Apayao due to soil collapse; Banaue-Hungduan-Benguet Bdry Road, Tukucan, Tinoc,

Manila: Office of Civil Defense (OCD) administrator Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno announced on Saturday that more than 36,000 rescue personnel and their assets have been strategically positioned to swiftly respond to any adverse effects anticipated from Super Typhoon Pepito, internationally known as Man-yi. The typhoon is expected to impact the country over the weekend. According to Philippines News Agency, Nepomuceno emphasized during a press briefing that this “strategic deployment” forms a crucial part of their comprehensive preparations for the impending super typhoon. The rescue teams are composed of personnel from the OCD, the Army, Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard, and Bureau