Day: November 16, 2024

Quezon City: Office of the Civil Defense (OCD) Administrator Ariel Nepomuceno is advocating for an integrated and comprehensive strategy to manage river basins to mitigate future flooding. He emphasized the importance of prioritizing at least 18 major river basins, beginning with the Bicol River Basin, as per the directive of President Marcos. According to Philippines News Agency, Nepomuceno highlighted the need to closely examine the Cagayan River Basin and the Pasig, Marikina River Basin, which have historically caused significant damage. Speaking at the Saturday News Forum in Quezon City, he elaborated on the necessity of combining engineering solutions, such as

Manila: All flights in and out of Bicol have been canceled, with a total of 54 flights via Manila also grounded, as Super Typhoon Pepito, internationally known as Man-yi, approaches the region. The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) announced the closure of the Bicol Tower on Saturday afternoon, citing safety concerns. According to Philippines News Agency, CAAP spokesperson Eric Apolonio confirmed that all afternoon flights were canceled, with the last flights for Saturday being CEB 325/326. The typhoon is expected to make landfall over Catanduanes either on Saturday night or early Sunday. Forecasts also suggest potential landfall points

Catarman: At least 26,204 individuals in Northern Samar province have been relocated to evacuation centers as Super Typhoon Pepito, known internationally as Man-yi, advances towards the nearby Bicol Region. These evacuations come as a precautionary measure to mitigate the impacts of potential flooding, landslides, and storm surges. According to Philippines News Agency, reports from the provincial disaster risk reduction management office indicated that the displaced individuals belong to 7,012 families residing in 569 villages within the province. These areas are particularly vulnerable to extreme weather conditions. Northern Samar Governor Edwin Ongchuan emphasized on social media the importance of residents remaining

San Juan: Defending champion University of Santo Tomas demolished Adamson University, 60-47, Saturday in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 87 women’s basketball at FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan. According to Philippines News Agency, Ana Mae Tacatac fired four triples to finish with 13 points as the Growling Tigresses notched their 11th win against two losses to secure the No. 2 spot and a twice-to-beat incentive in the semifinal round. “We want to see the best from the players. We were not consistent from the first to fourth quarters but the silver lining is our defense.

Manila: Ako Bicol Partylist led by Rep. Zaldy Co has intensified its disaster preparedness initiatives to safeguard residents as Super Typhoon Pepito (international name Man-yi) approaches the Bicol Region. The partylist, with support from House Speaker Martin Romualdez, reaffirmed its dedication to community welfare. According to Philippines News Agency, “In any calamity, our primary goal is everyone’s safety. Ako Bicol remains steadfast in assisting-from relief packs to ensuring readiness for any disaster. Now more than ever, we must unite as a community,” Co said in a statement on Saturday. New rubber boats were distributed to various municipalities and government agencies,