Category: General

Meycauayan City: A police officer and two suspects were injured in an anti-drug operation in Barangay Pandayan, Meycauayan City that also resulted in the confiscation of approximately PHP5.4 million worth of shabu on Sunday morning. According to Philippines News Agency, operatives of the Special Drug Enforcement Unit under the Meycauayan City Police Station were conducting a casing and surveillance operation against suspects alias ‘Dan’ and alias ‘Analyn’ when the former opened fire while in a private vehicle. “The police returned fire, and despite the suspects’ attempt to escape, they were quickly caught and arrested,” stated Brig. Gen. Redrico Maranan, Police

Manila: The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) has initiated the activation of government shelter clusters in anticipation of Super Typhoon Pepito (international name Man-yi), ensuring preparedness for the typhoon’s potential impact. This proactive measure is intended to fortify the readiness of DHSUD’s regional offices in extending necessary assistance. According to Philippines News Agency, DHSUD Secretary Jose Rizalino Acuzar emphasized the department’s unwavering commitment to aiding citizens during disasters. “Hindi tayo mapapagod sa pagbibigay tulong sa panahon ng sakuna sa ating mga kababayan. Patuloy lang ang DHSUD sa paghahanap ng paraan upang mas makatulong pa sa mga nasasalanta

Meycauayan City: The Quezon City government has preemptively evacuated residents in low-lying and flood-prone villages which may be inundated by heavy rains from Super Typhoon Pepito (international name: Man-yi). Quezon City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (QCDRRMO) spokesperson Peachy de Leon, in a radio interview on Sunday, said Mayor Joy Belmonte has ordered preemptive evacuations of residents in four barangays (villages). According to Philippines News Agency, “Kaninang 8 a.m. merong 44 families na nag-preemptive evacuation na sa Apolonio Samson, meron din sa Barangay Bagong Silangan, meron din sa Barangay Tatalon at Barangay Damayang Lagi (At 8 a.m., some 44

BAGUIO CITY: Mayor Benjamin Magalong on Sunday urged residents to prepare for potential hazards of Super Typhoon Pepito (international name Man-yi) and immediately call emergency hotline “911” or the city’s Smart Emergency Operations Center for any assistance. “Basically, Baguio City is a hazard prone area kaya nasa residente (na ang initiative). They have to scan their environment and if they feel na peligro or talagang delikado dahil sa malakas na ulan, they should call para maasikaso sila (Basically, Baguio City is a hazard prone area so it is upon the residents, they have to scan their environment and if they

Pamplona: The local government of Pamplona in Cagayan province has already distributed shelter repair kits and tarpaulins to 12 households and a chapel hit by a tornado Sunday noon. The materials came from the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and were delivered by the Office of Civil Defense in Region 2 last week. According to Philippines News Agency, Hadji Bacuyag, head of the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office-Quick Response Team 18 of Pamplona town, stated that the tornado traversed the national highway and destroyed houses in Sitio Limittung in Barangay Sta. Cruz all the way to Barangay