Category: General

Albay: The provincial government of Albay has mandated the return of 104,703 families, consisting of 380,152 individuals, from evacuation centers where they sought refuge from Super Typhoon Pepito (international name Man-yi). This decision was made as the typhoon moves away from the region, allowing residents to return home safely on Sunday. According to Philippines News Agency, the decampment order was issued by Albay acting Governor Baby Glenda Ong Bongao, following an advisory from the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council – Albay Public Safety and Emergency Management Office (PDRRMC-APSEMO). The advisory highlighted the diminishing hazards associated with the typhoon,

MANILA: The Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) has announced its intention to request a red notice from the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) for a British national implicated in a PHP12-million estafa case. The PNP-CIDG aims to enhance international cooperation to secure the arrest and extradition of the suspect. According to Philippines News Agency, the request for the Interpol red notice was endorsed by the PNP-CIDG in a letter addressed to Special Envoy on Transnational Crime Ambassador Anthony Alcantara. The request was initiated by Rheana’s Trading, Inc. (RTI), a company involved in the wholesale distribution of electronic

Manila: The Department of Health (DOH) has taken proactive measures to ensure that hospitals in the National Capital Region (NCR) are fully prepared for the expected impact of Super Typhoon Pepito, internationally recognized as Man-yi. This preparation includes securing generator sets and power stations to maintain uninterrupted medical services. According to Philippines News Agency, the DOH Metro Manila Center for Health Development (CHD) has allocated PHP600,000 to support medical and public health needs. This funding has enabled the procurement of essential medicines, including antibiotics, treatments for skin issues, and medications for common ailments like coughs, colds, and hypertension. Additionally, the

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Quezon 2nd Engineering Office has advised motorists:he Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Quezon 2nd Engineering Office has advised motorists, particularly those going to and from the Bicol region to take alternate routes after a bridge in Sariaya town was closed to all vehicles. Lagnas Bridge 1 in Barangay Sampaloc 2, is prohibited from being used by all types of vehicles starting Nov. 16 due to ongoing repair that will take four to six months to complete. According to Philippines News Agency, motorists are advised to take either of the two

Metro Manila: The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced that all 71 of its pumping stations across the capital region are fully operational as Super Typhoon Pepito approaches. The MMDA has taken this step to mitigate potential flooding from the typhoon, which is also known internationally as Man-Yi. According to Philippines News Agency, MMDA Public Safety Division officer-in-charge Director Crisanto Saruca Jr. emphasized the readiness of the pumping stations and noted that a previously damaged navigational gate has also been repaired. Metro Manila mayors have been advised to clear trash in their areas to prevent blockages, while the Department of