Category: General

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

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: 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,

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: National University Nazareth School (NUNS) and University of Santo Tomas (UST) achieved significant victories on Saturday, strengthening their quests for the twice-to-beat semifinal incentive in the UAAP Season 87 boys’ volleyball tournament at Paco Arena. According to Philippines News Agency, NUNS triumphed over Far Eastern University-Diliman with a straight-set victory of 25-21, 25-23, 26-24. Yuan Mendoza led the Bullpups with 15 attacks, while Herbert Miguel Egger contributed 12 points through eight attacks, three blocks, and one ace. Irilis Kasim and John Wayne Dionela each added eight points to the team’s score. FEU’s efforts were spearheaded by Zedrick Dave Calimlim,