TACLOBAN CITY, Nov. 19 (PNA) – The state-owned Radyo ng Bayan is now broadcasting live in Tacloban City, adding another venue where the people of this typhoon-devastated city can get daily updates…
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Tacloban city water district resumes operation – NDRRMC
By Christopher Lloyd T. Caliwan MANILA, Nov. 18 (PNA) — National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) executive director Eduardo del Rosario said on Monday that the water district in Tacloban…
Four months to restore power supply in Northern Iloilo: ILECO 3 official
By Virgilio L. Orquiola ILOILO CITY, Nov. 18 (PNA)- It will take at least four months before the supply of electricity will be restored in their area of jurisdiction that include the…
Israeli medical personnel expands services in northern Cebu
CEBU CITY, Nov. 18 (PNA) — The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) medical personnel, who set up a mobile hospital for victims of super typhoon Yolanda in Bogo City in northern Cebu, has…
Passi City pleads for help
By Edwin L. Torrecampo ILOILO CITY (PNA) — Six days after super typhoon Yolanda struck Northern Iloilo, Jesry Palmares is a mayor on edge, a burly man who towers over average Filipinos,but…
Almost 14,000 houses in Negros Occidental destroyed by ‘Yolanda’
BACOLOD CITY, Nov. 13 (PNA) – The number of totally wrecked houses in Negros Occidental has risen to 13,782, according to a report of the provincial government as of late Tuesday. The…
Tacloban City sets preemptive evacuation of 1,000 residents for typhoon “Yolanda”
TACLOBAN CITY, (PNA) — The city government here on Wednesday said it will implement the preemptive evacuation of some 1,000 residents living in flood and landslide prone areas in preparation for the…
Cebu officials brace for superstorm
CEBU CITY, (PNA) — Government officials in Cebu ordered their respective Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils (LDRRMC) on Wednesday to prepare for superstorm “Yolanda” which weather forecasters project could be…
Calabayog City advises residents in low-lying, flood prone areas to prepare for TS Yolanda
CALBAYOG CITY, Samar, (PNA) — The city government of Calbayog in Samar has advised residents in low-lying and flood-prone areas to be ready, take necessary precautions, and be kept informed about the…
Negros Oriental braces for ‘Yolanda’; pruning of trees ordered
DUMAGUETE CITY, (PNA) -– The provincial government of Negros Oriental and the local government of Dumaguete City are currently undertaking pruning of top heavy trees as the entire country braces for a…
Cebu traders set forum on regional integration on Nov. 6
CEBU CITY, (PNA) — The Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) and the Central Visayas Regional Development Council have scheduled a forum on Wednesday, Nov. 6, on the effects of the…
HIV cases in S. Cotabato reach 31
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, (PNA) — Health authorities in South Cotabato province confirmed on Tuesday two new cases of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, bringing the disease incidence in the area to 31….
Butuan City intensifies anti-dengue campaign
BUTUAN CITY, (PNA) — The city, topping the number of dengue cases and fatalities in the region, has intensified its advocacy against the mosquito-borne disease by providing appropriate information and preventive measures…
PSC scraps 3 sports event in Batang Pinoy National Games
DAVAO CITY, (PNA) – The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) had officially announced the scrapping of the three sports events in Batang Pinoy National Games slated on Nov. 19-23 in Bacolod City due…
Task force enforces demolition of illegal structures in Boracay
BORACAY ISLAND, (PNA) — The Task Force Boracay Redevelopment continues to enforce the demolition of illegal structures at the front beach of this resort island which started Sunday. Task Force Chairman Glen…