MANILA, Nov. 14 (PNA) — Transportation and Communications Secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya on Thursday said the government has taken measures to decongest vehicular pile-up in Matnog Port in Sorsogon, the gateway to…
Interview: Typhoon-destroyed Tacloban faces 3 challenges, need more support: mayor
TACLOBAN, Philippines, Nov. 14 (PNA/XINHUA) — Alfred Romualdez, mayor of Tacloban, the city which was nearly totally destroyed by the typhoon “Haiyan” in the Philippines, Wednesday said the government faced three challenges…
Fair weather prevails over PHL
MANILA, Nov. 14 (PNA) — The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said that many parts of the country will experience generally fair weather on Thursday. In an interview, PAGASA…
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…
CHED: Operations of HEIs in typhoon-stricken areas suspended until Jan. next year
By Aerol John Patena MANILA, Nov. 13 (PNA) — The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has ordered the suspension of operations of public and private higher educational institutions (HEIs) in Region 8…
DPWH: All roads in Yolanda-hit areas now 100% passable
MANILA, Nov. 13 (PNA) -– All road sections that were left impassable by super typhoon ‘Yolanda’ are now cleared from debris and open for public vehicles, Department of Public Works and Highways…
Pres. Aquino thanks int’l community and fellow Filipinos for donations and swift response in the aftermath of ‘Yolanda’
MANILA, Nov. 13 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III thanked the international community and the Filipino people here and abroad for their donations and swift response in the aftermath of typhoon…
Update: Death toll from typhoon ‘Yolanda’ now at 2,275 –NDRRMC
MANILA, Nov. 13 (PNA) — The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said on Wednesday the official death toll from super typhoon “Yolanda” has breached the 2,000-mark, mostly in Eastern…
Special efforts up in recovery of bodies in typhoon affected areas
By Perla G. Lena TACLOBAN CITY, Nov.13 (PNA) –The government in cognizance of health risks posed by bodies left open along side streets and those covered by debris as a result of…
ASEAN ready to help Philippines recover
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Nov. 13 (PNA/Xinhua) — The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) said Wednesday that it will offer its strongest support in the work of recovery in typhoon-ravaged Philippines. “The…
Relief operations moving faster- DSWD
MANILA, Nov. 13 (PNA) — Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman said that relief operations for victims of Typhoon Yolanda is moving at a faster pace with roads…
Signal no. 1 raised over Mindanao as typhoon Zoraida moves in
By Cris Diaz CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Nov. 11 (PNA) -– Weather officials had raised signal no. 1 in most parts of Northern and Eastern Mindanao Monday afternoon as typhoon Zoraida moves…
21 countries provide assistance for typhoon victims in Central PHL
MANILA, Nov. 11 (PNA) -– At least 21 countries, plus the European Union and Taiwan, have pledged assistance to those affected by Typhoon Yolanda in Central Philippines, the Department of Foreign Affairs…
Smart continues to offer free calls in areas hit by ‘Yolanda’
MANILA, Nov. 11 (PNA) — Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) has restored cellular coverage at the downtown area of Tacloban City as of 7 am Monday as part of its efforts to support…
Globe Telecom puts up additional free calls, free cellphone charging centers in typhoon-hit areas
MANILA, Nov. 11 (PNA) — Globe Telecom has set up additional free call centers in seven sites in Iloilo, Romblon, and Antique hit by super typhoon “Yolanda” on top of its existing…