Duterte: Climate change to blame for severe typhoons

Nov 15, 2020 | Nation

President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday said the disastrous aftermath left by recent typhoons “Quinta,” “Rolly ” and “Ulysses” were due to the adverse effects of climate change and global warming.”Ang problema, whether we accept...

Portion of NTF-ELCAC budget to benefit typhoon victims – Palace

Nov 5, 2020 | Nation

Malacañang on Thursday said there was no need to realign anti-insurgency funds to rebuild areas wrecked by typhoon “Rolly,” as rehabilitation was part of the mandate of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC).”Tingin...

Año: 10 mayors missing amid ‘Rolly’ onslaught ordered to explain

Nov 3, 2020 | Regions

Interior Secretary Eduardo on Tuesday said 10 mayors were ordered to explain their absence amid the onslaught of super typhoon “Rolly” over the weekend.”[The] DILG (Department of the Interior and Local Government) will issue show-cause order to these...

DepEd: 226 schools damaged by ‘Rolly’

Nov 3, 2020 | Nation

At least 226 schools were damaged and 869 used as evacuation centers due to the onslaught of super typhoon “Rolly” over the weekend, the Department of Education (DepEd) has reported.In a Nov. 3 situation report, the DepEd said 226 schools and 7,169...

DPWH: ‘Rolly’ infra damage at P5.6B so far

Nov 2, 2020 | Top Stories

ROBINSON NIÑAL JR./PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Monday reported that super typhoon “Rolly” caused P5.6 billion in damage to date.In a meeting with President Rodrigo Duterte and other Cabinet members, Public Works...