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PNP sends 1K cops to areas hit by Taal eruption
January 17, 2020, 3:11 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday sent more than 1,000 cops to help in the evacuation and other disaster response efforts in areas affected by the eruption of Taal Volcano. The police officers are members of the Reactionary Standby Support Force (RSSF) headed by Brig. Gen.… Read More
Agri damage from Taal eruption soars to P3-B
January 17, 2020, 1:41 pm
MANILA -- The cost of damage to agriculture due to the Taal volcano eruption has soared to PHP3 billion, the Department of Agriculture (DA) reported on Friday. In its latest damage report, the DA said the agricultural damages and losses covered a total of 15,790 hectares and 1,923 animal heads in… Read More
NCRPO, PCSO aid almost 2K evacuees hit by Taal eruption
January 17, 2020, 12:16 pm
MANILA -- The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) and the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) have extended assistance to nearly 2,000 residents of Batangas who were affected by the eruption of Taal Volcano. In a statement on Thursday, NCRPO acting chief, Brig. Gen. Debold… Read More
Affected families in Taal eruption reach 17.5K
January 17, 2020, 10:39 am
MANILA -- The number of families affected by the eruption of Taal Volcano in Batangas rose to 17,555, the National Disaster Risk and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported on Friday. In its 6 a.m. update, the NDRRMC said this is equivalent to 77,438 persons. Based on the NDRRMC report, all the… Read More
PBA to donate to Taal eruption victims
January 17, 2020, 7:45 am
MANILA — The Philippine Basketball Association will hand out donations to victims of the Taal Volcano eruption in the province of Batangas. Commissioner Willie Marcial, a native of Batangas City, said the league would give PHP1 million and 500 pairs of slippers to the Batangas provincial… Read More
US-China trade pact, Taal eruption hurt peso, stocks
January 16, 2020, 9:13 pm
MANILA – Risk-off sentiment due to uncertainties of the US-China trade pact and the possible impact of the Taal Volcano eruption to Philippines’ growth and inflation rate weakened both the main equities index and the peso Thursday. Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) shed further by 0.15… Read More
Pangasinan gives aid to Taal eruption victims
January 16, 2020, 7:35 pm
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan -- The provincial government of Pangasinan has extended food and non-food relief aid to displaced residents of Batangas province due to the eruption of the Taal Volcano. In an interview Thursday, Pangasinan provincial information officer Orpheus Velasco said the 12 vehicles of… Read More
DTI prepares livelihood package for Taal-affected biz
January 16, 2020, 7:10 pm
MANILA -- Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez said his department is preparing livelihood assistance to help entrepreneurs affected by the Taal Volcano eruption. On the sidelines of an event here Thursday, Lopez said the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) aims to disburse PHP50 million worth of… Read More
SoKor pledges P10-M to help Pinoys affected by Taal eruption
January 16, 2020, 6:43 pm
MANILA-- The South Korean government has pledged USD200,000 (approximately PHP10 million) in humanitarian assistance to Filipinos affected by the Taal Volcano eruption, a state media said on Thursday. "Through the swift provision of relief goods to those who are in evacuation centers due to the… Read More
Manila gives P2.5-M to towns affected by Taal eruption
January 16, 2020, 6:31 pm
MANILA -- The Manila City government will donate about PHP2.5 million worth of financial assistance to five municipalities that were devastated by the Taal Volcano's eruption. Members of the City Council passed Resolution No. Series of 2020 authorizing the release of PHP500,000 each for Talisay,… Read More
2 Manila churches may host weddings disrupted by Taal eruption
January 16, 2020, 5:01 pm
MANILA -- Two Catholic churches in Manila will assist couples whose wedding schedules were affected by the eruption of Taal Volcano. Fr. Reginald Malicdem, rector of the Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception popularly known as Manila Cathedral, said they are opening some slots for weddings… Read More
Rehab plan for Taal-hit areas may cost P60-B: solon
January 16, 2020, 3:56 pm
MANILA--Albay Rep. Joey Salceda on Thursday said Congress must prepare to accommodate a request from the executive branch for supplemental appropriations to fund the relief and rehabilitation efforts in areas affected by the Taal Volcano eruption. In an aide-memoire addressed to Speaker Alan Peter… Read More
Number of people affected by Taal eruption now over 65K
January 16, 2020, 12:56 pm
MANILA -- The number of families affected by the eruption of the Taal Volcano on January 12 has risen to 14,918. In its 6 a.m. Thursday update, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said this is equivalent to 65,184 persons. Based on the report signed and released by… Read More
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January 16, 2020, 8:23 am
INQUIRER – ICC prosecutor: Probe of Du30 can’t be stopped PHILIPPINE STAR – Forced evacuation set in 12 towns, 2 cities MANILA BULLETIN – Explosive Taal eruption imminent DAILY TRIBUNE – ‘No ICC case to begin with’ MANILA TIMES – Govt struggles vs defiant evacuees MANILA STANDARD… Read More
Reservists rescue Talisay residents during Taal eruption
January 15, 2020, 9:10 pm
MANILA -- Around 50 active members of the Army Reserve Command (ARESCOM) heeded the call of duty when residents of Talisay, Batangas were trapped in their homes during Taal Volcano’s eruption. The reservists came from the 1303rd Community Defense Center, National Capital Region - Regional… Read More
Bicol riders to deliver masks, food to Taal eruption victims
January 15, 2020, 8:38 pm
LEGAZPI CITY -- A group of riders from Bicol will go to Batangas on Saturday (January 18) to donate 3,000 face masks, canned goods, noodles and eye drops to residents affected by the Taal Volcano eruption. Vince Villar, an Albay broadcaster and rider, in an interview here on Wednesday, said so… Read More
Over 11K Batangueños get aid following Taal eruption
January 15, 2020, 5:46 pm
MANILA -- Following the continuous ashfall and earthquakes brought about by Taal Volcano eruption that forced thousands of Batangueños living near the volcano to evacuate, the Aboitiz Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of the Aboitiz Group, together with several Aboitiz business… Read More
PNP says no report of looting in areas hit by Taal eruption
January 15, 2020, 4:26 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday said no looting incidents and other related crimes were reported at the height of Taal Volcano's unrest since Sunday. “We were happy when the deputy regional director for administration reported to me that we have zero incidents on… Read More
Group vows aid to kids affected by Taal eruption
January 15, 2020, 12:53 pm
MANILA -- Save the Children Philippines on Tuesday vowed to assist children who were affected and displaced due to the eruption of Taal Volcano in Batangas. The commitment was made by Alberto Muyot, chief executive officer for Save the Children Philippines, as the group sent a team to assess the… Read More
Families affected by Taal eruption now over 12K
January 15, 2020, 12:24 pm
MANILA -- As Taal Volcano's unrest continues, the number of families affected in the Southern Tagalog region has continued to climb. In its 6 a.m. Wednesday update, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported that the calamity has so far affected 12,486 families.… Read More
