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PCG receives relief goods for Taal eruption victims
January 15, 2020, 7:51 am
MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) received food packs and other relief goods from the China Coast Guard (CCG) on Tuesday as support for the ongoing relief efforts in Batangas province due to the continuing eruption of the Taal Volcano. In a statement, the PCG said 600 pieces of N95 masks… Read More
Taal eruption casualty remains zero: Batangas prov'l gov't
January 14, 2020, 9:14 pm
MANILA-- There is no recorded casualty in Batangas province amid the volcanic eruption of Taal Volcano so far, a provincial government official said on Tuesday. In an interview with Radyo Pilipinas, Batangas provincial administrator Levi Dimaunahan said they have yet to record or monitor any… Read More
DSWD-Bicol sends 5,000 food packs to Taal eruption victims
January 14, 2020, 9:02 pm
LEGAZPI CITY -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Bicol on Monday sent some 5,000 emergency family food packs for the victims of Taal Volcano eruption in Batangas, a DSWD regional official said Tuesday. Arnel B. Garcia, DSWD-Bicol regional director, in an interview, said… Read More
Mayors league defers Manila meet due to Taal eruption
January 14, 2020, 8:40 pm
BACOLOD CITY -- The League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP) has indefinitely postponed its National Executive Board (NEB) meeting in Manila on Wednesday due to the Taal explosion. Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia, national president of LCP, said some 80 city mayors were supposed to attend the… Read More
Agri damage due to Taal eruption reaches P577-M: DA
January 14, 2020, 7:25 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday reported PHP577.59 million worth of agricultural damage in Calabarzon due to the Taal Volcano eruption. An updated damage report issued at noon showed that the damage to agriculture caused by the volcanic eruption covered a total of 2,772… Read More
Taal eruption-hit families rise to 9.5K
January 14, 2020, 6:37 pm
MANILA -- The number of families affected by the eruption of Taal Volcano on Sunday has climbed to 9,527. In its update Tuesday noon, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said this is equivalent to 40,752 persons. Of this figure, around 8,896 families or 38,203… Read More
Cavite solon wants to probe gov't response to Taal eruption
January 14, 2020, 6:21 pm
MANILA – Cavite Rep. Elpidio Barzaga Jr. is calling for a congressional inquiry to look into the response of different government agencies to the recent Taal Volcano eruption. Barzaga filed House Resolution No. 643, dated Jan. 13, which directs the appropriate committee to investigate reported… Read More
PNP, BFP to deploy personnel in areas hit by Taal eruption
January 14, 2020, 6:21 pm
MANILA -- Interior Secretary Eduardo Año on Tuesday ordered the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) to deploy personnel to help in the affected areas of some local government units due to Taal Volcano’s eruption. Año said the PNP will send out personnel… Read More
House to craft rehab plan for areas affected by Taal eruption
January 14, 2020, 6:17 pm
MANILA – Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano has directed the House Committee on Disaster Management and other relevant committees to develop a comprehensive rehabilitation plan to help the severely affected areas in Batangas, Cavite, and Laguna due to the continuous volcanic activity of Taal. In a… Read More
DOH steps up Taal eruption response
January 14, 2020, 5:59 pm
MANILA -- Health Secretary Francisco Duque III on Tuesday said the department has augmented the resources of its regional offices in response to the recent Taal Volcano eruption. “We have sent drugs, medicines such as eye drops and asthma medication, medical supplies including N95 and surgical… Read More
Gov't employees affected by Taal eruption may take 5-day leave
January 14, 2020, 5:52 pm
MANILA -- The Civil Service Commission (CSC) on Tuesday said government employees affected by the eruption of Taal Volcano may avail of the special five-day emergency leave. In a statement, the CSC reiterated Memorandum Circular Nos. 2 and 16 issued February 16, 2012 and October 17, 2012… Read More
DPWH assists in evacuation of 16K residents amid Taal eruption
January 14, 2020, 5:26 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Tuesday said it has assisted some 16,000 residents affected by the eruption of Taal Volcano. DPWH Secretary Mark Villar said the people are now situated in evacuation centers nearest to their vicinity. At the same time, he added that… Read More
PCSO aids residents hit by Taal eruption in Batangas
January 14, 2020, 4:37 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Tuesday said it has provided assistance to residents of Batangas who were affected by the eruption of Taal Volcano. PCSO General Manager Royina Marzan-Garma led the donation of 5,000 N95 masks, 3,300 grocery packs and medicines to… Read More
Davao City sends aid to families displaced by Taal eruption
January 14, 2020, 1:20 pm
DAVAO CITY -- The city government here is sending 5,000 food packs to families displaced by the eruption of Taal Volcano, the chief of the Task Force Davao (TFD) said Tuesday.Col. Consolito Yecla, TFD commander, said the goods will be delivered to those who are in evacuation centers in the… Read More
Security Bank suspends ops in areas hit by Taal eruption
January 14, 2020, 12:50 pm
MANILA -- Branches of Security Bank Corporation (Security Bank) in some areas affected by Taal Volcano's eruption have suspended operations Tuesday. In an advisory, the bank said these include branches in Tagaytay City, Cavite; Santa Rosa, Laguna; and Lemery, Lima, and Santo Tomas, Batangas.… Read More
Families affected by Taal eruption now 6.8K
January 14, 2020, 11:17 am
MANILA -- A total of 6,891 families or 30,423 persons have so far been affected by the eruption of Taal Volcano on Sunday. In its 6 a.m. update on Tuesday signed and released by executive director Ricardo Jalad, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said 4,175… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Tue. Jan. 14, 2020
January 14, 2020, 8:34 am
INQUIRER -- 'People evacuated on their own' PHILIPPINE STAR -- Volcanic tsunami feared in Taal MANILA BULLETIN -- Taal spews lava, fire DAILY TRIBUNE -- Taal victims get massive response MANILA TIMES -- Taal eruption could last years - Phivolcs MANILA STANDARD -- Atom-bomb like blast feared… Read More
PRRD to visit areas affected by Taal eruption
January 14, 2020, 7:26 am
MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte will be visiting areas affected by the eruption of Taal Volcano on Tuesday. “Yes, tomorrow [Tuesday]. Mag-ikot ako (I’m going to make rounds),” Duterte said in a media interview in Taguig City on Monday night. He said he opted against using a helicopter to… Read More
Iloilo City mayor calls for prayers amid Taal eruption
January 13, 2020, 7:45 pm
ILOILO CITY -- The local chief executive of this highly urbanized city is urging residents to pray for those who have been affected by the eruption of Taal volcano in the province of Batangas. This was the appeal of Mayor Jerry P. Treñas during Monday’s regular flag-raising ceremony at Plaza… Read More
10 GenSan flights cancelled due to Taal eruption
January 13, 2020, 7:13 pm
GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- At least 10 flights between this city and Manila were cancelled on Monday due to the eruption of the Taal volcano in Batangas province on Sunday afternoon.Edgardo Cueto, manager of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines here, said five inbound flights -- four by the… Read More
