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PH accedes to Apostille Convention
September 16, 2018, 9:51 am
MANILA -- The Philippine government acceded to an international convention that allows the country to issue a security certificate called "Apostille", which simplifies the authentication of public documents to be used abroad. “The Apostille Convention cuts down the procedure for the processing… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018
September 16, 2018, 8:17 am
BUSINESS MIRROR - The food conundrum PHILIPPINE STAR - Ompong leaves trail of destruction INQUIRER - 'Ompong' shuts power, roads in 8 provinces MANILA BULLETIN - N. Luzon bears Ompong's wrath MANILA TIMES - Ompong leaves trail of death, destruction MANILA STANDARD - 'Death and destruction' Read More
Red Cross to deploy additional relief, rescue teams
September 15, 2018, 11:35 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine Red Cross on Saturday said it is set to deploy another batch of rescue and relief teams to cater to the needs of communities in areas hit by typhoon "Ompong." In a press briefing in Mandaluyong City, Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman Richard Gordon said strong winds and… Read More
Roads to Baguio closed due to 'Ompong'
September 15, 2018, 9:59 pm
MANILA — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Saturday reported that the three roads leading to Baguio City were closed due to landslides brought about by Typhoon "Ompong." “Nagkaroon ng landslide sa Naguilan. So, Kenon, Naguilian and Marcos Highway ang remaining access is… Read More
Telco services limited in northern Luzon
September 15, 2018, 9:57 pm
MANILA -- Telecommunication services are currently limited in the Northern Luzon region due to the onslaught of Typhoon “Ompong”on Saturday. PLDT and Smart advised their subscribers in Apayao, Cagayan, Batanes, Ilocos Sur and Ilocos Norte that they may experience degraded or no voice call, SMS… Read More
Prepare for ‘Ompong’, Pinoys in HK told
September 15, 2018, 9:56 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Saturday advised the Filipino community in Hong Kong to take precautions in view of the expected onslaught of Typhoon “Ompong” (international name “Mangkhut”) on Sunday. The Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong already issued an… Read More
'Ompong' continues to weaken
September 15, 2018, 7:51 pm
MANILA -- Typhoon Ompong has slightly weakened as it moves in a west-northwest direction at 25 kilometers per hour (km/h), said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). It was last spotted at 160 km. west northwest of Laoag City, Ilocos Norte.… Read More
Medical teams deployed in areas affected by ‘Ompong’
September 15, 2018, 6:24 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Health (DOH) reported on Saturday that it has deployed medical teams in all evacuation centers to provide assistance for the victims of typhoon “Ompong”. “Meron na po kaming mga disinfectants, ito po ay nasa level na ng mga probinsiya sa aming mga provincial… Read More
Duterte to visit areas affected by 'Ompong'
September 15, 2018, 6:21 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte will be flying to areas affected by Typhoon "Ompong" (Mangkhut) as soon as airport authorities give him the green light. Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar made this announcement in a press conference at the National… Read More
Ompong leaves 2 responders dead in CAR
September 15, 2018, 6:09 pm
MANILA -- Two emergency responders in the Cordillera Administrative Region were confirmed dead due to the destructions brought about by Typhoon Ompong, particularly in Northern Luzon. National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) executive director Ricardo Jalad made the… Read More
Chinese foreign minister’s PH visit postponed: DFA
September 15, 2018, 5:55 pm
MANILA --The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Saturday announced that the scheduled trip of Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi to the Philippines on Sunday was rescheduled at a later date. DFA Assistant Secretary Elmer Cato said the postponement was mutually agreed by both… Read More
CBCP appeals for prayers, aid for 'Ompong' victims
September 15, 2018, 4:40 pm
MANILA -- The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on Saturday appealed for aid and prayers for those affected by Typhoon "Ompong," which ravaged northern Luzon - particularly Cagayan and Isabela. “And may the Lord keep the hearts and bodies of those of us who are engaged in… Read More
6 persons die in Novaliches fire
September 15, 2018, 2:47 pm
MANILA -- Six persons, including a five-month-old baby, died and an undetermined amount of property went up in smoke in a 90-minute fire that destroyed several stores at the Shop and Ride commercial complex along Gen. Luis St. in Barangay Novaliches Proper, Quezon City shortly after Friday… Read More
Tuguegarao airport damaged due to ‘Ompong’
September 15, 2018, 1:24 pm
MANILA -- Facilities at the Tuguegarao Airport in Cagayan were damaged as Typhoon Ompong made its landfall Saturday, the Department of Transportation reported. “Nandito po kami ngayon sa Tuguegarao kung saan nakita namin ang nasalantang airport yung mga opisina ditto, pati opisina ng CAAP (We… Read More
Duterte Cabsecs on ground to assist ‘Ompong’ disaster ops
September 15, 2018, 1:23 pm
MANILA -- Members of the Duterte Cabinet are on the ground in areas affected by Typhoon Ompong to respond to the needs of residents and give updates on the government’s emergency response. “The directive is to conduct this (command conference). We were tasked to handle dissemination. The… Read More
2 cargo planes, 10 choppers to assist in relief missions: Lorenzana
September 15, 2018, 12:06 pm
MANILA -- Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said Saturday two Lockheed C-130 "Hercules" cargo aircraft and 10 helicopters will be deployed for Typhoon Ompong relief and rescue efforts, particularly in Cagayan Valley, once the weather clears. Lorenzana made the statement during a 9 a.m. press… Read More
Rappler report on Cagayan officials’ tour ‘malicious’: SAP Go
September 15, 2018, 11:20 am
MANILA -- Special Assistant to the President (SAP) Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go described as “malicious” a report that he invited officials of Cagayan for a tour of Malacañang just before typhoon “Ompong” (Mangkhut) made landfall in the province. Online news website Rappler… Read More
PhilHealth assures members of health care access during ‘Ompong'
September 15, 2018, 11:01 am
MANILA -- PhilHealth on Friday assured its members and non-members of continuous access to its health care benefits as Typhoon Ompong batters the northern and central part of Luzon. In a statement, PhilHealth said it will extend assistance even to its non-members even if they're confined in… Read More
OFWs affected by Ompong to get cash aid: DFA
September 15, 2018, 10:48 am
MANILA -- Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) traveling to or from the Philippines affected by Typhoon Ompong are each entitled to a PHP5,000 financial assistance from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). The cash aid was earlier announced during the Command Conference on Typhoon Ompong chaired… Read More
Typhoon floods parts of Metro Manila
September 15, 2018, 10:32 am
MANILA -- Flooding was reported in parts of Metro Manila early Saturday due to heavy rains caused by Typhoon Ompong. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority said in an advisory that the following areas were flooded: Roxas Blvd. from the US Embassy to Pedro Gil -- gutter deep; Roxas Blvd -… Read More
