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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
'Ompong' slightly weakens as it heads for Ilocos Norte
September 15, 2018, 10:10 am
MANILA -- Typhoon Ompong has slightly weakened as it heads for Ilocos Norte on Saturday morning, said the weather bureau. “Ompong” was last eyed in the vicinity of Kabugao, Apayao, with maximum sustained winds of 185 km. per hour (kph) near the center, and gustiness of up to 305 kph, and… Read More
4.6K passengers stranded due to ‘Ompong’
September 15, 2018, 10:03 am
MANILA -- With Typhoon Ompong battering a large part of the country after making landfall early Saturday, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) has announced that 4,688 passengers were reportedly stranded in various ports in eight regions, including Metro Manila. In… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Sat., Sept. 15, 2018
September 15, 2018, 8:41 am
BUSINESS MIRROR -- Batten down INQUIRER -- BoC told: Flood 'Ompong'-hit areas with rice PHILIPPINE STAR -- Fierce winds, heavy rains batter Cagayan MANILA BULLETIN -- 5.4 M at risk from 'Ompong' MANILA TIMES -- NLuzon bears brunt of typhoon's wrath MANILA STANDARD -- 'Ompong' blasts North Read More
DOTr on full alert due to ‘Ompong’
September 15, 2018, 1:17 am
MANILA —- The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and all its attached agencies and offices are on full alert to ensure the safety of passengers as Typhoon “Ompong” hits the northern part of the country. Days before the typhoon entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility, Transportation… Read More
Flights to China, Korea cancelled; total cancelled flights now 32
September 14, 2018, 10:33 pm
MANILA -- Airlines flying between Manila and China, and Manila-Incheon have also cancelled their scheduled flights as of Friday evening, the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) said. These flights were:Air China (CA) 179 Beijing-Manila; China Southern (CZ) 3077 Guangzhou-Manila; andJeju… Read More
Energy family working 24/7 in wake of ‘Ompong’: Cusi
September 14, 2018, 9:45 pm
MANILA – Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi on Friday assured the public that the energy family is on top of the situation amid the anticipated onslaught of Typhoon Ompong to ensure safe and secure energy. “The entire energy family is closely monitoring Typhoon Ompong. The… Read More
'Ompong' affects 4.2-M people
September 14, 2018, 9:44 pm
MANILA -- National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) spokesperson Edgar Posadas said Friday the number of individuals affected by the weather disturbance is 4.2 million, not 5.2 million as earlier reported. The change in the statistics in its 6 p.m. update on Typhoon Ompong… Read More
