Provincial
Classes, work remain suspended in Ilocos Norte Saturday
September 14, 2018, 4:19 pm
LAOAG CITY -- Governor Ma. Imelda Josefa “Imee" R. Marcos has declared the continuing suspension of classes and work in both public and private sectors on Saturday due to Typhoon Ompong. “I think we’ve prepared to the extent that it’s humanly possible to do so, but that extent is meager… Read More
More Ilocos Norte residents evacuated
September 14, 2018, 3:57 pm
LAOAG CITY -- With Ilocos Norte under signal No. 2 due to Typhoon Ompong, more residents are being moved to evacuation centers as precautionary measures, with the province aiming for zero casualty. As of Friday morning, the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office said more than 2,000… Read More
Classes suspended in some NegOr areas
September 14, 2018, 3:49 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – Some local chief executives in Negros Oriental have declared the suspension of classes in their respective areas due to heavy rains brought about by the southwestern monsoon, enhanced by Typhoon Ompong. Adrian Sedillo, executive officer of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction… Read More
Cabanatuan preps heavy equipment as TCWS No. 2 is raised
September 14, 2018, 3:48 pm
CABANATUAN CITY, Nueva Ecija -- The city government of Cabanatuan on Friday prepositioned heavy equipment in various strategic locations here as tropical cyclone warning signal No. 2 was hoisted over Nueva Ecija province. This is on top of the various equipment of the Cabanatuan City Risk… Read More
Soldiers in Aurora ready for 'Ompong': commander
September 14, 2018, 3:47 pm
BALER, Aurora -- The Philippine Army’s 91st Sinagtala Battalion has expressed its readiness to provide humanitarian assistance and disaster response to areas in Aurora province that might be severely affected by Typhoon Ompong. Based on the bulletin issued by the Philippine Atmospheric,… Read More
P1-M smuggled, fake cigarettes seized in GenSan
September 14, 2018, 3:42 pm
GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- Joint operatives recovered close to PHP1-million worth of smuggled and counterfeit cigarettes in a series of operations in two public markets and a warehouse here Thursday. Armed with 12 search warrants, elements of the city police and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) swooped in… Read More
‘Ompong’ forces suspension of classes in 3 Palawan towns
September 14, 2018, 3:40 pm
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan -- Three towns in Palawan suspended their classes Friday due to possible effects of Typhoon Ompong, which is expected to aggravate the southwest monsoon. San Vicente and Balabac towns have suspended classes in all levels while Taytay declared no classes only at the… Read More
Kalinga gears for zero casualty as ‘Ompong' starts to be felt
September 14, 2018, 3:17 pm
TABUK CITY, Kalinga -- The provincial government of Kalinga is gearing for zero casualty as Typhoon Ompong starts to be felt in this province Friday. Governor Jocel Baac, in a coordination meeting here, said they have laid down preparations as early as Sept. 12, pre-positioning food supplies and… Read More
143 detainees transferred amid ‘Ompong’ threat in Aparri
September 14, 2018, 2:41 pm
CITY OF ILAGAN, Isabela -- Amid threats of storm surge once Typhoon Ompong hits Isabela and Cagayan, the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) has transferred 143 detainees from Aparri to the government buildings in Lal-lo and Gattaran towns on Friday. BJMP 2 (Cagayan Valley) assistant… Read More
Eight rescued from capsized boat in Samar
September 14, 2018, 1:21 pm
TACLOBAN CITY -- Eight persons were rescued after a motorboat capsized off the waters of Catbalogan City in Samar Thursday night. The Philippine National Police Regional Office 8 (Eastern Visayas) here on Friday said the motorboat capsized in Maqueda Bay after it was battered by big waves as… Read More
Classes cancelled in 4 NegOcc towns due to ‘Ompong’
September 14, 2018, 12:08 pm
BACOLOD CITY -- Classes in all levels in at least four towns in Negros Occidental province were cancelled on Friday to ensure the safety of students amid threats of rains and floods due to Typhoon Ompong. In the northern town of Toboso, Mayor Richard Jaojoco said he ordered the cancellation of… Read More
Iloilo, Capiz towns suspend classes
September 14, 2018, 11:55 am
ILOILO CITY -- Local government chief executives of several local government units in the city and the province of Iloilo and Capiz have suspended classes in their respective jurisdictions in anticipation of the heavy monsoon rains that might be intensified by Typhoon “Ompong” (Mangkhut)… Read More
Classes suspended as Northern Mindanao braces for 'Ompong'
September 14, 2018, 11:50 am
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY--Several areas in Northern Mindanao have already suspended classes, as local officials closely monitor the movement of supertyphoon "Ompong."In Ozamiz City, Acting Mayor Irene Luansing has suspended classes in both public and private schools, except in the tertiary level,… Read More
Kidapawan activates ‘Oplan’ vs. landslides, flash floods
September 14, 2018, 11:49 am
KIDAPAWAN CITY – The local government here activated Thursday a preventive action plan to cushion the impact of heavy downpour and strong winds as Typhoon Ompong barrels towards the northern Philippines.“The ‘Oplan’ (operation plan) simply aims to set all safety measures to prevent loss of… Read More
Manhunt on for killers of cop, farmer in N. Cotabato
September 14, 2018, 11:48 am
KIDAPAWAN CITY – Police authorities are tracking down the armed men, who shot dead two persons, including a police officer, in M’lang, North Cotabato, Thursday evening.Supt. Bernard Tayong, North Cotabato police spokesperson, identified the slain cop as Senior Police Officer 1 Jovette Galan, a… Read More
Davao City traffic body nets 100K violators in a year
September 14, 2018, 11:47 am
DAVAO CITY – The City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO) here has recorded over 100,000 traffic violators as the implementation of the Traffic Citation Tickets turns one year on Thursday, September 13.Of the 107,531 violators, 66,714 were drivers and 40,817 were jaywalkers, said… Read More
Bicol DSWD ready for Typhoon 'Ompong'
September 14, 2018, 11:18 am
LEGAZPI CITY -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) regional office here has readied relief augmentation to local government units (LGUs) that will be affected by Typhoon "Ompong." “We are ready to provide additional aid to the affected LGUs as soon as we receive their… Read More
‘Kabuhayan on Wheels’ launched
September 14, 2018, 10:19 am
MANAOAG, Pangasinan -- The province’s 4th Congressional District office, in partnership with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), is bringing mobile skills training to the towns and cities of the fourth district through the “Kabuhayan on Wheels”.The livelihood… Read More
Classes, work suspended in Central Luzon as typhoon signals up
September 14, 2018, 9:53 am
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga— Classes in all levels in both public and private schools were suspended on Friday in the entire Central Luzon as the seven provinces in the region have been placed under various tropical cyclone warning signals due to Typhoon "Ompong". Based on the 8 a.m. severe… Read More
Bataan bishop: Pray to calm the typhoon
September 14, 2018, 9:52 am
BALANGA CITY, Bataan—Bishop Ruperto Santos of the Diocese of Balanga has asked all to resort to prayers amid the possible adverse effects of Typhoon "Ompong" (international name "Mangkhut") to the country, especially in northern Luzon. “Prayer is our strength, our assurance. Let us pray as one… Read More
