PBBM urges gov’t offices to refrain from hosting lavish Christmas celebrations

By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet Recognizing the plight of Filipinos who have been affected by successive natural disasters across the archipelago, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. directed all government agencies to keep their Yuletide season revelries modest and meaningful. At the Malacañang press briefing...

PBBM declares State of Nat’l Calamity due to ‘Tino’ onslaught, potential ‘Uwan’ impact

By Brian Campued President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has approved the recommendation of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) to declare a State of National Calamity as Filipinos reel from the onslaught of Typhoon Tino. In a media statement after...

Reported death toll from Typhoon Tino rises to 114

By Priam Nepomuceno | Philippine News Agency The reported death toll from the effects of Typhoon Tino (international name: Kalmaegi) has climbed to 114, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Thursday. These fatalities, all still undergoing validation, include 71...

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U.S., Canada, Australia ready to support relief in ‘Tino’-hit areas

By Joyce Ann Rocamora | Philippine News Agency The Embassies of the United States, Canada, and Australia on Wednesday conveyed their readiness to extend assistance in the ongoing response efforts in areas severely hit by Typhoon Tino (international name: Kalmaegi). U.S. Ambassador MaryKay...