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The Department of Education (DepEd), under the leadership of Secretary Sonny Angara, has mobilized rapid response efforts to ensure that students can return to their studies as soon as possible following the disruption caused by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine. Angara praised the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) staff and DepEd personnel nationwide who […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) is actively assisting stranded tourists in various regions of the country due to disruptions caused by Tropical Storm Kristine, with travel heavily impacted and damage reported at several tourist sites. According to the DOT, its regional offices have reported 529 stranded tourists across various regions. The affected areas include: Region […]
The Department of Agriculture is ready to replant farms damaged by Tropical Storm Kristine, with seeds and other inputs already prepositioned in agricultural areas on the path of the storm. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the DA has also initiated early harvesting among farmers and stepped up rice-buying activities of the National Food […]
The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) signed a Memorandum of Agreement onto provide free legal aid to DepEd teachers and personnel across the country. Witnessed by representatives from DepEd Teachers Union (DTU), Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT), and Teachers’ Dignity Coalition (TDC) during the ceremonial signing, the partnership […]
Following the recent onslaught of Tropical Storm Kristine in many parts of the country, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has been conducting massive cleanup drives and repair works on national roads and bridges to ensure road safety and efficient travel experience for the upcoming All Souls Day and All Saints Day. DPWH […]
Top officials of the Department of National Defense (DND) and the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) extend their heartfelt gratitude to the governments of Singapore and Malaysia for their swift response in sending air assets to aid in the humanitarian efforts following the devastation caused by Typhoon Kristine. These contributions are vital for providing immediate […]
Following Severe Tropical Storm “Kristine,” the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has intensified efforts to restore accessibility and ensure public safety across storm-affected areas. Mobilizing Disaster and Incident Management Teams (DIMT) from Regional and District Engineering Offices, DPWH has prioritized rapid deployment to address the storm’s impact on infrastructure. DPWH deployed 9,005 personnel […]
Following the guidance of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., Health Secretary Ted Herbosa deployed additional Department of Health (DOH) medical teams to augment the health emergency response teams (HERTs) that have been attending to people in need of healthcare in the Bicol region following Severe Tropical Storm Kristine. “Disaster response systems for health are working and […]
Following the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to bring water purifiers in Bicol communities affected by Tropical Storm Kristine, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority deployed a 30-man clearing team and 20-man search and rescue team to assist in areas hit by heavy rains and floods. The team brought with them 40 solar-powered water filtration […]
In a significant move towards enhancing resilience and strengthening collaboration between the public and private sectors, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation (PDRF) on October 25, 2024, at the Dusit Thani Hotel in Makati. Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno, OCD administrator, emphasized the critical role […]