ITOGON, Benguet -- Ifugao province recorded zero casualty in the onslaught of Typhoon "Ompong" (Mangkhut), but the Ifugaos are mourning the death of scores of their townmates in a landslide in Barangay Ucab in Itogon town in Benguet province. “We mourn this unfortunate incident. There was no recorded death in our province in Ifugao, but those who died and others who are … [Read more...] about Ifugao mourns townmates’ death in Benguet mines landslide
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Health emergency teams ready for Ompong
MANILA -- Health emergency response teams are on standby and ready for deployment in preparation for typhoon "Ompong," the Department of Health (DOH) said in its report to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council on Thursday. DOH said it also issued health advisories and prepositioned assorted medicines in the provinces or regions that will be affected by … [Read more...] about Health emergency teams ready for Ompong
Government agencies ready for ‘Ompong’-Duterte
DAVAO CITY (September 13) --- Government agencies involve in disaster preparedness and mitigation are ready in the event that typhoon Ompong hit the country, said President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday. Duterte who was briefed about the typhoon at the command center of the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC) in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City on … [Read more...] about Government agencies ready for ‘Ompong’-Duterte
Typhoon Ompong strengthens, describes to be as strong as typhoon Lawin
DAVAO CITY (September 13) --- The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), on Thursday morning warned of possible heavy to intense rain, storm surges in coastal areas as typhoon Ompong might enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility this afternoon (Thursday) or tomorrow morning. As of 10:00 am, Ompong is already 725 kilometers … [Read more...] about Typhoon Ompong strengthens, describes to be as strong as typhoon Lawin
