A local law firm, Gowan Elizando LLP., is giving Nueces County a deadline to respond to their allegations of wrongdoing in regards to two former medical examiners with the county.
RELIEF OPERATIONS. The provincial government of La Union continues to assemble food packs for distribution to the residents affected by Severe Tropical Storm Maring in this undated photo. The province's donation drive also continues to augment the operation. (Photo courtesy of Province of La Union) SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union - The provincial government of La Union has so far received PHP6 million worth of in-kind donations being distributed to augment relief operations for the families affected by Severe Tropical Storm (STS) Maring. In an interview on Friday, La Union provincial information officer Adamor Dagang, said the donations were from different organizations, national government agencies, and volunteers from all over the country. "The donations include food, beverages, medicines, disinfectants, hygiene kits, and personal protective equipment. These are being augmented to the relief packs given to different municipalities unless the donation was already packed before gi
AFTERMATH.Authorities including national government agencies work together in the clearing operations in La Union province following the onslaught of Severe Tropical Storm Maring. The provincial government declared a state of calamity on Friday (Oct. 15, 2021).(Photo courtesy of Province of La Union) SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union-The provincial government of La Union is now under a state of calamity by virtue of Sangguniang Panlalawigan Resolution No. 1413 approved on Friday due to the effect of Severe Tropical Storm (STS) Maring. "As of October 14, in the initial Damage Report of (STS) Maring in La Union, 259 barangays, 38,812 families, 135,881 persons, and 4,263 houses were affected. According to the same report, two people were injured, three missing persons, and no death," the resolution read. A total of PHP369.3 million worth of agricultural products were damaged including rice, corn, vegetables, and fisheries while livestock damage including carabao, cattle, chicken, duck