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The relief operations of the Philippine Navy (PN) for the victims of typhoon "Odette" in Bohol have been relentless as new batch of supplies were delivered to them over the weekend.
(Courtesy of Naval Forces Southern Luzon) In a statement Sunday, Jan. 30, the PN said that BRP Federico Martir (PC
(Screengrab from Laging Handa briefing) MANILA - The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) on Wednesday said it has yet to get reports of damage due to Tropical Depression Lannie. "Sa kasalukuyan po, walang report ng damage maski saang lugar (So far, there are no reports of damage from any area) and we're still continuing to monitor and get reports from the regions," Assistant Secretary Casiano Monilla, OCD deputy administrator for operations, said in a Laging Handa briefing. He added that only one case of preemptive evacuation took place and this occurred in SIlago, Southern Leyte where seven families or around 30 persons were evacuated. Monilla said these families have now returned to their homes. He, however, added that they have received reports of landslides, flooding, and soil movement in different regions. "Lannie" has also forced the suspension of operations in 77 ports across the country, 32 of which have now restored normal operations. "Sa ganiyang kadahi