DESTRUCTION. The devastation left by Typhoon Odette in Surigao del Norte in this aerial shot taken by the Philippine Coast Guard Aviation Force on Friday (Dec. 17, 2021). The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Sunday said "Odette" has affected 181,500 families in 2,209 barangays hit by the typhoon. (Photo courtesy of PCG) MANILA - The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Sunday said 181,500 families residing in 2,209 barangays were affected by the onslaught of Typhoon Odette (international name Rai). In its 10 a.m. update, the NDRRMC said these barangays are located in Mimaropa, Regions 5 (Bicol), 6 (Western Visayas), 8 (Eastern Visayas), 10 (Northern Mindanao), 11 (Davao), 12 (Soccsksargen), 13 (Caraga), and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). It said 2,861 evacuation centers are now aiding 107,816 families or 427,903 individuals with the remainder being sheltered by relatives and friend
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte (File photo) MANILA - Malacanang on Sunday said President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the use of all government assets to expedite the delivery of relief and rehabilitation efforts in areas hit by Typhoon Odette. "Ang utos nga ni Pangulo (The President's directive) is use all government resources to ensure that all goods are delivered as soon as possible especially sa (in the) province ng (of) Surigao del Norte at sa (and in) Dinagat Islands," acting presidential spokesperson Secretary Karlo said in an interview over DZBB. Nograles said Duterte designated Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rolando Bautista to act as the crisis manager to ensure government response is coordinated in Surigao del Norte and Dinagat Islands. Bautista will be assisted by National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) Executive Director and Civil Defense Administrator Undersecretary Ricardo Jalad. The two officials will b
RESCUE. Personnel from the Philippine Coast Guard District Northern Mindanao rescue stranded residents living near the flooded Bitan-ag Creek in Cagayan de Oro City during the onslaught of Typhoon Odette on Dec. 16, 2021. Malacanang on Sunday (Dec. 19) said President Rodrigo Duterte is "determined" to visit more areas ravaged by "Odette." (PNA photo by Jigger Jerusalem) MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte is "determined" to visit more areas ravaged by Typhoon Odette, a Palace official said on Sunday. On Saturday, Duterte conducted an aerial inspection of some of the areas hit by Typhoon Odette covering Siargao, Surigao City, Dinagat Islands, and Maasin City in Southern Leyte. Asked if Duterte will push through with his visit in other areas, acting presidential spokesperson Secretary Karlo Nograles did not give a definite answer but noted that the President is keen on pushing through with his plan. "I'm still verifying ano iyong details niyan with h
RESCUE. Personnel from the Philippine Coast Guard District Northern Mindanao rescue stranded residents living near the flooded Bitan-ag Creek in Cagayan de Oro City during the onslaught of Typhoon Odette on Dec. 16, 2021. Malacanang on Sunday (Dec. 19) said President Rodrigo Duterte is "determined" to visit more areas ravaged by "Odette." (PNA photo by Jigger Jerusalem) MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte is "determined" to visit more areas ravaged by Typhoon Odette, a Palace official said on Sunday. On Saturday, Duterte conducted an aerial inspection of some of the areas hit by Typhoon Odette covering Siargao, Surigao City, Dinagat Islands, and Maasin City in Southern Leyte. Asked if Duterte will push through with his visit in other areas, acting presidential spokesperson Secretary Karlo Nograles did not give a definite answer but noted that the President is keen on pushing through with his plan. "I'm still verifying ano iyong details niyan with h