DSWD Gears up for Severe Tropical Storm Tino, P184M in Aid Ready

DSWD: Over 2.1M food packs ready in strategic areas ahead of Tino

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Monday assured that it has prepositioned more than 2.1 million family food packs (FFPs) in critical, strategic areas as part of its preparations for the onslaught of Typhoon Tino in the Visayas and Mindanao.

Thousands evacuated as Typhoon Kalmaegi approaches the Philippines

More than 70,000 people ordered to leave their homes as torrential rains, strong winds and storm surges forecast.

Tens of thousands of people evacuate to safety as Typhoon Kalmaegi approaches eastern Philippines - The Tribune

The coastal areas were warned of tidal surges of up to 3 metres (nearly 10 feet) high.

DSWD gears up for Severe Tropical Storm Tino, P184M in aid ready

LEGAZPI CITY — The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Bicol (DSWD-5) is ready for the onslaught of Severe Tropical Storm Tino (international name: Kalmaegi) in the region, preparing a total of 212,320 family food packs (FFPs) and 20,353 non-food items worth P184.09 million.It has set aside P3 million in standby funds to address immediate emergency needs.DSWD Regional Director Norman Laurio said the resources are strategically positi…

Coast Guard orders fisherfolk to stay ashore as Iloilo braces for ‘Tinio’ storm surges

ILOILO – With Typhoon “Tino” forecast to batter Panay Island today with fierce winds and dangerous storm surges, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has ordered fisherfolk and coastal residents across Iloilo Province to suspend sea activities and prepare for possible evacuation as the weather system nears landfall. Commander Richard Gura, head of the PCG Station […]