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Doctors' group to launch medical mission in Bicol after Rolly onslaught

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 04 09:07 AM

The Philippine Medical Association said it would launch a medical mission and relief distribution in Bicol region later Wednesday following the onslaught of erstwhile Super Typhoon Rolly. Read more »

Albay gov says to suspend quarrying operations after Rolly devastation

Gillan Ropero, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 04 08:28 AM

Albay Governor Al Bichara said Wednesday he would suspend quarrying operations in the province to make way for government's investigation after erstwhile Super Typhoon Rolly's devastation. Read more »

Storm 'Siony' maintains strength while 'Rolly' exits PAR

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 04 12:05 AM

Tropical Storm Siony has maintained its strength over the Philippine Sea, weather bureau PAGASA said Tuesday night, while Tropical Storm Rolly left the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) after devastating parts of Luzon over the weekend. Read more »

Big businesses mount relief ops for victims ravaged by Rolly

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 03 04:49 PM

Some of the country’s biggest corporations are pitching in to help thousands of victims of super typhoon Rolly, the strongest storm worldwide so far this year, which cut a swath of destruction across Southern Luzon.    Read more »

Aid flights to Rolly-ravaged Catanduanes launched

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 03 03:39 PM

The Philippine government on Tuesday will send planes loaded with relief goods and temporary shelters to Catanduanes after it was devastated by typhoon Rolly, a disaster response official said. Read more »

'Ibilad' basang module: Hiling ng DepEd kusang tugon ng mga paaralan sa hamon ng distance learning

Jaehwa Bernardo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 03 03:29 PM

Hindi na kailangang maghintay ng mga field unit o paaralan ng utos mula DepEd Central Office para solusyunan ang mga module na nabasa sa mga nagdaang baha, ayon kay Education Secretary Leonor Briones. Read more »

Typhoon Rolly leaves hundreds of schools damaged

Jaehwa Bernardo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 03 03:15 PM

According to the situation report, 7,169 learning materials and 194 computer sets in Central Luzon, Calabarzon, Mimaropa and the Bicol region were also damaged by the typhoon.   Read more »

Pagkain, inumin, construction materials apela ng Catanduanes dahil sa hagupit ni 'Rolly'

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 03 02:37 PM

Nananawagan ng dagdag na relief goods, malinis na inuming tubig at mga gamit na pampagawa ng bahay ang Catanduanes local government matapos ang hagupit ng bagyong Rolly sa probinsiya.  Read more »

'Siony' slightly intensifies as 'Rolly' leaves PAR; may graze extreme N. Luzon

Davinci Maru, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 03 12:17 PM

Tropical storm Siony slightly picked up strength over the Philippine Sea, PAGASA said shortly before noon Tuesday, as tropical storm Rolly was about the leave the country. Read more »

A typhoon spared the Philippine capital. Will Manila be so lucky next time?

Hannah Beech and Jason Gutierrez, The New York Times
Updated as of Nov 03 11:56 AM

Climate change is exacerbating the Philippines’ exposure to natural disasters, making it one of the most vulnerable countries on the planet, scientists say. Read more »

PhilHealth urged to pay Red Cross on time for disaster response funds

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 03 04:15 PM

Embattled state insurer PhilHealth is urged to make timely payments to the Philippine Red Cross for coronavirus testing as it needs funds for disaster response after erstwhile Super Typhoon Rolly's onslaught, Sen. Richard Gordon said Tuesday. Read more »

No electricity until December: Rolly-battered Tabaco City appeals for help

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 03 11:10 AM

With thousands left homeless and damage pegged at P2 billion, Tabaco City needs food, water, and housing materials, said Mayor Krisel Lagman-Luistro Read more »

An appeal to the American people amid Super Typhoon Goni

Marshall Cedric Tuazon
Posted at Nov 02 09:46 PM

If you are an American citizen and can’t join protests for climate action, the one important thing you can do, if you are of age, is to vote. Go out and cast your ballots with the lives of the future generations – and people in vulnerable countries like us in the Philippines – in mind. Read more »

Libreng Tawag: NTC tells Globe, Smart to offer free calls in storm-ravaged areas

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 02 10:35 PM

MANILA (UPDATE) - The National Telecommunications Commission has ordered Globe and Smart to provide stations that offer free calls and cellphone charging in areas affected by typhoon Rolly.  Read more »

Several dead, 3 missing in Bicol as year's strongest typhoon moves out of PH

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 02 10:19 PM

The year's strongest typhoon left at least 16 dead and 3 missing in heavily-hit Bicol region, the Office of Civil Defense said Monday. Read more »

Camarines Norte escapes brunt of typhoon Rolly

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 02 11:24 AM

Super typhoon Rolly largely spared Camarines Norte when it lashed southern Luzon Sunday, with damage mostly confined on banana crops. Read more »

Higit 200 bahay sinira ng bagyong Rolly sa Pandan, Catanduanes

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 02 11:42 AM

Higit 200 bahay ang nasira ng bagyong Rolly sa bayan ng Pandan, Catanduanes, ayon sa isang opisyal nitong Lunes. Read more »

Aid to isolated typhoon-hit Catanduanes may arrive Monday: official

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 02 10:32 AM

Aid to typhoon-hit Catanduanes might arrive later Monday, an official said as authorities continue to establish communication to the isolated province after tropical storm Rolly's onslaught. Read more »

30 Quezon towns still without power after super typhoon

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 02 09:33 AM

Thirty-towns in Quezon province were still without power Monday after super typhoon Rolly tore across southern Luzon. Read more »

Man missing in Batangas after Rolly onslaught

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 02 09:17 AM

A man is missing in Batangas following tropical storm Rolly's onslaught, an official said Monday. Read more »