Country’s disaster preparedness limited in wake of Yolanda, says Gov. del Rosario
“Our province is only focused on disaster reduction but we are clueless of what is causing climate change,” he said.
Singing for Yolanda: relief concerts slated
“Aside from showcasing local talents, we are also aware about current issues,” said Ma Cristina Manuel, President 2014 of JCI DuWaling Chapter, one of the concert organizers.
Strike postponed, drivers to pitch in P20 for Yolanda victims
Transmision-PISTON spokesperson Edil Gonzaga said their group will be calling public utility drivers to “chip-in” a minimum of P20 to this cause. “We agreed to a P20 each for starters per driver, excluding other forms of relief such as food items and clothing. They are more than happy to give, as they can earn it in only a day since the transport strike was postponed,” said Gonzaga.
Zoraida now an LPA but leaves behind Comval, DavNor flooding
the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) lifted all public storm warning signals but warned that flooding is possible in low-lying areas and landslides in mountainous areas.
Zoraida leaves overflowing Comval rivers
By MART D. SAMBALUD Davao Today TAGUM CITY, Davao del Norte - Heavy rains brought by Typhoon Zoraida caused rivers to overflow in six towns of Compostela Valley. The Comval…