AFP says it has not gotten request or information of distress call from Robredo

November 18, 2020

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) confirmed that the military has not received any request or information of distress call from Vice President Leni Robredo. “Here at the General Headquarters from where all directives to deploy disaster responders emanate,

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Duterte orders establishment of back-up gov’t center in New Clark City in case of disaster

November 18, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte has issued an executive order establishing a National Government Administrative Center in New Clark City, Capas, Tarlac to serve as a “back-up” government center outside of the National Capital Region in case of disaster. Under Executive Order

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Lorenzana apologizes to Robredo after finding out she did not issue military plane to Catanduanes

November 18, 2020

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana apologized to Vice President Leni Robredo and clarified that she did not board a military plane to Catanduanes. According to the Department of National Defense (DND), “Lorenzana has sent his apologies to the Vice President for

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NIA ready for probe to explain opening Magat Dam during ”Ulysses”

November 18, 2020

The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) on Wednesday said they are ready to face a probe over the opening of Magat Dam during  Typhoon ”Ulysses” which is being pointed out as the cause of massive flooding in the Cagayan region. During

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Palace says “spare tire” Robredo made it appear she was in charge when “Ulysses” struck

November 18, 2020

Malacanang accused on Wednesday Vice President Leni Robredo of making it appear that she was in charge when Typhoon “Ulysses” struck the country even if she is just a “spare tire.” In an interview with CNN Philippines, Presidential Spokesperson Harry

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Philippines, South Korea conduct drills off Corregidor

November 18, 2020

The Philippine and South Korean Navy vessels conducted drills off Corregidor on Tuesday. Lt. Commander Maria Christina Roxas, acting Navy public affairs director,  said BRP Conrado Yap conducted passing exercise with Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) ships Kang Gam-chan and

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Executive Secretary won’t head task force to rehabilitate typhoon-hit areas, but by Cimatu, Villar – Palace

November 18, 2020

The task force that will be created to lead the rehabilitation of typhoon-devastated areas in Luzon will no longer be headed by Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea, Malacanang said on Wednesday. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, in an interview with CNN Philippines,

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Gov’t forces willing to help NPA members affected by typhoons

November 18, 2020

Government forces are willing to help even the members of New People’s Army (NPA) who were affected by the recent typhoons. “We believe that they are also affected by flooding as well as their families but for our part we

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