By Joyce Ann L. Rocamora MANILA — The Canadian government announced an additional CAD2 million (approximately PHP81 million) to further support Filipinos affected by Typhoon Odette that struck several parts of the country in December 2021. The Canadian Embassy in Manila said this is on top of the CAD3 million committed in the immediate aftermath of … Continue reading
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Korea gives P15-M to rebuild shelters in ‘Odette’-hit areas
By Joyce Ann L. Rocamora (File photo) MANILA – The South Korean government is providing USD300,000 (approximately PHP15 million) to support the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in its efforts to rebuild shelters in provinces affected by Typhoon Odette. The UNDP Philippines on Wednesday said this partnership with South Korea will focus on providing immediate relief … Continue reading
Manila Water, partners send more relief aid to typhoon-hit areas
By Ben Cal (File photo) MANILA – Manila Water Foundation (MWF) and its partners are sending additional relief assistance to the communities ravaged by Typhoon Odette last December. In a statement on Monday, the foundation coordinated with the Philippine Army, Philippine Navy and Philippine Coast Guard in the transportation of more than 70,000 liters of drinking … Continue reading
Pope Francis donates P5-M to ‘Odette’ victims
By Ferdinand Patinio (File photo) MANILA – Pope Francis has donated around 100,000 euros (around PHP5 million) as initial financial assistance for the victims of Typhoon Odette. Church-run Radio Veritas reported on Wednesday that the Holy Father, through the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development and in collaboration with the Apostolic Nunciature in the Philippines, allocated … Continue reading
‘Idle’ PAF helicopters now on limited ops for relief efforts
By Priam Nepomuceno RELIEF OPS. An undated photo shows relief goods being unloaded from a UH-1H helicopter for Typhoon Odette-affected families in an undisclosed area. The Philippine Air Force has put on limited operations its decommissioned UH-1H “Huey” combat utility helicopters to help in the ongoing relief efforts for typhoon victims. (Photo courtesy of PAF) MANILA – … Continue reading
Gordon appeals for donation to help ‘Odette’-hit Surigao
Philippine Red Cross Chair and CEO, Senator Richard Gordon (File photo) MANILA (PNA) – Chairman and CEO Senator Richard Gordon appeals to the public to continue donating to the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) fund for Typhoon Odette. The fund not only delivers immediate relief but also goes towards long-term recovery efforts to help more affected families rebuild … Continue reading
Pres’l yacht turned floating hospital serves ‘Odette’ victims
By Priam Nepomuceno FLOATING HOSPITAL. Boats from Dinagat Islands’ remote communities ferry residents to the BRP Ang Pangulo, the presidential yacht turned into a floating hospital, so they could avail of medical aid on Dec. 31, 2021. Aside from the medical mission, the ship also transported relief goods for the victims of Typhoon Odette. (Photo courtesy of … Continue reading
France provides P115-M to support ‘Odette’ relief efforts
By Joyce Ann L. Rocamora TYPHOON’S WRATH. Typhoon Odette’s devastation as seen in Dinagat Islands, where over 28,000 families were affected and more than 25,000 houses were damaged. The French government has earmarked EUR2 million (approximately PHP115.5 million) to support the ongoing relief efforts in the Visayas and Mindanao. (Photo courtesy of the World Health Organization Philippines) … Continue reading
US announces add’l P950-M ‘Odette’ aid
By Joyce Ann L. Rocamora (File photo) MANILA – The United States government on Wednesday announced an additional USD19 million (approximately PHP950 million) in humanitarian aid to help communities affected by Typhoon Odette, bringing its total assistance to the Philippines to more than PHP1 billion. “The United States is pleased to announce additional and significant assistance … Continue reading
Repeal law on state of calamity declaration, Duterte to Congress
By Azer Parrocha President Rodrigo Roa Duterte (File photo) MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday urged Congress or the next President to repeal a law requiring the assessment of reports on disaster areas before a state of calamity is declared. Duterte was possibly referring to Republic Act No. (RA) 10121 or the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction … Continue reading
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