PGMA to develop new resettlement sites

Typhoon Relief Operations in the Philippines Ongoing

By: HeidiManzano

Manila, Philippines, Oct. 12, 2009—In the wake of the devastation brought by successive typhoons to the Philippines, Filipinos face the greater task of rehabilitating the hardest-hit areas of the country. “The country is at a state of emergency, it is imperative that Filipinos who are able to help out should help out,”

about 1 month ago

15 percent of evacuees in La Union went back to their homes

By: Polahola

   Manila, Philippines--Number of evacuees from La Union was rapidly decreasing.   Acccording to the latest records of the La Union Provincial Disaster Council, 15 percent of the evacuees returned their homes.   As of now, there were 6,577 families or 23,358 individuals that were staying in evacuation centers in the ...

about 1 month ago

Mayon Volcano, ash explosions forces evacuation

By: bongtamonte

After a series of ash explosions, residents within the two km radius of the majestic volcano were evacuated to nearby centers. Cedric Daep, an officer of the local safety agency told the Philippine Star that said that their local chief executive ordered the evacuation after the volcano spewed ashes. Mayon Volcano is located in the Bicol region, ...

25 days ago

Deaths in Philippines from from flood-borne leptospirosis rise to 96.

By: northsunm32

    Manila is still clearing out floodwaters from some areas and the same is true in some adjacent areas. People often stay in the areas in spite of the flood water and as you see in video shots wade through the polluted waters with children in tow quite often. The longer the water remains in areas the more disease spreads.   """"...

about 1 month ago