DSWD 7 calls for volunteers to help prepare food packs for 'Ruby' victims
December 7, 2014 1:29 pm· Comments Off on DSWD 7 calls for volunteers to help prepare food packs for 'Ruby' victims
CEBU CITY, Dec. 7 — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) 7 has called for volunteers to help prepare some 100,000 family food packs for distribution to communities hit by typhoon "Ruby" in the region.
Cebu to serve again as relief hub for ‘Ruby’ survivors
December 7, 2014 1:29 pm· Comments Off on Cebu to serve again as relief hub for ‘Ruby’ survivors
CEBU CITY, Dec. 7 — Cebu, spared from the brunt of typhoon “Ruby" (international name: Hagupit), will again serve as relief hub for the affected areas, a military official said.
Cebu Capitol distributes satellite phones to LGUs
December 7, 2014 1:29 pm· Comments Off on Cebu Capitol distributes satellite phones to LGUs
CEBU CITY, Dec. 7 – The Cebu provincial government on Saturday distributed a satellite phone to each town and city in the province as part of the preparation for typhoon "Ruby."
Cathay Pacific to hike Cebu-Hong Kong flights to 10 on Dec. 17
December 7, 2014 1:29 pm· Comments Off on Cathay Pacific to hike Cebu-Hong Kong flights to 10 on Dec. 17
CEBU CITY, Dec. 7 — Cathay Pacific Airways has announced it will increase its Cebu-Hong Kong service from seven to 10 flights per week beginning on Dec. 17.
Albay officials urge evacuees to remain at safe temporary shelters
December 7, 2014 1:29 pm· Comments Off on Albay officials urge evacuees to remain at safe temporary shelters
By Nancy Ibo Mediavillo
LEGAZPI CITY, Dec. 7 (PNA) — Officials of Albay province have asked the evacuees to remain at their present safe temporary shelters while typhoon "Ruby" lashes at Masbate and its neighboring areas.
PLDT, Smart-Sun assist gov’t in preparations for 'Ruby'
December 7, 2014 1:29 pm· Comments Off on PLDT, Smart-Sun assist gov’t in preparations for 'Ruby'
LEGAZPI CITY, Dec. 7 — In line with the preparations for typhoon "Ruby," PLDT, Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) and Sun Cellular (Sun) have been assisting various local government offices and agencies for their emergency communications requirements, a company statement reaching the PNA here Sunday said.
AFP deploys disaster operation units in Bicol
December 7, 2014 1:29 pm· Comments Off on AFP deploys disaster operation units in Bicol
By Rhaydz B. Barcia
LEGAZPI CITY, Dec. 7 (PNA) — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has deployed soldiers specializing on disaster response measures in Biol to ensure the safety of the Bicolanos.
Cops hunt down grenade attacker in North Cotabato
December 7, 2014 1:29 pm· Comments Off on Cops hunt down grenade attacker in North Cotabato
By Edwin O. Fernandez
PIKIT, North Cotabato, Dec 7 (PNA) — Police here have launched a manhunt against two men who fired a rifle grenade toward a house that wounded a sub-village chairperson, authorities said.
Salceda confident of attaining Albay's zero-casualty goal
December 7, 2014 1:29 pm· Comments Off on Salceda confident of attaining Albay's zero-casualty goal
By Connie B. Destura
One person reported to have died due to hypothermia
December 7, 2014 1:29 pm· Comments Off on One person reported to have died due to hypothermia
ILOILO CITY, Dec. 7 — One person has been reported to have died due to hypothermia caused by typhoon Ruby.
