U.S. Extends Helping Hand with $1 Million Disaster Assistance to the Philippines US – In a show of solidarity and friendship, Washington has announced $1 million in emergency aid to bolster the Philippines’ disaster response efforts following Typhoon Tino’s deadly impact. The United States has announced a $1 million emergency aid package to assist the … Read more
Typhoon Tino’s Fury: Deadly Floods Claim Lives and Displace Thousands in the Heart of the Philippines TYPHOON TINO – What began as a powerful typhoon quickly turned into a humanitarian crisis as Typhoon Tino battered Cebu and nearby provinces, claiming lives and inundating entire communities under deep floodwaters. At least 26 people have been confirmed … Read more
‘Tino’ Expected to Strengthen Quickly, May Bring Heavy Rains & Strong Winds TINO – Communities across the Visayas and Mindanao are being urged to stay alert as ‘Tino’ could strengthen into a typhoon and bring heavy rainfall, strong winds, and storm surges in the coming days. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) … Read more
The Philippine weather bureau, PAGASA announced on Friday, September 12, 2014 that Storm Signal No. 1 was raised over Catanduanes in the Bicol Region for Bagyong Luis (international name Kalmaegi). The tropical depression Luis packed a maximum sustained winds of 65 kph and gustiness of up to 80 kph, based upon the report posted by … Read more