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Typhoon Ulysses infra damage pegged at P11B
By Fernan Angeles GOVERNMENT figures representing the damage inflicted by Typhoon Ulysses now stands close to P11 billion, says the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). At the Laging Handa press briefing, NDRRMC executive director Ricardo Jalad said damage to infrastructure due to Typhoon Ulysses has already spiked to P10.79 billion, adding that…
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Physical distancing at evacuation centers
By Fernan Angeles NOT even calamities should be made a reason to skip public health safety protocols, said the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council as it reminded the public and local government units to observe COVID-19 health measures in case of evacuation due to the effects of storm “Enteng.” NDRRMC spokesperson Mark Timbal…