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Govt work, classes in Luzon suspended Thursday due to Kristine
Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said Wednesday that government work and classes across Luzon will be suspended on Thursday due to expected heavy rainfall from Severe Tropical Storm Kristine. This decision, based on recommendations from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, aims to minimize flood risks and aid in rescue operations. While private sector work is at the discretion of business owners, essential agencies must continue their operations amid the storm, whose strong winds gust up to 115 kph and extends up to 700 kilometers from the center.
Flooding from TS Kristine affects 380,000 people in Bicol
At least 380,000 people in the Bicol Region are affected by widespread flooding caused by severe Tropical Storm Kristine even before it makes a...
P411M Aid mobilized for TS Kristine Victims
Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez announced a P411 million relief initiative for families affected by Typhoon Kristine, following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.‘s instructions. The...
Leonardo confirms ‘Drug War Cash Rewards’
Former Col. Edilberto Leonardo, who allegedly 'nationalized' the so-called Davao Death Squad model, supported ex-PCSO General Manager Royina Garma’s affidavits during a House Quad...
Romualdez hails Marcos’ efforts in reducing poverty numbers
Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez praised the Marcos administration for a 5-point drop in self-rated poverty, with 1.4 million families no longer considering themselves...
