TUGUEGARAO CITY, PHILIPPINES- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Region 2 director said that the reconstruction projects of seven Typhoon “Ferdie”-damaged structures in Batanes Province has a total budget of P15.7 million. Regional Director Melanio C. Briosos also said the construction works were expected to start this month after the completion of the procurement process. The budget sourced …

MANILA, Philippines- President Rodrigo Duterte and Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo on Friday flew to the typhoon ravaged municipalities of Batanes to personally see the condition of the people affected by recent Typhoon “Ferdie.” Duterte was the first president to visit Batanes after being struck by a major disaster. Batanes was the hardest-hit province when …

NDRRMC says it would take a month to restore power in Basco area alone

More relief efforts come to Typhoon Ferdie-hit Batanes

“Our communities at the moment do not have access to water or electricity, and communication across the province is difficult to establish,” says Batanes Representative Abad

Several areas in North Luzon are now preparing for the wrath of Typhoon Ferdie (Meranti), which is expected to make landfall in Batanes islands very early morning Wednesday

“DSWD field offices must maintain their close monitoring and coordination with local government units and disaster response agencies, especially those in Northern Luzon," says DSWD Sec. Taguiwalo

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has raised tropical cyclone warning signal no.3 in Batanes province due to typhoon “Ferdie” on Tuesday. Despite the strong signal, the state-run weather bureau said the typhoon is expected to be in Batanes by tomorrow (Wednesday) morning. Batanes will experience 121-170 kilometers per hour (kph) winds. It also stressed the typhoon …

Preschool to senior high school classes are suspended