Most of the missing fishermen reportedly ignored the advice of barangay officials not to go out to sea due to the Gale Warnings issued by the national weather agency. This…
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Fear depletion of calamity funds with two months left in year:
Some LGUs wary of joining “Paeng” relief distribution
Fearing depletion of their calamity funds with more than a month to go before the year ends, some local government units are not joining the “Paeng” relief goods distribution spree.…
How a “pambatag” storm caused a calamity
In the wake of the minor damage left behind by tropical storm “Paeng” last Oct. 29, 2022, not a few Catandunganons were surprised that the provincial government, through the Sangguniang…
SP declares Catanduanes in state of calamity due to “Paeng” damage
In a special session last Monday (Oct. 31, 2022), the Sangguniang Panlalawigan has unanimously declared a state of calamity in the province of Catanduanes. The provincial board was acting on…
DILG vows to further strengthen barangays’ disaster preparedness and response capabilities
Responding to the call of President Ferdinand ‘BongBong’ Marcos, Jr., Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin ‘Benhur’ Abalos, Jr. vowed to accelerate the Department’s efforts to strengthen…
Ineligible expenses charged to Baras LGU disaster funds
Ineligible expenditures were charged by the Baras local government to the 2021 Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (LDRRM) Funds which was not fully utilized, the Commission on Audit said…
On unsafe homes and evacuation centers
One attribute of the Catandunganon’s resiliency as far as dealing with the frequent typhoons is his capability to adapt to the winds becoming stronger. In the wake of super typhoon…
MGB: 22 Virac villages vulnerable to storm surges, coastal flooding
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has urged 22 coastal villages in Virac to implement recommended measures against the threat of…
Disaster officials: Sea tragedy a “lesson” for local fishermen
So far, six fishermen from Catanduanes have been confirmed to have died, with five still missing and believed dead, in the sea tragedy that disaster officials hope would serve to…
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Provide aid to fisherfolk during Gale Warnings
Despite the hope of a relative of missing fisherman from San Vicente, Virac that the body found off Tinopan, Rapu-Rapu, Albay last Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, was that of Fernando…