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UN World Food Program Gives High Energy Biscuits

Published on January 18, 2011 By Tim Troutman

LEGAZPI CITY, Albay, Philippines —The United Nations World Food Programme (UN-WFP) on Tuesday sent 55,000 kilos of high energy biscuits worth P5 million to families in Albay who were affected by heavy rains for more than three weeks now. Stephen Anderson, WFP country director, said this would augment ongoing relief operations in Bicol. Read the [...]

Traffic and Flood Control a Priority for Tolentino

Published on July 28, 2010 By Tim Troutman

Philippine government officials are prioritizing the improvement of both traffic and flood control as the latest typhoon season begins. Many developing countries suffer from lack of public infrastructure to protect the poor in times of disaster. Last year’s flooding in the aftermath of typhoon Ondoy was a case in point. Of course, no nation or [...]

Typhoon Basyang Death Toll at 18

Published on July 14, 2010 By Tim Troutman

MANILA, Philippines (Xinhua) – The death toll of Typhoon Basyang (international name Conson) has climbed to 18, the National Disaster Coordinating Council said in a statement released at 6 p.m. today. Moreover, 57 people were reported missing and 12 others were injured, the NDCC said. The number of victims will continue to rise as more [...]

Signal Number 2 Typhoon Hits Metro Manila

Published on July 13, 2010 By admin

Manila officials are bracing for possible flooding from the most recent typhoon. Typhoon Conson hit the metro Manila area today and has cause numerous flight delays and cancellations throughout the Philippines. Officials are making preparations to avoid a disaster like the flooding after last year’s typhoon Ondoy. Here is a video with more news coverage [...]

Drought Affecting Northern Luzon

Published on February 22, 2010 By admin

Luzon is the main island in the Philippines.  Just months after typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng flooded the central area of Luzon, the northern region is facing severe drought conditions.  This can have a major impact on poor rural families who depend on crops for their livelihood. MANILA , Philippines—While rainmakers are having trouble finding clouds [...]

Flood Damage

Published on October 30, 2009 By admin

Typhoon Ondoy caused major flood damage throughout the Manila metro area.  This is a photo from one of the affected areas.