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Published April 18, 2021, 3:41 PM
More than 1,800 passengers were stranded while nearly 500 individuals were forced to flee their homes due to the effects of typhoon “Bising” (international name: Surigae) in Eastern Visayas (Region 8) and in Bicol, officials said on Sunday, April 18.
Executive Director Ricardo Jalad, executive director of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), said a total of 865 passengers were stranded in various ports in Eastern Visayas. There were also 391 rolling cargoes and four other vessels that were prevented from sailing due to rough sea conditions.
In Bicol, 995 passengers were stranded in ports while 319 rolling cargoes such as buses, trucks, and other land vehicles were restricted from traveling.
Published April 18, 2021, 5:38 PM
Malacañang said that it was continuously monitoring Typhoon Bising as it dumped rains in several parts of the country over the weekend.
In a statement, Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque assured the public that the government is on top of the situation and is monitoring the typhoon round-the-clock.
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque
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“We continue to monitor Typhoon Bising 24/7 as it maintains its strength and moves over the Philippine Sea east of Sorsogon, according to PAGASA,” Roque said Sunday.
Roque, citing the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), said preemptive evacuation has been carried out in Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Sorsogon, Northern and Eastern Samar.
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SunStar New Subic facility ready to accept Covid patients
INSPECTION. Bases Conversion and Development Authority President and Covid-19 Testing Czar Vince Dizon (right) and Health Assistant Secretary Maria Francia Laxamana (left) inspect the amenities inside the newly-inaugurated The Manila Times Temporary Treatment and Monitoring Facility inside Subic Bay Freeport Zone. (PIA)
+ April 16, 2021 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT A new Temporary Treatment and Monitoring Facility (TTMF) opened Wednesday, April 14, inside the Subic Bay Freeport Zone.
The Manila Times College of Subic TTMF is ready to accept about 371 mild and asymptomatic Covid-19 patients.
“Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), which is responsible for the renovation and civil works, has completed the Phase 1 and 2 of the facility. Aside from the electrical and water connection, it is also equipped with internet connection to provide more convenience to our patients,” Hea