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In a letter sent by the PUP Office of the Student Regent to PUP President Manuel M. Muhi on July 7, the students are appealing to suspend online synchronous classes in affected branches and campuses in Batangas, Cavite, and Laguna.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) placed Taal Volcano under Alert Level 3 on July 1 following three phreatomagmatic eruptions.
At least 5,000 residents in Batangas have left their homes and sought shelter in evacuation centers.
“This event caused evacuation and disruption of life for many residents; several of whom are students of the University Branches and Campuses located in those three provinces mentioned,” the letter read.
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Philippine General Hospital started circulating online over the weekend.
Rheumatologist Dr.
Geraldine Zamora, who is also an alumni of the University of the Philippines, cautioned the public online from interacting or donating to these dubious individuals online.
“Guys, this is the officially sanctioned call for emergency donations from PGH due to the fire today,” Zamora said.
“Please be wary about possibly altered account numbers on this poster since that has happened in the recent past. Thank you,” she added.
Zamora also attached and shared screenshots of the two “call for donation” posts of PGH in a Twitter thread on May 16.
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The University of the Philippines Office of the Student Regent on Sunday appealed for donations for the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) after it was hit by fire before dawn. Using the hashtag “#PGHNeedsHelp”, the UP OSR said it will provide water, face masks and food together with Tulong Kabataan. It added that it is accepting donations in kind and in cash. The UP OSR also said PGH is asking for industrial fans to help drive out smoke caused.
The Philippine General Hospital (PGH) chapel served as a temporary shelter for pedia patients and newborn babies following the fire that broke out at the hospital early Sunday morning, May 16.
(Photo from Fr. Marlito Ocon) In photos shared on Facebook by Father Marlito Ocon, head chaplain of the