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FLOODED. An aerial shot of flooded areas in southern Negros Occidental after the onslaught of Typhoon Odette, taken during a damage assessment on Dec. 18, 2021. The provincial government has reported 33 casualties and an estimated PHP5.982 billion in damage across various sectors as of Monday (Dec. 20, 2021). (Photo courtesy of Philippine Coast Guard-Negros Occidental) BACOLOD CITY - The Negros Occidental provincial government has reported 33 casualties and an estimated PHP5.982 billion in damage across various sectors in the aftermath of Typhoon Odette that slammed into the province overnight...

DESTRUCTIVE 'ODETTE'. The destruction caused by Typhoon Odette on the public market of Bindoy, Negros Oriental on Sunday (Dec. 19, 2021). An initial report from the Provincial Engineer's Office said close to P600 million worth of infrastructure were damaged by the typhoon. (Photo courtesy of PDRRMO-Negros Oriental) DUMAGUETE CITY - Various infrastructure in Negros Oriental amounting close to PHP600 million were damaged by Typhoon Odette during its onslaught in the province on December 16. Adrian Sedillo, executive director of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Of...

Almost 3,000 farmers were affected by typhoon "Odette" following the assessment of damages and losses, which, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA), has so far reached an estimated P 127 million worth of agricultural products. In response, DA Sec. William Dar said the department will be p

(DA file photo) MANILA - The Department of Agriculture (DA) will assist farmers and fisherfolk in areas affected by Typhoon Odette using PHP852.47 standby funds. The budget includes PHP500 million Quick Response Fund for the rehabilitation of affected areas; PHP148-million worth of rice seeds; PHP57.6-million worth of corn seeds; PHP44.6-million worth of assorted vegetables; and PHP100 million under the Survival and Recovery Assistance Program of the Agricultural Credit Policy Council. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources will also provide PHP164 million worth of fingerlings and assis...

RESCUE. Personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard in Negros Occidental rescue residents in some areas of Kabankalan City and Ilog town in the southern part of the province after they were stranded by floods brought by heavy rains during the onslaught of Typhoon Odette, on Friday (Dec. 17, 2021). On Saturday, Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said he is set to declare a state of calamity in the entire province, with the approval of the Provincial Board during its regular session on (Dec. 21).(Photo courtesy of PCG-Negros Occidental) BACOLOD CITY - Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said on...