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Aftermath of Odette in Dinagat shocks aid workers

He said the Dinagat Disaster Risk Reduction Management office reported 15 deaths during the onslaught of typhoon Odette.

Caraga towns call for relief ops

“Most of the rooftops of the houses and government buildings were blown off. Sometimes you wonder how people can survive the onslaught, “ Romoroso said.

Wrath of ‘Odette’

Oro residents evacuate flood-prone areas

Michael Fabello of the Cagayan de Oro City Social Welfare and Development Office said 152 families or some 2,000 persons have sought shelter in elementary school soon after the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) raised the orange alert level here today.

Gingoog residents flee ahead of ‘Odette’

Gingoog City officials also suspended classes at all levels today due to heavy rains and inclement weather.

Soldiers, cops nab mountaineers

Saliot said they brought the mountaineers to the court in Malaybalay on Friday for inquest for violating Republic Act no. 8978 by scaling without permit Mt. Kitanglad, the fourth highest mountain in the Philippines and a protected area.

4ID’s Brawner named Army chief

President Rodrigo Duterte notified Secretary of Defense Delfin Lorenzana that his appointment of Brawner as Philippine Army Chief is effective on December 7.

Oca urges public to wait for final probe on Andutan murder case

“There are many angles that need to be investigated. We should not jump (to) conclusions right away,” Moreno said.

Andutan’s alleged killers nabbed

Viñas identified the suspects as Joel Arcilla Nacua, the alleged triggerman, 37, a resident of Barangay Lilingayon, Valencia City; Marjun Abayon Cabog, 39, the alleged driver of the getaway motorcycle, a resident of Don Carlos, Bukidnon; and Jomar Adlao, 30, the alleged lookout, a resident of Maramag, Bukidnon. The arrests came less than 24 hours after the alleged contract killers ambushed Andutan, medical director of the Jesuit-owned Maria Reyna Hospital, who was in his silver Toyota Fortuner along 12th-29th streets in Barangay Nazareth, this city yesterday.

Update: Doc killed in Nazareth shooting

“Apparently the gunmen (trailed) the victim from his house until they reached here,” Lt. Mirasol Capina, deputy commander of the Nazareth Police Station.

Special Report:The continuing journey of Marawi IDPs

“The water is not enough for all of us. Sometimes the trucks break down and can not deliver water,” she said.

Cops disperse IDPs rallying for Marawi Compensation bill

“The police took our tarps and placards and threatened the IDPs of detention,” Liningding said. He said the police told them they are violating Covid-19 health protocols by rallying without a permit from the city government.