Nine years after the onslaught of Super Typhoon Yolanda today (Tuesday, November 8), the lessons learned from the tragedy continue to guide the country’s response to calamities and highlight the Filipinos’ capacity to unite and help one another-- READ:
to guide the country’s response to calamities and highlight the Filipinos’ capacity to unite and help one another during times of crises, Speaker Martin Romualdez said.
Yolanda, a Category 5 typhoon, was one of the most powerful tropical cyclones ever recorded, leveling most of whatever structure was standing in Eastern Visayas in 2013.ADVERTISEMENT The House of Representatives, led by Romualdez and other representatives, has recently raised over P75 million in cash and in-kind donations both from lawmakers and private donors for families affected by the recent typhoon Paeng.
“But the real heroes behind our recovery from every calamity are really our first responders and rescue workers. They risk their lives to save others. They are the true heart and soul of our resilience,” he added.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
'We have recovered fully from Yolanda,' says Romualdez as PH marks 9th anniversary of tragedyThe Philippines–and Leyte in particular–has “fully recovered” from the wrath of super typhoon “Yolanda”. House Speaker and Leyte 1st district Rep. Martin Romualdez made this declaration Monday, Nov. 7–the eve of the 9th anniversary of the tragedy.
Read more »
One of world’s strongest typhoons lashes PhilippinesTyphoon ‘Yolanda,’ one of the strongest typhoons on record struck the Philippines, forcing hundreds of thousands from their homes and knocking out power and communications in several provinces. But the nation appeared to avoid a major disaster because the rapidly moving typhoon blew away before wreaking more damage, officials said.
Read more »
Pag-IBIG Calamity Loan ready for members affected by Typhoon Paeng - BusinessMirrorTop executives of Pag-IBIG Fund announced on Friday (04 November) that the agency has allocated P5 billion in calamity loan funds to help members affected by Typhoon Paeng. “We are ready to help our members affected by Typhoon Paeng with our Calamity Loan program. We have initially identified a total of 344,000 affected members in
Read more »
Damage caused by Typhoon Paeng to infrastructure, agriculture in Zamboanga City reaches P370 MDamage to infrastructure and agriculture in Zamboanga City brought by Tropical Storm Paeng has soared to P370-million, based on a report by the city government.
Read more »
La Salle ousts Ateneo; NU books Super League semis ticketLa Salle makes quick work of rival Ateneo to advance to the Final Four as reigning UAAP volleyball champion NU also cruises. ShakeysSuperLeague
Read more »
No winning tickets for PCSO's Nov. 6 Ultra, Super Lotto drawsNo one got the jackpot prize of Ultra Lotto 6/58 worth P194,908,539.20 and Super Lotto 6/49 worth P21,323,421.60 on its 9 p.m. draw on Sunday, Nov. 6.
Read more »