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DENR suspends mining operations in Cordillera

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THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) ordered the suspension of mining operations in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) a few days after Typhoon Ompong (Mangkhut) ravaged Northern Luzon. Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu issued the order as he revoked on Monday the permits of all small-scale mining in the region. RALPH EDWIN U. VILLANUEVA

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Landslides block roads in Cordillera

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Some roads in Cordillera provinces are unpassable because of landslides triggered by Typhoon Ompong, according to the Fifth Infantry Division. Capt. Jefferson Somera, spokesman of the Fifth Infantry Division based in Isabela Province, said seven landslide incidents were monitored in the main thoroughfares connecting provinces in the CAR. He said that almost all of these […]

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Palace: Zero casualty so far

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Disaster control officials reported no casualties so far as Typhoon Ompong (international name: Mangkhut) continued to pummel Northern Luzon. “We confirm that as of this time, wala pa pong reported na casualties (no casualties have been reported yet),” Palace spokesman Harry Roque Jr. said during a news briefing at the National Disaster Risk Reduction and […]

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‘Ompong’ tracker as it hits Luzon

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‘Ompong’ tracker as it hits Luzon

Typhoon “Ompong” (international name: Mangkhut) maintained its strength while moving towards the northwest section of the Philippines, packing maximum speed of 205 kilometers per hour (kph) near the center and gustiness of up to 255 kph.

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Close to 800 residents flee ‘Ompong’ in Bicol

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LEGAZPI CITY – Some 766 residents in the provinces of Albay, Catanduanes, and Camarines Norte had to leave their homes Friday as Typhoon “Ompong” (international name: Mangkhut) dumped rains in Luzon since Thursday night.

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‘Mangkhut’ gains strength as it nears PAR

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Typhoon “Mangkhut” gained strength as it neared the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). It was expected to enter the country at 2 p.m. Wednesday, the weather bureau said. Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) weather forecaster Chris Perez said that as of 3 a.m., “Mangkhut” which will be named “Ompong” once it enters […]

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LOOK: Railway execs hold meeting to discuss preparation for ‘Mangkhut’

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LOOK: Railway execs hold meeting to discuss preparation for 'Mangkhut'

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) Railway sector held a meeting together with railway representatives to discuss preparations for Typhoon Ompong (international name Mangkhut).

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