AFP ready to deploy more rescue teams to Cagayan Valley

 November 14, 2020

MANILA–The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has deployed and is preparing to send more personnel and assets to help communities in the Cagayan Valley region that have been severely affected by the series of typhoons, including “Ulysses”, which has caused heavy flooding.”The AFP hears the… Read More

PCG deploys rescue teams to flood-hit Cagayan, Isabela

 November 14, 2020

MANILA –The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has deployed rescue teams to the provinces of Cagayan and Isabela after floodwaters from the onslaught of Typhoon Ulysses and water released from the Magat Dam submerged residential areas.In a situation report released on Saturday, the PCG said at least… Read More

Navy deploys more rescuers in Cagayan

 November 14, 2020

MANILA–The Philippine Navy (PN) on Saturday said it will deploy two water search-and-rescue (WASAR) teams to augment the current inter-agency rescue efforts for flood-affected families and residents of Cagayan.Lt. Commander Maria Christina Roxas, PN public affairs office chief, said the… Read More

7 consecutive typhoons caused Cagayan flooding

 November 14, 2020

MANILA–The successive landfall of seven typhoons in the country contributed to the massive flooding now being experienced in Cagayan Province.National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) spokesperson Mark Cashean Timbal said this is based on reports by the Office of Civil… Read More