Two years after Typhoon “Frank” ravaged Western Visayas, full recovery is almost complete but what were left to be done have been hindered by the delayed release of the government’s promised rehabilitation funds.
Read Full StoryNearly two years after typhoon “Frank” ravaged Western Visayas, the national government finally released P600 million as part of the P4-billion fund intended to rehabilitate damaged areas and infrastructure.
Read Full StoryTHE “LION City of the South,” as this city in Laguna is called, is roaring back to life after last year’s typhoons with festivities that show a remarkable resiliency.
Read Full StoryAFTER BEING delayed for more than a year, the rehabilitation fund for Western Visayas areas that were damaged by Typhoon “Frank” was further slashed by more than half of the intended budget.
Read Full StoryWhile playing Santa Claus to nearly 2,000 families of Bantayan Island affected by last year's typhoon Frank, Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro dodged questions about his potential running mate in next year's elections and the upcoming Lakas-Kampi convention in Cebu.
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