‘Aghon’ leaves 7 injured, thousands affected
MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Aghon (international name: Ewiniar) has affected nearly 20,000 people and injured seven, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said on Monday.
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Nadal bidding to avoid early French Open exit
PARIS – Rafael Nadal admits he will be facing "one of the toughest opponents possible" when he plays Alexander Zverev in the French Open first round on Monday (Tuesday Manila time).
Aghon impact in Calabarzon minimal
CAMP VICENTE LIM, Laguna, Philippines — Aghon, the country’s first tropical depression this year, caused minimal impact in Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon), according to the regional disaster and risk reduction management office.
Parts of Luzon under Signal No. 2 due to Typhoon Aghon
MANILA, Philippines — Parts of eastern Luzon were placed under Wind Signal No. 2 as Typhoon Aghon (international name: Ewiniar) continued to move away from the Philippine landmass, PAGASA said Monday morning.
'Aghon' injures 4 in Bicol, affects over 2,700 people
MANILA, Philippines — Four individuals in Bicol region were reportedly injured, and over 2,700 people were affected by Tropical Storm Aghon, the country's disaster agency said on Sunday.
Press Release - Senator Imee R. Marcos statement
IMEE: NAHIHIYA AKO SA MGA TUMULONG SA AMIN SA TACLOBAN NOONG HINAGUPIT KAMI NG "YOLANDA"
Signals up, flights canceled as Aghon intensifies
MANILA, Philippines — Several flights were canceled while sea trips were suspended by port authorities yesterday as Tropical Depression Aghon gained strength and continued to bring heavy rains and severe winds over the country’s eastern seaboard.
DepEd asks LGUs: Stop using schools as evacuation centers
MANILA, Philippines — To prevent prolonged on-site class disruptions during the rainy season, the Department of Education (DepEd) yesterday said it has asked local government units to refrain from using public schools as evacuation centers during typhoons and other calamities.