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MANILA, Philippines — In response to recent challenges brought by Super Typhoon Carina(international name Gaemi), GCash, through its credit arm Fuse Lending, has announced a two-week payment grace period to borrowers of GLoan and GGives in calamity-hit areas.
COTABATO CITY — The police seized P5 million worth of imported cigarettes from Indonesia in a seaborne anti-smuggling operation in Zamboanga City late Wednesday.
An oil tanker, MT Terra Nova, carrying 1.4 million litres (1,494 metric tonnes) of industrial fuel capsized on Thursday near the Philippines' coast. Transportation secretary Jaime Bautista confirmed that the incident had resulted in an oil spill."There is already oil spill. Right now, we cannot dispatch our resources because of strong winds and high waves," said Bautista during briefing.16 out of the 17 crew members on board have been successfully rescued, while one remains missing.
MANILA, Philippines (Updated 12:13 p.m.) — Several banks have announced suspended or limited operations in selected branches on Thursday following inclement weather due to Typhoon Carina (international name: Gaemi) and the southwest monsoon.
MANILA, Philippines — Singer Ronnie Liang joined other Philippine Army reservists in rescuing victims of heavy rains due to Typhoon "Carina."
MANILA, Philippines — The water level of La Mesa Dam in Quezon City overflowed last night due to rains brought by Super Typhoon Carina and the southwest monsoon. As of 6 p.m., La Mesa Dam’s water level was at 80.16 meters, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos ordered on Wednesday the swift release of assistance, especially to areas isolated due to flooding brought by incessant rains dumped by Typhoon Carina and the enhanced southwest monsoon.
MANILA, Philippines — In the wake of the devastating Typhoon Carina and the enhanced southwest monsoon that have wreaked havoc across Metro Manila as well as Northern and Central Luzon, the offices of the House Speaker and Tingog Partylist on Wednesday launched relief operations for thousands of flood victims, starting with those in Marikina City.