Rappler's latest stories on GlendaPH
Meralco sales drop in Jan-Sept 2014
In the first 9 months this year the Manila Electric Company posts a negative 3 1 growth in energy sales due to typhoons cooler temperature and frugal power consumers
‘Frugal’ energy consumers dampen Meralco sales
Manila Electric Company posts 2 3 increase in electricity sales from January to September 2014 a slight improvement as many customers now find ways to lower their energy consumption
'#ZeroCasualty during disasters not just about numbers'
UPDATED Zero casualty means everybody must not only live but must also have equal chances during disasters says Albay Governor Joey Salceda
Power interruptions to worsen due to right-of-way violators, NGCP warns
Despite warnings residents intentionally plant trees along the power lines causing outages the National Grid of Corporation of the Philippines says
#GlendaPH: Rehab funds needed for country's arts high school
Almost a month since Typhoon Glenda made landfall in the country the Philippine High School for the Arts PHSA is still running on generators
Salceda: Funds for climate mitigation hard to get
He says finding funds for disaster response is easier
#DearPresident: Typhoon Glenda victims voice their concerns
What are the concerns of Typhoon Glenda survivors from Quezon province that they want President Benigno Aquino III to know about?
#GlendaPH damage at P10.46B, 98 deaths
Based on the latest report 330 433 families or 1 600 298 persons are affected by the typhoon a third of them in evacuation centers
DepEd seeks P1B Quick Response Fund for 2015
The Quick Response Fund is a built in budgetary allocation for agencies responding to areas affected by catastrophes and crises
How to make power lines disaster-proof? Put them underground
Thousands of power lines and facilities were knocked down by Typhoon Glenda thus the energy department is considering the idea of relocating them underground
World Vision begins relief operation amid typhoon Henry
World Vision launches its relief response targeting children and families impacted by typhoon Glenda Rammasun
#GlendaPH: Bridging the gap in a PGH blackout
We have limited resources but we make up for it with human resources
China typhoon death toll rises to 17 as more rain expected
China state forecasters issue warnings of more extreme weather
#GlendaPH death toll nears 100, new storm brings rains
The reports of fatalities came as authorities struggle to restore electricity to hundreds of thousands of households
Typhoon Rammasun kills 8 in China
The typhoon which had caused devastation in the Philippines is the strongest storm to hit southern China in more than 40 years
Meralco: No more rotational brownouts for now
Meralco says the power supply situation has improved but does not rule out implementing the scheme if necessary
#GlendaPH toll rises to 77 as new storm threatens
Malacañang urges the public to prepare for Tropical Storm Henry which is expected to bring heavy rains over the weekend even if it is not forecast to hit Luzon
Super Typhoon Rammasun hits China
The super typhoon is packing winds of up to 216 km
Luzon on red alert due to power supply deficiency
While 84 of Glenda ravaged areas have been re energized power outage may still be experienced due to insufficient supply Meralco says
#GlendaPH's wrath in Laguna
In Bay Laguna where residents experience regular flooding during the typhoon season it seems nothing has prepared them for this nightmare
Angat Dam water level rises, still critical
The dam is still in need of 2 491 mm of rainfall to reach the minimum high of 210 meters above sea level
Glenda death toll rises to 64, more than P5B in damage
UPDATED Typhoon Glenda Rammasun affects about 900 000 people of which half a million are displaced and moved to evacuation centers
Rappler Newscast | July 17, 2014
82 of Metro Manila now has power A new Tropical Depression to enter the Philippines Friday Among Asians Filipinos are most worried about military conflict with China
Prepared Manila survives Typhoon Glenda
How did the bayside city Manila survive typhoon Rammasun or Glenda?
Australia provides aid to typhoon Glenda survivors
Australia will give up to P10 million in immediate aid
HK ship rescues 4 fishermen off Occidental Mindoro
The 4 fishermen are all safe and will soon be back home
To the social media savvy: Help report school damage
Education officials say the preemptive suspension of classes by local government units helped a lot during Typhoon Glenda
#GlendaPH causes P8.3B agri, fisheries damage
Initial findings of the Department of Agriculture show that Bicol and Quezon suffered the most damage in crops and fisheries
Quezon under state of calamity
Authorities say that among provinces Quezon appears to be hardest hit by Typhoon Glenda
#GlendaPH: Initial agri, infra damage at P1.2B
UPDATED Transmission lines in the Bicol Region – composed of Albay Camarines Sur Camarines Norte Catanduanes Sorsogon and Masbate – are still down
‘Power fully restored in Metro Manila by Friday’
UPDATED As of 9 am Thursday 82 of Metro Manila has power A 3 hour rotating brownout is being experienced in the main cities of Manila Makati and Quezon
Australia gives P10M-assistance to #GlendaPH victims
The non food assistance includes family survival kits for 1 400 families in Albay and health and dignity kits for 2 000 women
LPA may develop into a tropical cyclone in 24 hours
UPDATED State weather bureau PAGASA in its 5 am bulletin for Glenda said it has spotted a new low pressure area 940 kilometers east of northern Mindanao
Stars take to social media during #GlendaPH
Artists such as Jessie J Anne Curtis Angel Locsin and Kris Aquino took to their social media accounts to post prayers and precautions during GlendaPH
Power restored in only 24% of Meralco area
The energy department had eyed to restore power in 60 of the Meralco franchise but it said this was difficult to achieve within the day
DPWH: After #GlendaPH most nat'l roads passable
Some road sections in Central Luzon CALABARZON MIMAROPA and the Bicol region remain closed as of 3 pm Wednesday July 16
Rappler Newscast | July 16, 2014
Typhoon Glenda leaves at least 9 dead Hints from Pope Francis on married priests causes confusion in the Vatican Undocumented immigrant Jose Antonio Vargas is arrested and set free
#GlendaPH: At least 40 dead, thousands without power
4th UPDATE It appears Quezon province suffered the most damage
#WhereToGo in Typhoon Glenda's aftermath
Here s a list of where to go for emergency supplies in the wake of Typhoon Glenda
#GlendaPH: What's happened and how to help
As Typhoon Glenda exits the Philippines here s a recap of what s happened and what you can do to help
Globe, PLDT set up free calls in typhoon areas
The power outage may cause telecommunications disruptions for areas affected by Typhoon Glenda
Price freeze up in areas under state of calamity
UPDATED The Department of Trade and Industry imposes a 60 day price freeze in the aftermath of GlendaPH
A wake up call for the sheltered
Typhoons used to mean a happy day off from school; but my perspective has changed a lot since those pampered days
#GlendaPH claims life of 11-month-old girl
Cavite reports 3 casualties caused by Typhoon Glenda
Gov't priority: evacuees' health, power and communications
Malacañang says its immediate priorities are the health and safety of evacuees and the restoration of power and communication lines in Typhoon Glenda affected areas
#GlendaPH haunts Haiyan survivors
A mother and child in Tacloban City both Haiyan survivors relive sad memories with typhoon Glenda
#ReliefPH: Help #GlendaPH victims
If you want to donate or need assistance let us know Use the hashtag ReliefPH or email us at move ph@rappler com
Cancelled flights: Wednesday, July 16
UPDATED More flights are cancelled or rescheduled as Typhoon Glenda batters the country
After #GlendaPH, more bad weather coming?
Two new low pressure areas LPAs have been spotted in the northwestern Pacific Ocean but there is a low chance for development into stronger weather systems in the coming days
At least 338,000 displaced by #GlendaPH
The Department of Social Welfare and Development reports a total of 321 houses damaged by Typhoon Glenda
