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NAIA rehab talks fail as PH withdraws consortium's proponent status
The NAIA Consortium is out. Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III says there are two other potential proponents for the upgrade project.
Duterte extends Boracay task force term until 2021
The task force has another year to demolish illegal structures and improve drainage systems in the world-famous island
Marawi, 3 years on: 120,000 still displaced, now vulnerable to COVID-19
The 5-month battle in 2017 left Marawi City's central district in ruins. Three years on, it is still a rubble and remains off-limits to residents.
Marawi residents still hope to return home after 3-year wait
'Yes, we are resilient, but we cannot forever rely on resilience,' says Muti-Mapandi, who was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer one year after she began living as an evacuee
17 Cebu provincial jail inmates test positive for coronavirus
(UPDATED) Governor Gwendolyn Garcia says that the inmates were suspect cases after showing influenza-like symptoms
Cebu imposes strict measures in provincial jail
Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia says that swab tests are now being conducted at the Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center. There are no positive COVID-19 cases in the provincial jail yet.
Duterte declares state of calamity in Calabarzon due to Taal Volcano unrest
President Rodrigo Duterte's declaration comes over a month since the eruption of Taal Volcano started on January 12
Batangas governor: Funds for Taal Volcano evacuees accounted for
Records show that the Batangas provincial government received over P33 million in cash donations from January 15 to February 5
Voters' registration in areas affected by Taal eruption resumes on February 3
Meanwhile, voters' registration in the municipality of Mataas na Kahoy, Batangas, will resume the following week, starting on Monday, February 10
Batangas sets up 'ash for cash' program for Taal eruption victims
Residents involved in cleanup operations in their areas can sell the ash they collect to the provincial government. The ash will be used to make hollow blocks.
LIVE: Senate hearing on proposed Taal Commission
Watch the hearing live on Rappler on Thursday, January 30
Batangas mayors say time to change how they respond to disasters
Some mayors propose that all residents of a threatened town be evacuated to just one designated town for easy tracking. But can receiving towns absorb entire populations?
Police augmentation force pulls out of Batangas following Duterte’s order
Some 2,000 police troops earlier sent to help secure and assist evacuees are heading back to the national headquarters in Manila, even with Taal Volcano still restive
Duterte orders withdrawal of additional police from Taal eruption response efforts
President Rodrigo Duterte says local government officials and police assigned to the area are capable of enforcing response plans
#TalaForTaal: Xavier University takes on dance challenge for a cause
Spicing things up, XU uses the 'Tala' dance challenge as a way to promote the university’s donation drive for those affected by the ongoing Taal Volcano eruption
Women’s group in Albay donating harvest to Taal Volcano evacuees
As survivors themselves, the group Women for Progress Movement in Albay gives back by donating their freshly harvested sweet potatoes to Taal Volcano eruption evacuees
WATCH: Filipino singers record new song 'Tulong Taal' for those displaced by eruption
The song is composed by Vehnee Saturno
Taal Volcano evacuees appeal: ‘We need cash aid’
Their houses need repair, they don't have jobs, they've lost their livelihood
WATCH: Temporary shelters eyed for residents displaced by Taal eruption
Two areas in Ibaan town in Batangas are being eyed as temporary shelters for residents affected by the Taal Volcano eruption
IN PHOTOS: Despite remaining threat, Taal evacuees simply happy to be home
But once the volcano shows signs of imminent explosion, residents say they'll pack their belongings and will be ready to evacuate again
Water facilities being constructed at Batangas evacuation camps for Taal victims
Jetmatic pumps will be placed in several evacuation camps such as Batangas Sports Complex, West Bauan, Central School, Bauan Batangas, Lemery, Agoncillo, and San Nicolas
Dogs rescued from Taal eruption going to foster homes – PETA
At least 132 animals are rescued by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals amid the Taal Volcano eruption
Taal eruption damaged possibly 'thousands' of homes
The Batangas provincial government plans to give assistance to affected residents and buy their livestock
Santo Tomas village appeals: Take care of in-house evacuees too
’Yung barangay dito…kahit hindi kami tiga-rito, tinanggap nila kami ng buong-buo,' says Cherryl Lazara, an evacuee who sought refuge in San Luis, Sto Tomas, Batangas
LOOK: Eyed relocation site for Taal evacuees in Ibaan, Batangas
The eyed relocation site has 1,200 units, a school building, and a gymnasium
Supreme Court to keep tight watch of Manila Bay rehab – Peralta
'Concededly, this could take years, but this duty is ours in the present, and we will not relent,' says Chief Justice Diosdado Peralta
Batangas town mayor welcomes Taal eruption resettlers
Mayor Joy Salvame says some evacuees have expressed their desire to resettle in Ibaan, which is a safe zone
PH Red Cross calls for more volunteers amid Taal crisis
'In a situation like this, even if we're resilient, we will need the help of our countrymen because recovery can't happen quickly. It will take time,' says Leonardo Ebajo, Philippine Red Cross Director for Disaster Management Service
Batangas ghost town eyed as relocation site for residents displaced by Taal eruption
An unutilized housing project in Ibaan, Batangas, intended for police and military personnel is being considered as a relocation site for those affected by the Taal Volcano eruption
SM continues to send relief assistance to remote towns in Batangas
Together with its partners and affiliates, and broadcast journalist Karen Davila, SM aided over 350 displaced families in Calaca, Batangas
Comelec gives P600,000 in aid to Taal eruption victims
Commission on Elections Commissioner Rowena Guanzon says the poll body's en banc approved the assistance during a meeting on January 22
With just a tap, LRT passengers can donate to Taal Volcano survivors
De La Salle Philippines and AF Payments device a way commuters to donate P5 with every tap using their Beep cards
Over 400 mothers in Taguig donate breast milk to Taal evacuees
The Department of Health reiterates that only breast milk and not infant formula milk may be donated for babies in disaster-hit areas
How Filipinos are helping Taal eruption survivors while going zero waste
Seeing the need to do their part to help those affected, many organizations championing the zero-waste lifestyle are helping Taal eruption survivors by leading eco-friendly donation drives
Cavitex, C5 link waive toll for Taal Volcano eruption relief vehicles
Donors may request for free passage by emailing Cavitex customer service
LIST: Relief proposals for Taal Volcano evacuees
Proposals – so far, from senators – range from cash aid to moratorium on loan payments
Limited facilities hinder SUCs from taking in Taal Volcano evacuees
Anakalusugan Representative Michael Defensor says state universities and colleges might be in a better position to accommodate provisional shelters 'because they have more land, structures, and facilities'
Robredo returns to Batangas, Cavite to give more aid to Taal evacuees
Vice President Leni Robredo also gives evacuees a bowl of porridge and pan de sal aside from the food packs, hygiene kits, sleeping mattresses, and blankets she donated
SLEX, STAR now toll-free for Taal Volcano eruption relief vehicles
Vehicles bringing aid for people affected by the Taal Volcano eruption may stop at inspection sites to claim free single exit passes
House willing to hike supplemental budget for Taal eruption to P50 billion 'if needed'
Several members of the House committee on rules also donate P500,000 to districts in Batangas affected by the volcanic eruption
Duterte wants P30-B supplemental budget for Taal Volcano eruption
'Hindi naman inakalain na puputok so baka magkaroon tayo ng supplemental budget sa Congress, but anyway, everybody is eager to help,' President Rodrigo Duterte tells Batangas residents
DSWD 'ready' if Taal Volcano eruption extends for months
Emergency cash transfers and livelihood assistance are among the forms of aid that the Department of Social Welfare and Development would provide in the long term
DSWD: Food enough in evacuation centers; focus now on hygiene kits, rehabilitation
Social Welfare Assistant Secretary Anton Hernandez says it's past the crucial period, so those who want to help can do so in the rehabilitation of affected communities
Batangas gov asks Chinese envoy for grant to help in Taal rehab
Governor Dodo Mandanas says the grant or soft loan is 'relative to projects which are directed towards strengthening our development strategies'
Group urges public to donate usable clothes to evacuees
'Let us treat the survivors with dignity,' says the Citizens' Disaster Response Center after photos of evacuees wearing donated school and work uniforms make the rounds on social media
Labor group pushes 25% hazard pay for workers amid Taal unrest
The proposal covers workers in banks, hotels, and restaurants, and other similar establishments in Tagaytay City; and journalists covering the Taal Volcano eruption
LOOK: Judy Ann Santos cooks for Taal evacuees
The actress made chicken arroz caldo and lechon paksiw for 1,000 people
Companies help communities affected by Taal Volcano eruption
(5th UPDATE) Here's how companies are supporting relief efforts for communities affected by the ongoing eruption of Taal Volcano
Eager to help, Filipinos crowdsource info to aid victims of Taal Volcano eruption
A number of Filipinos focus their attention on making sense of information and updates on social media to aid and guide relief efforts
Batangas creates Taal Volcano donation hub, systematizes relief efforts
Lack of coordination with local government units results in surplus of relief goods in some evacuation centers and a shortage in others
