'Opong' aftermath: blackouts, damage, casualties recorded in Masbate; state of calamity up in Oriental Mindoro, Romblon | ||
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The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) is expediting rehabilitation efforts after Severe Tropical Storm “Opong” caused extensive damage in Masbate City. Read more | ||
Power restoration to Masbate may take up to 30 days, Masbate Electric Cooperative (Maselco) said in a social media post. Read more | ||
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has deployed two mobile desalinators to Masbate to help address the urgent need for safe drinking water in affected communities. Read more | ||
Aside from food and water, communities in Masbate are in need of repair kits for their damaged houses, an Office of Civil Defense (OCD) official said Monday. Read more | ||
Meanwhile, Oriental Mindoro and Romblon declared a state of calamity days after tropical cyclone “Opong” caused widespread destruction. Read more |
