Ilocos Sur’s Singson takes charge of Typhoon Egay relief operations

ACTIONS speak louder than words in the face of adversity.

In the wake of the devastating Super Typhoon Egay that swept through Ilocos Sur province, Vice Governor Ryan Singson has emerged as a beacon of hope and solidarity for the affected communities.

He has been at the forefront of relief operations, orchestrating a series of relief operations aimed at assisting those gravely impacted by the natural disaster.

This proactive response not only reflects his leadership but also the resilient spirit of the province.

Demonstrating unwavering dedication, Singson orchestrated a series of relief operations aimed at assisting those gravely hit by the typhoon.

The Vice Governor’s approach has been comprehensive, addressing the immediate needs of the affected families.

From conducting swift rescue operations during the typhoon to ensuring access to essential supplies and providing financial assistance, the relief operations have been a beacon of hope for those grappling with the aftermath of the typhoon. Lino Santos

Norte,” he added. The Governor also debunked NORDECO’s claim that the rotational brownouts have already been resolved, saying the power outages still last for more than six hours in various parts of the province.

Noting that they still suffer from daily brownouts, Jubahib said residents and businessmen in Davao Del Norte who are fed up with the power outages held various protests to condemn NORDECO’s poor service.

Even residents and businesses in the Island Garden City of Samal have protested the prolonged brownouts under the cooperative’s service area, he pointed out.

VICE-GOV AT WORK.

Ilocos Sur Vice Governor Ryan Singson hands out relief goods as he orchestrates a series of operations to assist those gravely hit by typhoon Egay. Lino Santos

These schools were transferred from the Department of EducationDivision of Makati City to the Division of Taguig-Pateros following a Supreme Court decision that ruled in favor of Taguig in the two cities’ territorial dispute.

Mayor Laarni Cayetano said they will take necessary measures to ensure that the school premises are safe and ready for the students and teachers who will be returning to campus.

She said the local government is committed to providing a conducive learning environment for the students and supporting the educational needs of the community.

The city officials, Dep-Ed Division of Taguig-Pateros Superintendent, and school principals met to plan and synchronize their efforts for a seamless start of various educational initiatives. Joel Zurbano

In Brief

Cebu Pacific halts Cotabato operations

CEBU Pacific Air (CEB) announced on Friday it is suspending flight operations in Cotabato due to the pending completion of asphalt overlay repairs at the runway of Awang Airport.

The CEB management decided to suspend operations at the airport, saying some repairs need to be completed on the runway for the safety of air travelers before it can resume flights. The following flights will not operate until further notice: 5J 885 and 886 Manila – Cotabato – Manila; and 5J 887 and 888 Manila – Cotabato – Manila.

Passengers booked on these flights will be rerouted to and from Davao International Airport. Additionally, the airline will operate several recovery flights between Manila and Davao from August 19 to 23, as well as a Davao-Manila flight on August 21.

CEB offers flight rebooking and rerouting, travel fund storage, and refund options through its Manage Booking portal. Joel Zurbano

‘Stopping NGCP charges a big win’

SEN. Sherwin Gatchalian on Friday described as a “big win for all power consumers” the decision of the Energy Regulatory Commission to halt the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines’ practice of charging electricity consumers with the 3 percent franchise tax it is supposed to pay the government.

Gatchalian said the practice has unduly burdened consumers for many years now.

“I laud and fully support ERC for upholding consumer welfare in its decision,” he said.

“This is also a reminder for enterprises of the need to play fair and maintain corporate integrity,” the senator said. Macon Ramos-Araneta

20 jail guards relieved over missing prisoner

AROUND 20 jail guards in the New Bilibid Prison have been relieved from their posts after Michael Angelo Cataroja, a prisoner or person deprived of liberty (PDL), went missing, Bureau of Corrections Director-General Gregorio Catapang Jr. said Friday.

Catapang maintained that Cataroja had fled the national penitentiary and that his mother wants to surrender him to Senator Raffy Tulfo.

“We have a stakeout in Angono, Rizal where Cataroja’s mother lives.

There is development there. According to the mother, she wants to surrender her son to Senator Tulfo,” Catapang said in an interview on Dobol B TV.