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“Hanggang ngayon?” Expired relief goods for Yolanda victims discovered in Leyte

Six years after Yolanda almost put Leyte in ruins, relief goods meant for the affected victims of the said calamity are still being discovered.

On January 14, 2020, the authorities were surprised after they discovered expired relief goods in a stock room in Kananga, Leyte.

Goods including canned foods, clothes, school supplies, medicines, and other necessities were discovered rotten.

 

Some victims of Yolanda remembered their suffering again after they saw the newly discovered relief goods meant for them.

“Naalala ko yan.., biktima din kme ng yolanda.. nangungupahan pa kme dati nga asawa ko pero hindi man lang kme. makahingi ng tulong pag may mga pila sa rasyon ng bigas at delata.. hindi kme mabigyan kc hindi daw kme botante ng tacloban. Sa sobrang kasakiman. Mas pinili pa nilang mabulok uod ang makinabang!!” netizen Gacelos Derilo said.

“Ganoon kasakim at kasama ang mga tao kaya di malayong gunawin na ang mundo inuunti unti ngalang kung Saan mas madami na ang Masama pinaparusahan, dto nga saamin itinapon pa sa simenteryo mga bigas at yung lahat ng may katungkulan mula munusipyo hangang barangay puro kurakot, mga sakim,” netizen Sonia Dumael remarked.

“Mga tamad kasi para ipamahagi…samantalang pinaghirapan yan noong tao para lng makatulong sa mga biktima.pero di nag isip yun dapat ipamahagi yan sa mga nangangailangan.pero yun cash na tanggap binulsa na din sarili nila,” netizen Hye Yoon commented.

Atty. Adelito Solibaga, municipal administrator of Kananga said that they were surprised when they discovered the relief goods.

“We didn’t expect such discovery because the room where the items were found was sealed. It’s really such a waste because a lot of people needed help after Yolanda,” he said.

 

Jiro Manio detained for using sharp object against another man

Former actor Jiro Manio was currently detained after his confrontation with another man has gone wrong.

According to Marikina City Police, they received a call from concern residents of Brgy. San Roque that Manio used a sharp object against the victim identified as Zeus Doctolero.

The initial investigation found that Doctolero was walking when he encountered the actor in the opposite direction.

Doctolero claimed that Manio started the fight, while the camp of the former actor said that the victim used a helmet against him and only tried to defend himself.

Residents didn’t let Manio escape and detained him while waiting for the cops to arrive.

Relatives of Manio said that the former actor just came back from work before the incident happened.

This is not the first time that the award-winning actor faced a challenge in life.

In 2015, Manio was found living in the Terminal-3 of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).

Actress Aiai Delas Alas came to rescue Jiro and brought him to a rehabilitation center.

“Nagpapasalamat ako, hindi dahil tinulungan mo ako, dahil ni rescue mo ako,” Jiro told Aiai in 2016.

Some friends of Manio said that the rehabilitation was successful and already improved the condition of the former actor until the latest incident happened.

“May privacy!” Netizens praise the government for setting up modular tent for evacuees

The netizens praised the government for setting up modular tents for the affected families of Taal volcano erption, saying that it would give more privacy to the victims.

Netizen Jan Faye Opena shared the photo of the evacuation center in San Pablo, Laguna where some people from Batangas asked for a temporary shelter.

According to Opena, the evacuees are not having a hard time staying in the said evacuation center because of the modular tents that giving them privacy and there’s also no shortage of food.

“Evacuation site here in san pablo laguna. Flex ko lang, ganda kasi. Kausap ko yung isa sa mga evacuees dito kanina and sabi niya mayat maya daw ang kain nila, hehe. Hindi nila problema dito ang foods. Sila po ay mga taga malvar san juan isang barangay sila,” said Opena.

Netizens couldn’t stop themselves but to praise also the action of the government.

“Thats how the DU30 govt works, nagtatrabaho lahat ng LGUs in coordination sa DSWD at tasked agencies of the govt to help,assess, monitor the flow of funds needed in affected areas ThankYou PRRD with your NoCorruptionPolicy,” netizen Teresita Curato-Dapoc said.

“D2 wala kang makikitang nagtataas ng may nakasulat ng HELP…dati s yolanda meron ,nagkalat ang tao parang tuliro lahat d alam ang gagawin…salamat s pangulong duterte s maayos at magandang pamamahala,” Marisa Dones remarked.

“Pwede naman pala ung privacy kahit nasa evacuation areas. Pwede pala basta matino at may tunay na malasakit ang mga namumuno sa pamahalaan,” netizen Jessiebelle Tima-an commented.

Modular tents are also being set up in Batangas Sports Complex and the officials said that there’s also no shortage of food there.

However, they’re asking for mats, diapers, napkins, shampoo, and other sanitary items.

Quezon City Government also sent their extra modular tents to Tanauan City Hall to help the evacuees there.

This is not the first time that the modular tents have gone viral on social media.

In 2018, thousands of netizens on social media were amazed by how Marikina City handled their evacuees by placing modular tents to their evacuation centers.

As of writing, several areas in Batangas are still not allowed to be visited and the government is expecting more evacuees as mandatory evacuation already implemented.

 

Atty. Sabio withdraws ICC complaint against President Duterte: It’s just part of propaganda of Trillanes, De Lima and LP

Atty. Jude Sabio, the lawyer who filed a complaint against President Rodrigo Duterte against the ICC, filed an affidavit for withdrawal on Tuesday.

According to Sabio, who’s the lawyer of a self-confessed member of DDS Edgar Matobato said that he was done with joining politics.

“Nakita ko na ginagamit lang nila ang kaso sa ICC para sa kanilang pulitika. Ayoko nang maging kasali sa ganyang katarantaduhan.” Sabio said when asked why he withdrew his complaint against Duterte.

The lawyer also wrote a letter to the ICC Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda requesting his communication to be erased from the record.

“It should be set aside and thrashed for being just part of the political propaganda of Senator Trillanes, Senator De Lima, and their LP-led opposition which I do not wish to be part,” the letter read.

Sabio was accompanied by Atty. Larry Gadon while signing the said affidavit.

It’s not yet known how Sabio’s latest action would affect the ongoing preliminary examination by ICC.

The opposition is not yet releasing a statement on the latest action of Sabio.

In September 2019, Atty. Jude Sabio said that he already left the camp of Sen. Trillanes after not receiving enough money to fund the ICC complaint he filed against Duterte.

ABS-CBN also contacted Jude Sabio and confirmed that he’s considering to testify against Trillanes over his involvement in producing the “Bikoy” videos.

During the interview, Sabio who’s having financial problems, claiming that Trillanes stopped sending monthly allowance to him which amounted to 50,000-100,000 pesos since the former Senator left his office.

“Kailangan ko yung pera eh, 700,000 (pesos) para maka survive ako… paano ako maka recover nito? for the past two years, limitado ang movements ko… hindi ako makapag practice ng pagka abogado ko for a long time,” Sabio said.

However, Trillanes denied the accusations of Sabio, saying that the lawyer offered his service for free.

 

Animals in Taal volcano island finally rescued by authorities and residents

Animal survivors were finally rescued by authorities and residents two days after the Taal volcano started to spew ashes that almost wiped the life on the whole island.

In the video and photo posted on social media, it showed the remaining horses being used to transport people in Taal had been bought to the mainland via boat to receive veterinary care.

Other dogs, pigs, cows, chickens, and other animals were also retrieved by the rescuers.

Yesterday, a heartbreaking video of a horse trapped in the mud after being left by its owner in the volcano island had gone viral, and it raised the calls of the netizens to rescue the remaining animals in Taal.

The netizen even became more worried after the PDRRMO of Batangas said they will no longer be able to rescue the horses that have served the tourists, as well as the other livestock on the island.

Fortunately, on Tuesday, Taal Volcano’s activity is now calmer than the last few days that’s why the authorities and residents can now go back to the island to rescue their animals.

However, the rescuer said that they need a bigger boat to rescue all the animals on the island.

Meanwhile, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) Asia already sent their team in Batangas to provide food and basic veterinary care to the affected animals.

As of writing, Taal is still in alert level 4.

Leah Navarro, Philip Lustre criticizes the laziness of President Duterte amid Taal eruption

The critics of President Rodrigo Duterte expressed their disappointment to the chief executive on Twitter amid the erption of the Taal volcano.

Singer Leah Navarro criticized the lack of uproar over “Duterte’s physical absence” several times during calamities.

Navarro then accused that the criticisms received by former President Noynoy Aquino came from bots and trolls who wanted to taint the image of the latter.

She believes that President Duterte “have no real empathy or sympathy” to the people.

“I blame the gullible and uninformed for electing them. Now, even they suffer. How much more can we endure? I’m done,” said Navarro on Twitter.

Another critic of the President, veteran journalist and public relations consultant Philip Lustre Jr. called the President lazy after missing during the Taal ashfall.

HE’S being mocked and right for his lazy ways. While Taal Volcano rambles and spews lava and other volcanic materials to trigger ashfall in Regions 3, 4 and NCR, the sluggard is nowhere to be found and felt. Asleep in his bat cave in Davao City? Most likely. What’s new? Not much,” Lustre Jr. said.

The tweets of Lustre and Navarro captured the attention of some supporters of Duterte and tried to defend the President mostly against the singer’s twitter post.

“With due respect, the President was in Davao when Taal activity happened. Flights were canceled in NAIA but he made an effort to fly in despite the harsh condition. Let’s not forget your VP who stayed in the US while her hometown was ravaged by a typhn,” netizen @marloukelly told Navarro.

Because Duterte is silently working his job without being grandstanding while you guys are using this disaster for your future political ambition and we won’t forget that!” @charliekogure remarked.

Duterte arrived at Manila on Monday, one day after the Taal volcano started to heightened its activity which caused ashfall in many provinces in the country.

 

Agot Isidro endorses Angel Locsin as DSWD Secretary

Actress Agot Isidro endorses her ‘anak’ and colleague Angel Locsin as the head of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).

Isidro made the said request on Twitter after she re-tweeted the post of Angel Locsin, asking about the number of families affected by Taal volcano ashfall.

“Ang anak kong si Lyka for DSWD Secretary please,” Isidro said.

 

Followers of Isidro also believe the same.

“She is one compassionate woman and you are one God-fearing, wise, righteous, selfless, fearless and patriotic Filipino, Miss Agot,” netizen @michaeljohnu commented.

“Gora pero wag sa administrasyong ito,” netizen @kellejuan remarked.

Yesterday, Locsin made a hint that she’s going to visit the affected families in Batangas after she asked about the things needed by the victims.

“Anyone here na may na-conduct na assessment kung anong mga kailangan, anu-anong baranggays at ilang families per baranggay? Thank you,” said Locsin who’s a known volunteer of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC).

Locsin captured the attention of social media users several times because of participating in relief efforts.

Last time, she personally went to Mindanao to help the victims of the quake in Davao Del Sur.

 

Pampanga Governor Pineda to send 50-vehicle convoy to Taal volcano victims: “Tayong survivors ng Mt. Pinatubo ay tutulong!”

Pampanga province Governor Dennis “Delta” Pineda is going to pay back for the help they received when Mount Pinatubo erpted in 1991.

In a Facebook post, Pineda said that he will lead a 50-vehicle convoy consisted of medical teams, social workers, rescue and search personnel to assist the victims of the volcano.

They also brought their equipment needed for rescue efforts and food packs for victims.

“Tayong survivors ng Mount Pinatubo ay tutulong sa mga nasalanta ng pagputok ng bulkang Taal. Kasama po si PDRRMO executive officer Angie Blanco,” Pineda said.

“Ako po ang mangunguna sa 50-vehicle convoy na sakay ang mga medical teams, social workers, rescue and search personnel at mga kagamitan para tumulong sa rescue at evacuation ng mga residente na apektado ng pagputok ng bulkan Taal. May dala rin po kami na 8,500 food packs,” he added.

Pineda said that this is Pampanga province’s way to pay back for the help they received when Mount Pinatubo erpted in 1991 which considered the second most destructive in the 20th century.

Pampanga province is the most affected place during that time where 10,000 people became homeless and 800 lost their lives.

“Ito po ay ating pasasalamat dahil noon pong pumutok ang bulkang Pinatubo, marami po ang tumulong sa atin para iligtas tayo at makabangon,”

On January 12, Taal Volcano’s activity started the heightened and it forced thousands of people to evacuate.

It also released ash which affects many provinces in the country.

President Rodrigo Duterte already suspended the classes and government work in three different regions to ensure the safety of the people.

As of writing, Taal Volcano is still raised the alert level 4.

“30 pesos lang yan ah?” N95 mask reaches 500 pesos each in a store in Batangas

A netizen expressed her disappointment after she bought an N95 mask in Lipa, Batangas, and it costs almost twenty times than its standard cost.

The netizen who hides her name in alias Angel said that she bought the said mask in a store in the said city. However, she was shocked after the cashier told her the amount of money she required to buy it.

Because the stocks of N95 masks are limited because of the Taal volcano ashfall, she was forced to buy it to save her brother, who has asthma from inhaling the ashes.

In the receipt, it can be seen that the masks cost 500 pesos each while its normal price is 30-50 pesos only per piece.

Meanwhile, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) already warned the business owners not to raise the prices of face masks.

“Those found to have unreasonably increased their prices for gas masks, face masks and other similar items, which act is tantamount to profiteering, shall be dealt with to the fullest extent of the law,” The DTI said.

“DTI will not hesitate to file administrative charges against unscrupulous business entities and individuals who capitalize on the consumers’ urgent need for their own profit,” it added.

President Rodrigo Duterte also ordered his officials to give free face masks especially to the people living near Taal volcano.

“Duterte has instructed government agencies to ensure that those affected by the eruption will be given assistance. He has also ordered the DOH to provide face masks especially to those who are in the affected areas,” said Communications Secretary Martin Andanar Monday.

He also warned the establishments rising the price of their mask telling them that they’re going to face the “fullest extent of the law”.

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President Duterte conducts aerial inspection in Taal volcano before arriving at NAIA

President Rodrigo Duterte was spotted for the first time since the Taal volcano started to spew ashes.

In the photo posted by Senator Christopher “Bong” Go, it showed President Duterte riding the Gulfstream G280 private plane to travel to Luzon.

The President didn’t waste the opportunity to do an aerial inspection around the Taal volcano to see the damage done by the erption.

According to Senator Go, President Duterte is the first to land to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) today.

Recently Duterte was reportedly planning to visit the affected Areas on Sunday quickly.

However, he experienced difficulties in flying back to Manila because of zero visibility.

Yesterday, the critics of the President asked about his whereabouts and why he’s not appearing in public to make a statement about the incident.

However, the Palace already said that the President already instructed his officials to help the affected people of the Taal volcano.

The President also suspended the classes at all levels and work in government offices in Metro Manila, Central Luzon, and Southern Tagalog.

According to Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo, he’s going to conduct a live one-on-one interview with the President to discuss the incident.