Doris’ Story

Ma. Doris Soriano, 26, is a resident of Barangay Tanza- Timawa Zone II, which is locally known as Tanza-Patyo (Tanza Cemetery), since the barangay is located inside a cemetery. Doris has three children, two of whom are in school. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Doris works as a saleslady in a small shop that sells clothes and accessories. She used...

Typhoon Ulysses Situation Report #4 November 13, 2020 11:00 PM

Situation Overview While the Bicol Region and other affected areas are still reeling from the consequences of TY Rolly, and other preceding typhoons, another devastating typhoon entered the country on November 8. A typhoon that has further brought devastation and caused major flooding in Metro Manila and other regions in the country. According to the PAGASA, this Typhoon referred to...

Typhoon Ulysses Situation Report #2 November 12, 2020 6:00 pm

Situation Overview On November 10, 2020, the Office of Civil Defense raised the red alert status in the Bicol Region (Region 5) as then Tropical Storm Ulysses (International name Vamco) slightly intensified and moved closer to hitting the island of Luzon. On the evening of November 11, Ty Ulysses made its first landfall in Patnanungan, Quezon and then in Burdeos...

Typhoon Ulysses Situation Report #5 November 14, 2020 11:00 PM

Situation Overview As of November 13, TY Ulysses weakened to Category 2. TY Ulysses originated as a tropical depression northwest of Palau, where it slowly continued its northwest track until it made landfall in Quezon. After making landfall on Wednesday night, November 11, TY Ulysses caused extensive flooding on some parts of Manila and other provinces in Luzon particularly in...