From a tropical depression, ‘Paeng’, the 16th storm to hit the country this year, escalated into a tropical storm on Thursday, Oct. 27. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services (PAGASA) forecasted light to moderate and at times heavy rain. It further projected that the Bangsamoro region was not along Paeng’s path. However, despite these…
COTABATO CITY – The Bangsamoro Government continues to respond to the needs of ‘Paeng’ evacuees in the region, including their necessity for clean water. Through the Ministry of Social Welfare and Development (MSSD), water rationing are ongoing at several evacuation centers, which initially started at the elementary schools of Awang, Badak, and Dinaig, and Episcopal…
COTABATO CITY—The Ministry of Trade, Investments and Tourism (MTIT) on Sunday reminded the traders and business establishments to comply with the law mandating a price freeze for basic necessities and medical supplies in BARMM affected by Tropical Storm Paeng. This is under Proclamation No. 4 s. of 2022 issued on Oct. 29 by Chief Minister…
COTABATO CITY — Residents from across the region who were displaced due to tropical storm Paeng are continuously receiving relief assistance from the Bangsamoro Government’s Ministry of Social Welfare and Development (MSSD). On Sunday, Oct. 30, MSSD provided medicines, hygiene kits, and non-food items to individuals who got injured due to landslides at Barangay Kusiong…
COTABATO CITY—Bangsamoro Government’s Ministry of Public Works (MPW) has mobilized its heavy equipment and personnel to clear the roads affected by massive floodings and landslides after Tropical Storm Paeng hit the region. Several roads and bridges in some parts of the Bangsamoro region suffered closure due to soil erosion and flash floods. According to Public…