Almost 500 families flee homes in Eastern Isabela island town

Art Dumlao — October 24, 2024

Almost 500 families flee homes in Eastern Isabela island town

BAGUIO CITY (October 24, 2024)— At least 491 families (1,766 individuals) in Palanan, Isabela, an island town facing the Pacific Ocean in North Eastern Philippines, fled to safety as severe tropical storm "Kristine" has been bringing strong rains and strong winds.



According to the Palanan Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO), rhe 491 families are from 9 barangays of the island town. 


Some evacuees, aside from taking refuge at government-designated evacuation centers, also took temporary shelters in churches and some in the barangay halls. 


In Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, some 51 families or 182 individuals from nine barangays also fled their homes.

Tuguegarao City Disaster Risk and Management Office (CDRRMO) personnel have been readying relief packs for evacuees and other flood-affected villagers.


While government troopers from the Philippine Army’s 24th Infantry Battalion have been alerted to be on standby and ready to assist residents of two flood-prone barangays im Tayum and Bangued towns in Abra. 


In Tabuk City, Kalinga, 172 families (504 individuals) sought refuge various evacuation centers: Agbannawag Barangay hall; Malalao Barangay Hall; Laya East Barangay Hall; Dagupan West Barangay Hall; in the residence of one of the barangay officials, Gobgob Elementary School and the Catholic Church in Tabuk City.


In Asipulo town in Ifugao, nine families (26 individuals) are now in the evacuation centers, as of 9:30 AM Thursday, "Kristine" was spotted in the vicinity of Aguinaldo town in that province.

Time to Pass the Torch: Why Political Comebacks Are Not the Answer

Time to Pass the Torch: Why Political Comebacks Are Not the Answer

By Malou Laxamana Pascual • May 5, 2025
As the May 12 election nears, a quiet but growing movement is making itself heard in Baguio City. It does not come from the traditional campaign stage or the usual political dynasties. It is not funded by machinery or driven by name recall. It comes from the ground, from the young, and from those who are tired of the cycle. Tired of the same names, the same faces, the same families. Tired of watching opportunity slip away as public service is reduced to a personal brand.
ASEAN bloc called on to protect journalists, media freedom

ASEAN bloc called on to protect journalists, media freedom

By Art Dumlao • May 4, 2025
ASEAN bloc called on to protect journalists, media freedom
Abra lawmaker tops RPMD Foundation’s job performance assessment

Abra lawmaker tops RPMD Foundation’s job performance assessment

By Art Dumlao • May 3, 2025
Abra lawmaker Menchie Bernos bested five of her Cordillera congressmen-colleagues at the most recent job performance assessment ‘Boses ng Bayan' by RPMD Foundation Inc. (RPMD).