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PAGASA: Brace for Milenyo-type typhoons this year
MANILA, Philippines -- Nearly a year after the disastrous typhoons "Milenyo" (international codename: Xangsane) and "Reming" (Durian), expect storms as strong to hit the country this year.
'Habitat for humanity' goes on recruitment drive
MANILA, Philippines--It takes no expert to pile blocks, drive nails or paint walls, just the heart to make time to rebuild lives one by one.
Fil-ams in US Navy help in typhoon rehab
LEGAZPI CITY — Many of them have been away from the Philippines for several years and most have never even seen the majestic Mayon Volcano. But on a trip to the homeland they so missed, they are foregoing vacations and sightseeing to instead extend a helping hand to their countrymen in dire need.
Napocor eyes dedicated power plant for Bicol
MANILA, Philippines -- IN LIGHT of typhoons that often hit the Bicol region, leaving it disconnected from the rest of the Luzon grid due to damaged transmission towers and substations, National Power Corp. is considering doing so-called "islanding operations" in the region.
P1.2-B rehab fund for Bicol released
LEGAZPI CITY—The Department of Budget and Management has released to the Department of Public Works and Highways P1.2 billion for the rehabilitation and repair of flood control structures, roads, bridges, government buildings and other facilities damaged by typhoons in late 2006.