00:07DILG Secretary John V. Cremulia approved the prompt and effective implementation of the Pre-Emptive Evacuation of the Office of the Civil Defense before the Nica earthquake hit.
00:17He also gave a detailed assessment of the importance of the assistance of various agencies and local governments during the calamity.
00:24He also thanked the DENR for its quick intervention in geo-hazard areas or areas that have a high chance of flooding and earthquake.
00:33This is a big help to avoid any casualties.
00:37Meanwhile, Secretary Cremulia clarified that the flooding in Tuguegarao, Cagayan was not caused by the water released by the dams.
00:44It was caused by the constant rain and flooding of water in the mountains due to the Nica earthquake.
00:51In our weather update, the Ophel earthquake intensified while in the province of Catanduanes.
00:56The earthquake was the last hope of the 475 km east-northeast of Virac, Catanduanes.
01:03It caused a strong 120 km wind near the center and a gust of wind of 150 kmph.
01:11It was moving rapidly at a speed of 25 kmph.
01:15Signal No. 1 in Cagayan was high, along with the Babuyan Islands, northern and central portions of Isabela, Apayau, eastern portion of Calinga, eastern portion of Mountain Province, and eastern portion of Ifugawa.
01:28Aside from the Ophel earthquake, tropical storm Manyih was also expected, which is still outside of our country or 2,210 km east of Eastern Visayas.
01:38It will be called Pipito when it enters the Philippine Area of Responsibility.
01:42It caused a strong 75 km wind near the center and a gust of wind of 90 kmph.
01:49It was moving rapidly at a speed of 30 kmph.
01:53The affected areas were continuously taken care of.
01:58And those are the news for this time.
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02:05I am Joshua Garcia for Panbansang TV in Bagong, Philippines.
