Mayor Alfred Romualdez grace the launching of People’s Museum for Climate Justice in UP Tacloban.
Mayor Alfred Romualdez grace the launching of People’s Museum for Climate Justice in UP Tacloban.
TACLOBAN CITY – Greenpeace together with the University of the Philippines has opened a museum it dubbed a “People’s Museum of Climate Justice” as part of the 10th year commemoration of the onslaught of Super Typhoon ‘Yolanda’.
The museum, opened on Monday(Nov.6), features objects of memories, mementos, and art pieces contributed by climate survivors from Eastern Visayas, Bohol, Metro Manila, Davao and different parts of the Philippines, creatively illustrating their experiences of the climate crisis.
It is co-created and co-curated with climate-impacted communities with each item signified as a vessel of stories recounting their encounters with extreme weather events and profound impact of climate change.
The launching was graced by Tacloban City Mayor Alfred Romualdez, Greenpeace Rainbow Warrior Ship Captain Hettie Geenen, UP Tacloban Dean Patricia Arinto, Greenpeace Philippines personnel, and partner organizations and students.
Mayor Romualdez challenges the academe sector especially the students to start learning and practicing measures to mitigate the effect of climate change.
The People’s Museum of Climate Justice will run its display in UP Tacloban until Saturday (Nov.9).
Then this will be brought to Bohol, then Metro Manila.
Also part of Greenpeace activity is the visit of Rainbow Warrior shop which is currently docked at the Tacloban port.
This is the second time the ship has visited Tacloban since 2018.
Its visit aims to amplify the demand for reparations from the world’s biggest climate polluters which are big corporations for their role in the worsening situation of climate change. (ROEL T. AMAZONA)
As the people of Tacloban City and the rest of Eastern Visayas marks the 10 years anniversary of the onslaught of Super Typhoon ‘Yolanda,’ several activities have been line-up, opening with a ‘resilience’ ride held on Saturday(Nov. 4).
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As the people of Tacloban City and the rest of Eastern Visayas marks the 10 years anniversary of the onslaught of Super Typhoon ‘Yolanda,’ several activities have been line-up, opening with a ‘resilience’ ride held on Saturday(Nov. 4). (Photo Courtesy)
TACLOBAN CITY – As the region marks the 10th year anniversary of the onslaught of Super Typhoon ‘Yolanda,’ several activities have been lined up initiated by various government agencies.
The of activities includes the Resilience Exhibit at the Robinsons Mall in Marasbaras which opened on November 3 and was followed by the Resilience Ride both organized by the Office of Civil Defense, and the Yolanda Climate Ride and Mangrove Planting organized by the Firefly Brigade on November 4.
Fun run called, ‘A Run to Remember: Ika napulo ka anyos katima han danyos, dalagan ha pagdumdum’, was held on Sunday (Nov. 5) organized by the city government of Tacloban.
A two-day Regional Disaster Resilience Forum organized by the OCD in partnership with the office of House Speaker, Tingog party-list, Eastern Visayas Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, and the Department of Tourism started on Monday(Nov.6) at the Leyte Normal University.
In the morning of Nov 7, a “Salubungan with Climate Walkers” will happen at the Sta. Rita side of the San Juanico Bridge going to the old provincial capitol building in Tacloban City. Also on the same day is the beach forest tree planting organized by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Anibong District.
The DENR will also distribute land titles and allocation of land area for ‘tikog’ plantation to Basiao Native Weavers Association (BANWA) on the same day, while of the OCD will have a groundbreaking of their training facility in the northern part of the city.
Also on Nov. 7 is the Yolanda commemoration anniversary mass at the M/V Eva Jocelyn Yolanda memorial site in Anibong district hosted by the city government.
In the evening is the program called ‘Gratitude Gathering: Yolanda Volunteers Reconnect’ at the RTR Plaza. This activity includes a Thanksgiving mass, and concert featuring Eastern Visayas artists.
On the 8th of November, several activities were also organized aside from the 10th Yolanda commemorative mass and unveiling of the Yolanda marker at the Tacloban City Astrodome with President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is expected to attend.
The OCD and the Department of Science and Technology have also prepared activities the ‘Handa Pilipinas : Innovation in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Exposition’ at the Summit Hotel, and the 2023 Eastern Visayas Science, Technology, Innovation Week at the Robinsons Plaza in Marasbaras.
Also on the same date, the Department of Social Welfare and Development will be receiving some equipment from the World Food Programme.
A Yolanda commemorative mass is also scheduled at the Yolanda Mass Grave at the Holy Cross Memorial Garden scheduled on the 8th at 4:00 pm also organized by the city government.
In the evening is the Yolanda night ride by the Firefly Brigade at the McArthur Park and the community candle lighting ceremony throughout the whole streets of Tacloban organized by the Office of the House Speaker, Tingog party-list, city government of Tacloban, and the Department of Tourism.
On the 9th of Nov., three major activities were organized to wrap up all events for the 10th Yolanda commemoration.
These are the 4th quarter nationwide simultaneous earthquake at 9 am, the ‘Kanta Binisaya’ launching at the UP Tacloban at 2 pm, and the ‘Padayon: A commemorative’ concert featuring the Philippine Madrigal Singers at the People’s Center in the evening. (ROEL T. AMAZONA)
TIDE EMBANKMENT PROJECT. The Department of Public Works and Highways reported of 60% completion of the tide embankment project, conceptualized by the national government to serve as protection against storm surge, cited as the cause for the deaths of thousands of people in Tacloban City and nearby towns during the onslaught of Super Typhoon ‘Yolanda’ 10 years ago.(Photo Courtesy)
As EV marks 10th of Yolanda’s onslaught
TIDE EMBANKMENT PROJECT. The Department of Public Works and Highways reported of 60% completion of the tide embankment project, conceptualized by the national government to serve as protection against storm surge, cited as the cause for the deaths of thousands of people in Tacloban City and nearby towns during the onslaught of Super Typhoon ‘Yolanda’ 10 years ago.(Photo Courtesy)
TACLOBAN CITY – A top official of the Department of the Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in the region expressed his optimism that the tide embankment project, supposed to protect coastal communities from storm surge, will be completed during the current administration of Pres. Marcos, Jr.
The tide embankment project was first started during the administration of Pres. Aquino which was continued during the time of Pres. Duterte who even vowed to complete the project before he stepped down from office in 2022.
But Edgar Tabacon, the DPWH regional director, said that the project, spanning the towns of Palo and Tanauan and this city, is only 60 percent completed.
“We hope that we can finish the project during the administration of Pres. Marcos and we are closely working with House Speaker (Martin) Romualdez on this,” he said during a media briefing.
Tabacon said that while they wanted to finish the project, there were factors why the project was delayed.
For one, he said, there were questions of road right-of- way from the affected lot owners, resistance from families affected who continued to live in coastal areas now deemed as danger zones.
“We cannot just move them out away from their houses. These are people who are not ready to be relocated and we are living in a democracy. We just hope that they can be persuaded and see the advantage of the tide embankment project,” Tabacon said.
He also said that the project was also expanded to areas that were not originally included like that of Tolosa, which was also battered hard during the onslaught of Yolanda on Nov. 13, 2023.
This year marks the 10th year anniversary of Yolanda’s onslaught that was marked with the deadly storm surge, reason why the national government considered the time embankment as a solution.
Originally, the project covered 27.3 kms with an initial budget allocation of P7.9 billion. However, with the inclusion of several barangays in Tolosa and modifications, the project now covers 38 kms with a budget cost of P12 billion.
The project completion date depends on the available funds downloaded by the central government, Tabacon said.
FOREIGN GUESTS. About 73 international guests, mostly Australians, visited the towns of Capul and Biri(as shown in the photo), both in Northern Samar on Wednesday (Nov.1) on board of Coral Adventurer. The group visited the towns as part of their destinations in connection of the cruise tourism pushed by the Department of Tourism.(DOT Eastern Visayas)
FOREIGN GUESTS. About 73 international guests, mostly Australians, visited the towns of Capul and Biri(as shown in the photo), both in Northern Samar on Wednesday (Nov.1) on board of Coral Adventurer. The group visited the towns as part of their destinations in connection of the cruise tourism pushed by the Department of Tourism.(DOT Eastern Visayas)
TACLOBAN CITY–Australian cruise liner Coral Adventurer has visited Eastern Visayas, with its first visit port call in Northern Samar’s Biri town, known for its iconic rock formations, and Capul Island, for its historic Galleon port, on Wednesday (Nov. 1).
During their visit to the island town of Biri, the 73 Australian tourists onboard the cruise had the opportunity to fully immerse themselves with the locals.
After the visit on the island towns of Biri and Capul, the cruise also went to Sambawan Island and Maripipi (Biliran), Babatngon and Tacloban City, Himulkilan Island, Inopacan and Canigao Island, Matalom (Leyte) this week.
“Two weeks from now, it’s Limasawa and Padre Burgos (Southern Leyte), and Palompon (Leyte),” said Karen Tiopes, director of the Department of Tourism (DOT)-Eastern Visayas.
“We must be doing something good that cruise tour operators and ship cruise directors trust us to develop and deliver the right kind of shore excursion experience,” she added.
Meanwhile, the Northern Samar Provincial Tourism Office said that the cruise call of the Coral Adventure off Biri’s iconic rock formations on November 1 “has sparked excitement.”
According to the provincial tourism office, the locals “took great joy in showcasing the Filipino brand of hospitality, with each conversation beginning and ending with the heartfelt greeting, ‘Mabuhay,’” it said.
The cruise visit to Northern Samar was arranged in advance by Tiopes and Northern Samar’s Tourism chief, Ma. Josette Doctor, together with the local government of Biri, headed by Mayor Amelita delos Reyes, Biri tourism officer Vicky Mabutin, and other stakeholders.
“The successful cruise call of the Coral Adventurer is poised to have another round in the near future. Their meticulous planning and coordination ensured that the cruise call provided a seamless and unforgettable experience for the Australian tourists,” the provincial tourism office added.
Earlier this year, luxury cruise ship Silver Shadow, with 330 guests onboard, also visited Palompon’s famed Kalanggaman Island, as Eastern Visayas was included among the top local and international destinations recommended by travel experts for “revenge travel” in the post-pandemic period. (ROEL T. AMAZONA/RONALD O. REYES)
ORMOC CITY– A losing candidate of the just concluded barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections in Laoang, Northern Samar put himself in a fire that resulted in his death.
Laoang Fire Marshall SFO2 Carlos Dulay identified the victim as Nonilon Giray, 72, who unsuccessfully lost on his reelection bid as councilor of Barangay Marubay off Batag Island in Laoang.
Giray put himself on fire inside the house where he served as a caretaker at 7:50 pm on Thursday (Nov.2).
The charred body of the victim was found at the sala of the house which was gutted down due to the incident.
It was learned that Giray was seeking for his second term as a village councilor. (ROBERT DEJON)
ORMOC CITY– A vintage bomb described as a projectile 75 mm high explosive was found by a house helper at about 10:15 am on Thursday (November 2) in Sitio Caloogan Brgy. San Jose, Palo, Leyte.
Investigation conducted by the local police disclosed that the said projectile was found by Edzar Agbandog (helper) while shoveling a stockpile of soil beside the house of Police Staff Sergeant Alvin Abit’s sister in the said place.
Abit, in turn, reported the found vintage bomb to the police station which is now under the custody of the explosive and ordinance section of the regional police headquarters. (ROBERT DEJON)
