Despite the high death toll of Typhoon “Pablo,” the European Union’s coordinating body for humanitarian aid lauded the Philippines’ preparedness for the latest killer storm to hit the country.
The regions of Bicol, Eastern Visayas and Caraga are to be “no-fly, no-sail” zones as a precautionary measure when South Korea conducts a satellite launch on Oct. 26, the National Disaster Risk Reduction Council (NDRRMC) announced Tuesday.
Six Filipino students flew to Japan over the weekend to take part in post-quake research and field work and take home lessons on post-disaster management and reconstruction, the Embassy of Japan in Manila said.
