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Power outage hits 4 Zambales towns amid Uwan

Power outage hits 4 Zambales towns amid Uwan

SAN ANTONIO, ZAMBALES, Philippines — Some areas in four towns in Zambales province have lost electricity amid the onslaught of Super Typhoon Uwan (international name: Fung-wong) on Sunday night, November 9. In an advisory, Zambales II Electric Cooperative Inc. (Zameco II) said there were unscheduled power interruptions in many areas in Subic, Castillejos, San Marcelino, San Antonio, and San Narciso. READ: LOOK: Floods hit Olongapo village due to high tide ahead of Uwan According to Zameco II, the reason for the power outage was the ongoing clearing operation and patrolling, and checking of their lines as ‘Uwan’ dumped heavy rain […]... Keep on reading: Power outage hits 4 Zambales towns amid Uwan

GSIS implements 3-month grace period for payment of emergency loans

GSIS implements 3-month grace period for payment of emergency loans

MANILA, Philippines — The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) on Sunday announced the implementation of a 3-month grace period or moratorium on the payment of emergency loans for members and pensioners impacted by recent typhoons. According to the GSIS in a statement, the moratorium was implemented to ease the financial strain on affected members and pensioners recovering from recent calamities. “Borrowers will not be required to make payments for three months, giving members and pensioners time to recover, rebuild, and get back on their feet without the immediate burden of loan payments,” the GSIS said. READ: LIVE UPDATES: Super Typhoon […]... Keep on reading: GSIS implements 3-month grace period for payment of emergency loans