DOH raises code white alert amid STS Queenie

Inquirer.net - Sep 26, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday activated code white alert amid the potential effects of Severe Tropical Storm Queenie. According to the DOH in an advisory, code white places its operations center under 24/7 alert to ensure timely response in the affected areas. READ: Pagasa: Queenie nears typhoon category It is

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