LOOK: Farmers harvest spinach or kangkong at Laguna de Bay in Angono, Rizal, on Monday, Nov. 10, taking advantage of the brief sunny weather as Typhoon Uwan exits the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). 

: John Louie Abrina/MB

LOOK: Farmers harvest spinach or kangkong at Laguna de Bay in Angono, Rizal, on Monday, Nov. 10, taking advantage of the brief sunny weather as Typhoon Uwan exits the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). : John Louie Abrina/MB

LOOK: Farmers harvest spinach or kangkong at Laguna de Bay in Angono, Rizal, on Monday, Nov. 10, taking advantage of the brief sunny weather as Typhoon Uwan exits the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). : John Louie Abrina/MB

NBA: Anthony Edwards tallies 26 points, Timberwolves rout Kings

NBA: Anthony Edwards tallies 26 points, Timberwolves rout Kings

SACRAMENTO, California — Anthony Edwards had 26 points, four rebounds, five assists, two steals and led the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 144-117 win over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night. Edwards shot 7 for 16 from the field, 5 for 11 from 3-point range and made 7 of 8 shots from the line. He was coming off a 37-point effort in a 137-97 victory over the Utah Jazz on Friday. In his last two games, Edwards has hit 12 of 23 shots from 3-point distance. READ: NBA: Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle help Timberwolves crush Jazz Æ continues to shine⭐️: 26 […]... Keep on reading: NBA: Anthony Edwards tallies 26 points, Timberwolves rout Kings

OCD: 155 cities, towns without power amid Uwan onslaught

OCD: 155 cities, towns without power amid Uwan onslaught

MANILA, Philippines — At least 155 cities and municipalities across the country are still waiting for the restoration of electricity following the onslaught of Super Typhoon Uwan (international name: Fung-wong), according to the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) on Monday. Uwan whipped many parts of Luzon over the weekend, leaving at least two individuals dead, the latest National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) situational report said. “On the status of life lines, 155 cities and municipalities are still experiencing power interruptions while 15 have resumed; 13 areas with water supply interruption, with 2 restored; and 14 areas have […]... Keep on reading: OCD: 155 cities, towns without power amid Uwan onslaught

Bayan Muna: Part of DPWH funds should be for safe evacuation centers

Bayan Muna: Part of DPWH funds should be for safe evacuation centers

MANILA, Philippines — A significant portion of the annual Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) budget should be allocated to the construction of “disaster-resilient” evacuation centers in accordance with existing laws, party-list group Bayan Muna said on Monday. In a statement, former Bayan Muna Rep. Carlos Zarate said that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s administration must ensure that part of DPWH’s budget will be used for the implementation of Republic Act No. 12076 or the Ligtas Pinoy Centers Act — which the Chief Executive himself signed in December 2024. According to Zarate, Bayan Muna has been pushing for the enactment of this […]... Keep on reading: Bayan Muna: Part of DPWH funds should be for safe evacuation centers

Bersamin: Gov’t work suspension on Nov. 11 ‘very unlikely’

Bersamin: Gov’t work suspension on Nov. 11 ‘very unlikely’

MANILA, Philippines — Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said on Monday that it is “very unlikely” for work in government offices to be suspended on Tuesday, Nov. 11. In a Viber message, reporters asked Bersamin whether government work would be suspended. READ: 2 reported dead as Typhoon Uwan whips Luzon There is no directive yet from Malacañang regarding the cancellation of classes on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the continuous provision of assistance to those affected by Typhoon Uwan (international name: Fung-wong). Uwan weakened from a super typhoon to a typhoon early Monday, […]... Keep on reading: Bersamin: Gov’t work suspension on Nov. 11 ‘very unlikely’

LOOK: Typhoon Uwan wreaks havoc in Isabela

LOOK: Typhoon Uwan wreaks havoc in Isabela

SANTIAGO CITY, Philippines – As Typhoon Uwan (international name: Fung-Wong) made landfall on the evening of Sunday, Nov. 9, its strong winds and intense rain brought damage to the province of Isabela, which is still reeling from the devastation left by Typhoon Paolo (international name: Matmo) last month. READ: LIVE UPDATES: Typhoon Uwan The Philippine […]... Keep on reading: LOOK: Typhoon Uwan wreaks havoc in Isabela

LOOK: Residents of Angono, Rizal, wade through knee-to-waist-deep floodwaters on Monday, Nov. 10, as Typhoon Uwan brings heavy rains to the area. 

Locals said it may take one to two months before the floodwaters fully subside. 

: John Louie Abrina/MB

LOOK: Residents of Angono, Rizal, wade through knee-to-waist-deep floodwaters on Monday, Nov. 10, as Typhoon Uwan brings heavy rains to the area. Locals said it may take one to two months before the floodwaters fully subside. : John Louie Abrina/MB

LOOK: Residents of Angono, Rizal, wade through knee-to-waist-deep floodwaters on Monday, Nov. 10, as Typhoon Uwan brings heavy rains to the area. Locals said it may take one to two months before the floodwaters fully subside. : John Louie Abrina/MB

'Govt cannot invoke RA 9851 to surrender Bato to ICC'

'Govt cannot invoke RA 9851 to surrender Bato to ICC'

MANILA, Philippines — The legal team of Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa on Monday warned that the Philippine government has no legal basis to invoke Section 17 of Republic Act 9851 or the Philippine Act on Crimes Against International Humanitarian Law, Genocide, and Other Crimes Against Humanity to justify surrendering the senator to the International Criminal Court (ICC). The statement, made through the Law Firm of Torreon and Partners headed by Israelito Torreon, was issued amid reports that the ICC has issued a warrant of arrest against Dela Rosa, with a diffusion order allegedly circulated to international law enforcement agencies for possible surveillance and enforcement. The legal team said there were indications that the government may again rely on Section 17 of RA 9851 to justify the “immediate surrender” of Dela Rosa to The Hague. “The government cannot rely on Section 17 of RA 9851 to surrender Senator Dela Rosa to the ICC without a valid extradition process or judicial authorization,” the statement read. “Such invocation constitutes a misreading of the statute, a distortion of its intent, and a direct violation of the 1987 Constitution.” The legal team explained that Section 17 is not self-executing and must be read in conjunction with applicable extradition laws and treaties. “There is no extradition treaty between the Philippines and the ICC, nor any implementing instrument that allows the direct execution of ICC warrants,” the firm said. “Without such a framework, the government has no legal basis to turn over any Filipino citizen to the ICC.” Torreon and his partners argued that the Philippines’ withdrawal from the Rome Statute in 2019 extinguished all treaty-based obligations of cooperation with the ICC. “Section 17 cannot revive a treaty that no longer exists,” they noted. “Only the Senate, through its power of concurrence, can restore such obligations—and no such act has been undertaken.”

HyunA faints on stage in Macau

HyunA faints on stage in Macau

K-pop soloist HyunA had to be carried off stage after she suddenly collapsed during a performance at the Waterbomb festival in Macau on Sunday. In a video uploaded to X, the 33-year-old singer faints while singing her mega-hit “Bubble Pop.” As soon as she lost consciousness and fell, the dancers on stage quickly ran to her and held her up. Moments later, a security guard carried her off the stage. @channelnewsasia K-pop soloist Hyuna has apologised to fans after fainting on stage during her performance at the Waterbomb Festival in Macau. The 33-year-old collapsed while performing her hit song Bubble […]... Keep on reading: HyunA faints on stage in Macau

Uwan wipes out N. Ecija vegetable crops, farmers brace for price surge

Uwan wipes out N. Ecija vegetable crops, farmers brace for price surge

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY ― Super Typhoon Uwan (international name: Fung-wong) devastated farmlands across Talavera town of Nueva Ecija, wiping out fields of assorted vegetables just a day after the storm crossed the region. Del Jesus M. Lacre, a resident of Sitio Tumana in Barangay Bantug here, documented the aftermath of the typhoon on Monday, showing large swaths of croplands submerged and destroyed by the super typhoon’s heavy rains that caused the flooding. READ: Super Typhoon Uwan crosses Luzon; Signal No. 5 up in 4 areas Onions, tomatoes, and other vegetables were lost, posing an immediate threat to the local agricultural economy. Lacre, originally from Cagayan de Oro but now based […]... Keep on reading: Uwan wipes out N. Ecija vegetable crops, farmers brace for price surge