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As the nation once again finds itself in a season of political anticipation and renewed debate on leadership and governance, we find it timely to revisit a column we first wrote in June last year, “Titans of the House.” #MBOpinions READ:

As the nation once again finds itself in a season of political anticipation and renewed debate on leadership and governance, we find it timely to revisit a column we first wrote in June last year, “Titans of the House.” #MBOpinions READ:

As the nation once again finds itself in a season of political anticipation and renewed debate on leadership and governance, we find it timely to revisit a column we first wrote in June last year, “Titans of the House.” #MBOpinions READ:

International media barred from Miss Universe event in Phuket

International media barred from Miss Universe event in Phuket

When many thought the drama in this year’s Miss Universe pageant has already subsided, another episode unfolded, this time involving members of the media. Journalists and online content creators were reportedly prevented from covering an official pageant activity on Sunday, Nov. 9, in Phuket, Thailand, where the delegates have flown to after staying for about a week in Bangkok. Several accounts from Filipino platforms whose representatives are covering in Thailand disclosed that they were barred from entering the venue of the day’s event, and only members of Thai media were allowed inside. Filipinos and other nationalities who secured accreditation to […]... Keep on reading: International media barred from Miss Universe event in Phuket

Super Typhoon Uwan pounds Luzon, 8 provinces under Signal No. 5

Super Typhoon Uwan pounds Luzon, 8 provinces under Signal No. 5

MANILA, Philippines — Eight provinces were placed under Signal No. 5 as Super Typhoon Uwan pounds Luzon. Under the highest signal are Nueva Ecija (northeastern portion), the southern portion of Quirino, the southeastern portion of Nueva Vizcaya, the central portion of Aurora, Polillo Islands, the northern portion of Camarines Norte, the northern and eastern portions of Camarines Sur, and the northern portion of Catanduanes, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said in its 2 p.m. bulletin Under Signal No. 4 are the southern portion of Isabela, the rest of Quirino, the rest of Nueva Vizcaya, the southern portion of Ifugao, Benguet, the southern portion of Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, the rest of Aurora, the rest of Nueva Ecija, the northernmost portion of Zambales, the northeastern portion of Tarlac, the easternmost portion of Pampanga, the eastern portion of Bulacan, the northern portion of Rizal, the northern and eastern portions of Quezon, the rest of Camarines Norte, the rest of Camarines Sur, the northeastern portion of Albay, and the rest of Catanduanes The weather bureau raised Signal No. 3 over Metro Manila, the southern portion of mainland Cagayan, the rest of Isabela, the central and southern portions of Apayao, Abra, Kalinga, Mountain Province, the rest of Ifugao, the southern portion of Ilocos Norte, the rest of Ilocos Sur, the rest of Zambales, Bataan, the rest of Tarlac, the rest of Pampanga, the rest of Bulacan, Cavite, Batangas, the rest of Rizal, Laguna, the rest of Quezon, Marinduque, the rest of Albay, Sorsogon, Ticao and Burias Islands and Northern Samar in the Visayas. Signal No. 2 was hoisted over the rest of Cagayan including Babuyan Islands, the rest of Apayao, the rest of Ilocos Norte, Occidental Mindoro including Lubang Islands, Oriental Mindoro, Romblon, and the rest of Masbate. It was also raised over Eastern Samar, Samar, Biliran, and the northern and central portions of Leyte, according to Pagasa’s latest bulletin. Signal No. 1, meanwhile, was up over Batanes and the northern portion of Palawan including Calamian, Cuyo, and Cagayancillo Islands in Luzon and over the rest of Leyte, Southern Leyte, Bohol, Cebu including Bantayan and Camotes Islands, Negros Oriental, Negros Occidental, Siquijor, Guimaras, Iloilo, Capiz, Aklan, and Antique in the Visayas. The same storm signal was raised over Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte, the northern portion of Agusan del Norte, and the northern portion of Surigao del Sur in Mindanao, Pagasa said. Moving west-northwestward at 30 kilometers per hour (kph) with maximum sustained winds of 185 kph and gustiness of up to 230 kph, the super typhoon was estimated some 100 kilometers northeast of Daet, Camarines Sur. Pagasa chief Nathaniel Servando said heavy rainfall, severe winds, and storm surge may be experienced far from the landfall point or center track, and even in areas outside the forecast confidence cone. “We don’t focus on the center track as it may still shift within the limit of the forecast confidence cone,” he told The Manila Times. The super typhoon was seen to pass close to Calaguas and Polillo Islands this evening before making landfall over the central portion of Aurora tonight or early Monday morning. After landfall, Servando said “Uwan” will traverse the mountainous terrain of Northern Luzon and emerge over Lingayen Gulf or the coastal waters of Pangasinan or La Union Monday morning.

IN PHOTOS: Dark clouds loom over Metro Manila, bringing scattered rain showers as seen from an overlook in Antipolo, Rizal, on Sunday. Super Typhoon #UwanPH is expected to make landfall over the central portion of Aurora tonight or early Monday, November 10, according to PAGASA.

IN PHOTOS: Dark clouds loom over Metro Manila, bringing scattered rain showers as seen from an overlook in Antipolo, Rizal, on Sunday. Super Typhoon #UwanPH is expected to make landfall over the central portion of Aurora tonight or early Monday, November 10, according to PAGASA.

IN PHOTOS: Dark clouds loom over Metro Manila, bringing scattered rain showers as seen from an overlook in Antipolo, Rizal, on Sunday. Super Typhoon #UwanPH is expected to make landfall over the central portion of Aurora tonight or early Monday, November 10, according to PAGASA.

Many of us grew up believing that it is bad to be angry. Anger is often seen as a sign of weak character or poor upbringing. When we flare up, we are told to “stay calm,” “count to 10,” or “breathe deeply,” as if these could dissolve the irritation and hurt caused by life’s

Many of us grew up believing that it is bad to be angry. Anger is often seen as a sign of weak character or poor upbringing. When we flare up, we are told to “stay calm,” “count to 10,” or “breathe deeply,” as if these could dissolve the irritation and hurt caused by life’s

Many of us grew up believing that it is bad to be angry. Anger is often seen as a sign of weak character or poor upbringing. When we flare up, we are told to “stay calm,” “count to 10,” or “breathe deeply,” as if these could dissolve the irritation and hurt caused by life’s

17 EVACUATED IN JOMALIG, QUEZON The Philippine Coast Guard conducted a forced evacuation in Sitio Moros, Barangay Talisoy, Jomalig, Quezon, on Sunday, November 9, 2025, ahead of the possible impact of Super Typhoon #UwanPH. A total of five families, or 17 individuals, were

17 EVACUATED IN JOMALIG, QUEZON The Philippine Coast Guard conducted a forced evacuation in Sitio Moros, Barangay Talisoy, Jomalig, Quezon, on Sunday, November 9, 2025, ahead of the possible impact of Super Typhoon #UwanPH. A total of five families, or 17 individuals, were

17 EVACUATED IN JOMALIG, QUEZON The Philippine Coast Guard conducted a forced evacuation in Sitio Moros, Barangay Talisoy, Jomalig, Quezon, on Sunday, November 9, 2025, ahead of the possible impact of Super Typhoon #UwanPH. A total of five families, or 17 individuals, were

AFP suspends DAGIT-PA drills, deploys troops for Uwan response

AFP suspends DAGIT-PA drills, deploys troops for Uwan response

MANILA, Philippines — To aid in disaster response against Super Typhoon Uwan (international name: Fung-wong), the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) suspended on Sunday its ongoing Field Training Exercises to deploy troops towards Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response operations. “In view of the imminent threat posed by Super Typhoon Uwan, the AFP temporarily suspends all scheduled Field Training Exercises (FTX) under the AFP Joint Exercise (AJEX) DAGIT-PA 09-2025,” the AFP’s statement read. “This critical decision is made to immediately redirect the focus and assets of the AFP’s participating forces towards Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response (HADR) operations,” the AFP […]... Keep on reading: AFP suspends DAGIT-PA drills, deploys troops for Uwan response

As the nation braces for another supertyphoon expected to make landfall in Central or Northern Luzon by Monday, families across the country are once again preparing for long hours without electricity, unstable communications, and the suspension of classes. In these moments, let

As the nation braces for another supertyphoon expected to make landfall in Central or Northern Luzon by Monday, families across the country are once again preparing for long hours without electricity, unstable communications, and the suspension of classes. In these moments, let

As the nation braces for another supertyphoon expected to make landfall in Central or Northern Luzon by Monday, families across the country are once again preparing for long hours without electricity, unstable communications, and the suspension of classes. In these moments, let