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Uwan downs power and communications, displaces over 63,000 in E. Visayas

Uwan downs power and communications, displaces over 63,000 in E. Visayas

TACLOBAN CITY, LEYTE, Philippines — Super Typhoon Uwan unleashed its fury across Eastern Visayas on Sunday, November 9, displacing 18,959 families or 63,826 individuals, according to a progress report released by the Police Regional Office (PRO-8). Local government units across the region carried out preemptive evacuations, moving residents to designated evacuation centers in an effort to prevent casualties as the typhoon battered the region with powerful winds and torrential rains. Based on PRO-8 monitoring, Northern Samar recorded the highest number of evacuees with 5,289 families (17,525 individuals), followed by Southern Leyte with 4,367 families (14,055 individuals); Biliran, 3,901 families (12,845 […]... Keep on reading: Uwan downs power and communications, displaces over 63,000 in E. Visayas

DOTr announces free MRT-3, LRT-1 and 2 rides from Nov. 10 to 11

DOTr announces free MRT-3, LRT-1 and 2 rides from Nov. 10 to 11

MANILA, Philippines — Train rides in Metro Manila will be free to the public from Nov. 10 to 11 amid the effects of Super Typhoon Uwan (international name: Fung-wong), the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said Sunday. According to the DOTr in a statement, train rides at the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3), Light Rail Transit Lines 1 and 2 (LRT-1 and -2) will be free per orders of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. READ: LIVE UPDATES: Super Typhoon Uwan “Due to the bad weather brought by Typhoon Uwan, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the DOTr to implement free rides […]... Keep on reading: DOTr announces free MRT-3, LRT-1 and 2 rides from Nov. 10 to 11

Lahar flow, flooding hit Albay towns as Uwan rages

Lahar flow, flooding hit Albay towns as Uwan rages

LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY, Philippines — Heavy rains triggered lahar flow from Mount Mayon and caused flooding in several towns in Albay province during the onslaught of Super Typhoon Uwan (international name: Fung-wong) on Sunday, November 9. In Guinobatan town, the volcanic deposits along the slopes of Mayon Volcano were mobilized by the heavy rains, causing lahar flow in the villages of Masarawag. Joy Maravillas, head of the municipal disaster risk reduction and management office (MDRRMO), said the residents of Masarawag were already evacuated to schools in another village before the lahar flow. A railway in the villages of Maipon and […]... Keep on reading: Lahar flow, flooding hit Albay towns as Uwan rages

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.