MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Uwan (int’l name: Fung-wong) intensified again, according to the state weather bureau’s latest update early Sunday morning, as it moved closer to Catanduanes province. A bulletin posted by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) showed that Uwan now has maximum sustained winds of 175 kilometers per hour (kph) and […]... Keep on reading: Typhoon Uwan intensifies again, moves closer to Catanduanes

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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) on Saturday warned of widespread severe flooding and landslides as intense to torrential rainfall is expected over Catanduanes and five other areas in Luzon and the Visayas from Saturday to Sunday afternoon due to Typhoon Uwan (international name: Fung-Wong). READ: Typhoon Uwan gains strength; 5 areas now under Signal No. 3 In its 5 p.m. advisory, Pagasa said that aside from Catanduanes, the following areas will experience over 200 millimeters of rainfall: Meanwhile, the following areas will experience heavy to intense rainfall (100 to 200 millimeters) from Saturday to […]... Keep on reading: Low-lying coastal areas under storm surge alert as Uwan intensifies

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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) on Saturday warned of widespread severe flooding and landslides as intense to torrential rainfall is expected over Catanduanes and five other areas in Luzon and the Visayas from Saturday to Sunday afternoon due to Typhoon Uwan (international name: Fung-Wong). READ: Typhoon Uwan gains strength; 5 areas now under Signal No. 3 In its 5 p.m. advisory, Pagasa said that aside from Catanduanes, the following areas will experience over 200 millimeters of rainfall: Meanwhile, the following areas will experience heavy to intense rainfall (100 to 200 millimeters) from Saturday to […]... Keep on reading: Pagasa warns of floods, landslides as Uwan to dump heavy rains

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Typhoon Uwan (Fung-wong) already has maximum sustained winds of 175 km/h as of 5 am on Sunday, November 9. A super typhoon is classified as having maximum sustained winds of 185 km/h or above.

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Typhoon Uwan (Fung-wong) already has maximum sustained winds of 175 km/h as of 5 am on Sunday, November 9. A super typhoon is classified as having maximum sustained winds of 185 km/h or above.

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Reflections for today

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MANILA, Philippines — The span between Sunday morning to Monday morning will be the most crucial time for several areas in Luzon as Typhoon Uwan (international name: Fung-wong) is expected to hit the eastern side and cross the landmass during this period, state meteorologists said. In its briefing on Sunday, 5:00 a.m., the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said that as Uwan crosses over the Luzon landmass, areas susceptible to hazards may experience flooding and landslides. “This is what we would like to emphasize: by 2:00 a.m. Typhoon Uwan is currently situated here (east […]... Keep on reading: Uwan watch: Sunday to Monday morning most crucial time, says Pagasa

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MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has issued Executive Order (EO) No. 103, extending the transition period for the full devolution of certain executive branch functions to local government units (LGUs) until 2028. According to EO 103 signed on Nov. 6, provinces and municipalities will gradually shift to full devolution by no later than […]... Keep on reading: Local governments given until 2028 to assume devolved functions

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MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon “Tino” (international name: Kalmaegi) has left at least 204 people dead, 109 missing and 156 injured across the Visayas and parts of Mindanao, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) reported on Saturday. Based on the OCD data provided by deputy spokesperson Diego Mariano, Cebu was the hardest-hit province, with 141 deaths, […]... Keep on reading: Tino death toll rises to 204; 109 missing, 156 injured

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MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed Proclamation No. 1077 to allow a state of calamity to remain over separate areas and maximize the use of rescue, relief, recovery and rehabilitation efforts. The proclamation also activates the National Public Health Emergency Operations Center (PHEOC), to be headed by the Department of Health (DOH) Secretary, […]... Keep on reading: State of calamity may remain in multiple areas for over one year

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Gregoria “Oryang” de Jesus (1875-1943), who would play an important role in Philippine history at the turn of the century, grew up in Caloocan as the obedient daughter of a practicing Catholic couple. Her father strongly disapproved when Andres Bonifacio—a much older widower and, on top of that, a mason—began to court her. Nevertheless, headstrong […]... Keep on reading: Gregoria de Jesus, woman warrior, in a ‘Pinay pop musical’

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MANILA, Philippines — A new museum celebrating the life and legacy of war hero and former Bulacan Gov. Alejo Santos was recently inaugurated inside the Bulacan State University (BulSu) campus in Bustos town. The event is part of the 50th anniversary celebration of the school, first established by Santos and company as the Bustos Vocational […]... Keep on reading: Bulacan town fetes war hero Alejo Santos

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MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon “Uwan” (international name: Fung-wong) continued to intensify as it began to move toward the Philippine Sea in the eastern portion of Bicol Region, the state weather bureau said on Saturday. Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 3 has been raised over Catanduanes, the eastern portion of Camarines Sur, eastern portion of Albay, […]... Keep on reading: Mass evacuations ahead of intensifying Uwan

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MANILA, Philippines — Metro Manila on Saturday braced itself for the worst as Typhoon “Uwan” (international name: Fung-wong) was projected to move 245 kilometers east-southeast of Baler, Aurora, by Sunday afternoon. The Metro Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council placed the capital, home to about 15 million, on “red alert” to ensure quick, full-scale […]... Keep on reading: Metro Manila on red alert; free mall parking offered amid Uwan

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MANILA, Philippines — Ramon Magsaysay Award winner Fr. Flaviano “Flavie” Villanueva expressed support for the creation of a “truth commission” on the Duterte drug war, saying it would lead to deeper transparency and accountability over the thousands of extrajudicial killings (EJKs) during the previous administration. In a speech on Friday formally accepting the award, considered […]... Keep on reading: Magsaysay Award winner pushes for ‘truth commission’ on drug war

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BOGOTA, Colombia—Colombian photographer Édgar Jiménez, 75, walked around a room exhibiting “Adam and Eve,” his portrait of two of the first hippopotamuses that were brought to Colombia in the 1980s by the late drug kingpin Pablo Escobar. Jiménez, who once served as Escobar’s personal photographer, recalled taking the picture from only about 4 meters (13 […]... Keep on reading: Colombian artists tackle drug war -- thru Escobar pet hippos

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