Palace suspends govt work, classes in typhoon-hit areas

Palace suspends govt work, classes in typhoon-hit areas

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Sunday ordered the suspension of work in government offices on Monday, November 10, as well as classes in several regions on November 10 and 11, due to the expected major impact of Super Typhoon Uwan upon the recommendation of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, by the authority of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., issued Memorandum Circular No. 106 which suspends government work in the National Capital Region (NCR), Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), and in the regions of Ilocos, Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, Southern Tagalog, Mimaropa, Bicol and Eastern Visayas on November 10. The circular suspended classes in all levels in those regions, including Regions VI, VII, and the Negros Island Region, for two days. However, agencies involved in the delivery of basic and health services, preparedness/response to disasters and calamities, and/or the performance of other vital services, were directed to continue their operations and render the necessary services to ensure continuity of essential government functions. “All other government agencies in the aforementioned regions may implement alternate work arrangements, as may be necessary, subject to applicable laws, rules and regulations,” MC 106 further stated. The localized cancellation or suspension of classes and/or work in government offices in other regions “may be implemented by their respective Local Chief Executives, pursuant to relevant laws, rules and regulations.” On the other hand, the suspension of work in private companies and offices is left to the discretion of their respective heads.

JUST IN: Work in government in Metro Manila, Cordillera Administrative Region, Regions 1, 2, 3, 4-A, 4-B, 5, and 8 are suspended on Nov. 10 due to forecasted impacts of Super Typhoon #UwanPH.  

Classes at all levels in these regions, including Regions 6 and 7 were suspended on

JUST IN: Work in government in Metro Manila, Cordillera Administrative Region, Regions 1, 2, 3, 4-A, 4-B, 5, and 8 are suspended on Nov. 10 due to forecasted impacts of Super Typhoon #UwanPH. Classes at all levels in these regions, including Regions 6 and 7 were suspended on

JUST IN: Work in government in Metro Manila, Cordillera Administrative Region, Regions 1, 2, 3, 4-A, 4-B, 5, and 8 are suspended on Nov. 10 due to forecasted impacts of Super Typhoon #UwanPH. Classes at all levels in these regions, including Regions 6 and 7 were suspended on

WATCH: Trees sway as strong winds brought by Super Typhoon #UwanPH pound Garchitorena, Camarines Sur on Sunday, Nov. 9.

As of 8 a.m. on Sunday, Garchitorena, as well as towns of Siruma, Caramoan, Tinambac, and Lagonoy in Camarines Sur are under Signal No. 5.

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WATCH: Trees sway as strong winds brought by Super Typhoon #UwanPH pound Garchitorena, Camarines Sur on Sunday, Nov. 9. As of 8 a.m. on Sunday, Garchitorena, as well as towns of Siruma, Caramoan, Tinambac, and Lagonoy in Camarines Sur are under Signal No. 5. Nelson

WATCH: Trees sway as strong winds brought by Super Typhoon #UwanPH pound Garchitorena, Camarines Sur on Sunday, Nov. 9. As of 8 a.m. on Sunday, Garchitorena, as well as towns of Siruma, Caramoan, Tinambac, and Lagonoy in Camarines Sur are under Signal No. 5. Nelson

Some parts of Metro Manila, 5 provinces to have brownouts this week

Some parts of Metro Manila, 5 provinces to have brownouts this week

MANILA, Philippines — Some areas in Metro Manila, Batangas, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna and Rizal will have power interruptions this week because of maintenance works, Meralco said on Sunday. In Metro Manila, some areas in Bgy. Sto. Niño, Parañaque City will have no power on November 11-12 between 11:30 p.m. and 4:30 a.m. because of the installation and replacement of electricity poles and line reconductoring work along Pascor Drive. Affected areas include a portion of Pascor Drive from Pascor Bridge to Veronica De Leon Ave., Santa Agueda St., Delbros Ave., Pacific Drive and Atlantic Drive; and Pacific Grand Villa Subd. In Quezon City, some parts of Brgy. Payatas will have no electricity on November 12-13 between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. because of line reconductoring works and replacement of electricity poles along Paseo Del Carmen St. Affected areas include a portion of Paseo Del Carmen St. from Payatas Road (Litex Road) to Amlac Ville Subd.; Visayas St. in Dumpsite Neighborhood Association Compound; portion of Lupang Pangako Phases I and IV; Gravel Pit, Legaspi and Visayas Hills Sts.; and Amlac Senior High School. Also, some areas in Neopolitan Phase 6 Subd., Bgy. Pasong Putik, Quezon City will experience power interruptions on November 12 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. because of the installation of electricity poles and line reconductoring works. Those that will be affected include a portion of Ipil St. from Mahogany St. to Narra St. in Neopolitan Phase 6 Subd.; and a portion of Narra St. from Molave St. to Ipil St. including Talisay and Tindalo Sts. in Neopolitan Phase 6 Subd. In Caloocan City, some areas in Dagat–Dagatan will have no electricity on November 11-12 between 11:30 p.m. and 5 a.m. because of line reconductoring works along Lapu–Lapu Ext. St. Affected areas include a portion of Lapu–Lapu Ext. St. from Dagat–Dagatan Ave. to Salaysay, Sabalo, Alamang, Alimasag, Sinalyasi, Sapang, Sarimburaw, Sap–Sap and Kapak Liit Sts. In Navotas, some parts of Bgy. Tanza will have no power on November 14 between 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. due to the upgrading of electricity facilities in Merville Subd., Bgy. Tanza. Places that will be affected are a portion of Sampaguita St. from Waling-Waling St. to Chungkang St. including Ilang-Ilang, Camia, Rosal, Jasmin, Champaca, Doña Aurora, Rosas, Azucena, Adelfa, Calachuchi, Bridal Bouquet, Amapola, Bougainvilla, De Amor, Sunflower, Cadena, Cattleya and Ma. Luz Sts. in Merville Subd.; Gasak/Carville Subd. and Navotas Socialized Housing Project Subd. Meanwhile, Globe Telecoms Batangas Host in Bgy. Bolbok, Batangas City will have no power on November 13 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. due to electricity maintenance works. Some areas in Angat, and Pandi, Bulacan will have power interruptions on November 14 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. because of the upgrading of electricity facilities in Bgy. Cacarong Matanda, Pandi. Areas that will be affected are a portion of Lawang Bato Road from Villa Lois Subd. in Bgy. Siling Bata to Pandi–Bustos Road including Padre Pio Subd., Pandi Heights Subd. Phases I and II, Pandi Village Phase I, Sitio Bitukang Manok and Sitio Lawang Bato in Bgys. Cacarong Bato, Cacarong Matanda and Pinagkuartelan in Pandi; A portion of Pandi–Bustos Road from Bgy. Cacarong Matanda to and including Logia De Cacarong Subd. in Bgy. Real De Cacarong in Pandi; and a portion of Paltok Road from Pandi–Bustos Road to Malawak Road in Bgy. Paltok, Angat. In Cavite, some parts of Maragondon and Ternate will have a short power interruption on November 13 between 8:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. because of maintenance works inside Meralco–Puerto Azul substation. Areas that will be affected include a portion of Sapang–Pinagsanhan Road from Ternate–Nasugbu Road to and including Bgy. Pinagsanhan 1-A and 1-B in Maragondon; and Bgy. Sapang I and II in Ternate. In Laguna, some areas in Sta. Cruz and Pila will have no electricity on November 15 between 7:30 a.m. and 8 a.m. and then between 12 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. because of the retirement of facilities along Lumban–Caliraya–Cavinti Road in Lumban, Laguna. Affected areas include a portion of Sta. Cruz–Pila National Highway from Bgy. Pagsawitan, Sta. Cruz to Gen. A. Luna Ave. in Pila Town Proper, Pila including portions of Bgy. Bubukal, Calios, Duhat, Gatid, Labuin, Pagsawitan, Palasan, Patimbao, San Jose, San Juan, San Pablo Sur, San Pablo Norte, Santisima Cruz, Sto. Angel Central, Sto. Angel Norte, Sto. Angel Sur and Sta. Cruz Town Proper in Sta. Cruz. In Rizal, some parts of Bgy. San Jose, Antipolo City will have no power on November 10 between 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. because of the reconstruction of electricity facilities along Marcos Highway in Sitio Calumpang, Bgy. San Jose. Those that will be affected include a portion of Marcos Highway from Manila Water Cabading Pump Station & Reservoir to JMMR Hardware Shop in Sitio Calumpang, Bgy. San Jose. Also, some areas in Bgy. San Jose, Antipolo City and in Bgy. Pinugay, Baras will have no electricity on November 11 between 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. because of line reconstruction works along Antipolo St. Between 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. and then between 3 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., areas that will be affected include a portion of Antipolo St. from Pure Harvest Veg. Corp. in Bgy. Pinugay, Baras to and including Christ The Potter Christian Community Church Inc.; Sitio Kapatagan and Sitio Rizza in Bgy. San Jose, Antipolo City; And Southville 9 Phases 1–5 in Bgy. Pinugay, Baras. Between 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., places that will have no electricity are a portion of Antipolo St. from Saint Joseph Residences 2 Subd. to Chicumi Poultry Dressing and Processing Plant 2 in Bgy. Pinugay, Baras.

Walang Pasok: Palace suspends classes in Luzon, Visayas due to Uwan

Walang Pasok: Palace suspends classes in Luzon, Visayas due to Uwan

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang has suspended classes at all levels in both public and private schools for two days in the provinces of Luzon and the Visayas due to the forecasted major impact of Super Typhoon Uwan (international name: Fung-wong) in the country. Under Memorandum Circular No. 106 signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on Sunday, classes are suspended from November 10 (Monday) to November 11 (Tuesday) in 12 out of the 18 regions in the country:  READ: LIVE UPDATES: Typhoon Uwan 1. National Capital Region (NCR) 2. Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) 3. Region I – Ilocos Region 4. Region II […]... Keep on reading: Walang Pasok: Palace suspends classes in Luzon, Visayas due to Uwan

Strong winds and waves caused by Typhoon #UwanPH destroyed coastal homes in Brgy. Barra, Roxas City on Sunday, November 9.

The city is still reeling from the damage caused by the October 18 flash flood during Typhoon Ramil. ( Office of Mayor Dadivas) | via Tara Yap

Strong winds and waves caused by Typhoon #UwanPH destroyed coastal homes in Brgy. Barra, Roxas City on Sunday, November 9. The city is still reeling from the damage caused by the October 18 flash flood during Typhoon Ramil. ( Office of Mayor Dadivas) | via Tara Yap

Strong winds and waves caused by Typhoon #UwanPH destroyed coastal homes in Brgy. Barra, Roxas City on Sunday, November 9. The city is still reeling from the damage caused by the October 18 flash flood during Typhoon Ramil. ( Office of Mayor Dadivas) | via Tara Yap

‘UWAN’ INTENSIFIES INTO A SUPER TYPHOON

Tropical cyclone #UwanPH has intensified into a super typhoon, prompting PAGASA to raise the highest wind signal over parts of Luzon as it batters Catanduanes and nearby areas with life-threatening winds and coastal flooding.

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‘UWAN’ INTENSIFIES INTO A SUPER TYPHOON Tropical cyclone #UwanPH has intensified into a super typhoon, prompting PAGASA to raise the highest wind signal over parts of Luzon as it batters Catanduanes and nearby areas with life-threatening winds and coastal flooding. Read:

‘UWAN’ INTENSIFIES INTO A SUPER TYPHOON Tropical cyclone #UwanPH has intensified into a super typhoon, prompting PAGASA to raise the highest wind signal over parts of Luzon as it batters Catanduanes and nearby areas with life-threatening winds and coastal flooding. Read:

Over 6,000 passengers stranded in ports nationwide due to Uwan – PCG

Over 6,000 passengers stranded in ports nationwide due to Uwan – PCG

MANILA, Philippines — Amid the onslaught of Super Typhoon Uwan, 6,607 individuals, including passengers, crew and cargo staff, were stranded across 86 ports nationwide on Monday morning, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported. With wind signals as high as Signal no. 5 up, authorities have suspended sea travel in all areas affected by Uwan. From 12 a.m. to 4 a.m. on Monday, the PCG also recorded a total of 3,161 rolling cargoes, 83 vessels, and 22 motorbancas stranded, while 408 vessels, and 304 motorbancas are taking shelter. READ: Mass evacuations ahead of intensifying Uwan  The PCG recorded the highest number […]... Keep on reading: Over 6,000 passengers stranded in ports nationwide due to Uwan – PCG

Super Typhoon Uwan hits Bicol and Eastern Visayas, causes power outages

Super Typhoon Uwan hits Bicol and Eastern Visayas, causes power outages

MANILA, Philippines — Power outages were reported Sunday in parts of Bicol and Eastern Visayas as Super Typhoon Uwan (international name Fung-wong) approaches the landmass of Luzon. In a video statement sent to reporters, Office of Civil Defense (OCD) deputy administrator for administration Assistant Secretary Bernardo Rafaelito Alejandro IV said Uwan's strong winds and rains are already felt in these two regions. "Typhoon Uwan is now starting to affect Region 8 and the Bicol Region. It's near those areas and its rains and winds are already felt there," he said. Alejandro said based on initial reports coming from their regional offices, Tacloban City, along with the towns of Palo, Bato, Babatngon, all in Leyte, reported losing power as of 4 a.m., with some parts of Northern Samar also reporting power outages. Power outages were also reported in the Catanduanes area, the OCD official added. "Power outages are now being reported in various areas in the Bicol Region," Alejandro said. There were no reports yet of floods and landslides as of Sunday morning. Meanwhile, families preemptively evacuated in Albay were placed at about 50,000 as of 3 a.m. Sunday. Alejandro reminded all local government units in the path of ‘Uwan’, particularly in Southern, Central and Northern Luzon, to take the necessary preemptive measures.