Uwan ruins 25,000 homes in Catanduanes, causes P3.7-B loss in Albay

Uwan ruins 25,000 homes in Catanduanes, causes P3.7-B loss in Albay

LEGAZPI CITY — Super Typhoon “Uwan” (international name: Fung-wong) left a trail of destruction across the Bicol region, toppling homes, power and communication lines, and damaging agriculture and infrastructure. In Catanduanes province, Gov. Patrick  Azanza said in a phone interview with the Inquirer on Wednesday (Nov. 12)  that over 25,000 houses — with no breakdown yet of those damaged or destroyed — were ruined, while some 230,000 residents in 11 towns were affected by the typhoon. “Based on our initial reports, an estimated P100 million worth of agricultural and fishery losses have been recorded. However, we have yet to determine […]... Keep on reading: Uwan ruins 25,000 homes in Catanduanes, causes P3.7-B loss in Albay

‘Low chance’ that destabilization plot is true, says Jonvic Remulla

‘Low chance’ that destabilization plot is true, says Jonvic Remulla

MANILA, Philippines — There was a “low chance” that an alleged plot to destabilize the government was true, according to Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla. “As far as I’m concerned, the Constitution will be upheld and the President is doing his job and the Armed Forces have full faith in how he is working and they have sworn their allegiance to the Constitution, not to the man,” Remulla said in an interview on DZMM on Wednesday. “If you go on a scale of 1 to 10… that’d be a 1.5… […]... Keep on reading: ‘Low chance’ that destabilization plot is true, says Jonvic Remulla

House forms group to consolidate bills vs road rage

House forms group to consolidate bills vs road rage

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives has formed a technical working group (TWG) to consolidate bills addressing road rage, as transport safety advocates urge the passage of a long-overdue measure to protect motorists and commuters. During the House Committee on Transportation hearing on Wednesday, 1-Rider party-list Rep. Ramon Rodrigo Gutierrez moved to consolidate House Bill (HB) No. 668 authored by Rizal 2nd District Rep. Emigdio Tanjuatco III, HB No. 821 from Iloilo City Rep. Jam Baronda, and HB No. 4348 from Benguet Rep. Eric Yap and ACT-CIS party-list Rep. Edvic Yap. “Seeing there are provisions to reconcile among these three […]... Keep on reading: House forms group to consolidate bills vs road rage

Baby among 4 minors rescued from sex den in Surigao del Sur

Baby among 4 minors rescued from sex den in Surigao del Sur

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The Philippine National Police’s Women and Children Protection Center (PNP WCPC) has arrested a female suspect and rescued four victims, including a baby, during a Nov. 11 operation in Bayabas, Surigao del Sur, intensifying its campaign against Online Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Children (OSAEC).   In an emailed advisory from International Justice Mission (IJM) Wednesday, Nov. 12, Marianne van Elst-Sijtsma, IJM fellow, said the rescue operation was launched by the WCPC’s Mindanao Field Unit (MFU), led by Col. Mario M. Baquiran Jr., following a referral from the Philippine Internet Crimes against Children Center (PICACC).  The […]... Keep on reading: Baby among 4 minors rescued from sex den in Surigao del Sur

The prettiest looks of 'To the Moon and Back' star Toey Jarinporn Joonkiat

The prettiest looks of 'To the Moon and Back' star Toey Jarinporn Joonkiat

Toey Jarinporn Joonkiat is a prominent actress in Thailand. She is well-known for her lead roles in Thai romantic drama series The Blooming Treasure , My Undercover Chef , Secret Moon , and many more. She appeared in the Thai series To The Moon and Back , which first aired on GMA in May 2024. The said series is currently airing on Kapuso Network. Get to know more about Toey and check out her stunning looks in the gallery below.

Red tide alert up in 4 bays across Eastern Visayas

Red tide alert up in 4 bays across Eastern Visayas

TACLOBAN CITY — The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Eastern Visayas (BFAR-8) has maintained the shellfish ban in several bays in the region after samples tested positive for red tide toxin, warning the public against consuming shellfish from affected areas. In its latest advisory released Wednesday, Nov. 12, BFAR-8 reported that shellfish meat samples collected from the coastal waters of Zumarraga in Samar and Matarinao Bay in Eastern Samar—including the municipalities of General MacArthur, Quinapondan, Hernani, and Salcedo—remain positive for red tide toxin (saxitoxin). The agency also said local red tide warnings remain in effect for Cancabato Bay […]... Keep on reading: Red tide alert up in 4 bays across Eastern Visayas

Agri damage due to Uwan reaches over P188 M

Agri damage due to Uwan reaches over P188 M

MANILA, Philippines — Agricultural losses left by Super Typhoon Uwan have reached P188.27 million, with rice crops being the most affected, said the Department of Agriculture (DA) on Wednesday. Based on the latest bulletin from the DA, the total value loss amounts to approximately 10,839 metric tons in volume, impacting around 3,905 hectares of farmland and affecting 6,580 farmers. READ: LIVE UPDATES: Typhoon Uwan Rice crops were the most affected, with production loss already reaching 9,017 metric tons, amounting to P148.31 million. Corn production was next, with 1,235 metric tons, resulting in a volume loss of P21.27 million. A total […]... Keep on reading: Agri damage due to Uwan reaches over P188 M

3 fatalities in Kalinga landslide found

3 fatalities in Kalinga landslide found

TUGUEGARAO CITY — The bodies of three men who were among four people buried in a landslide on Monday (November 10) were recovered on Tuesday in Barangay Western Uma, Lubuagan, Kalinga, a town official said. Lawyer James Tagaotao, Lubuagan town administrator, identified the victims as Ricardo, Aquino, and Rox Magwin, whose remains were turned over to their families. Retrieval teams are still working to recover the body of village councilor Redento Tinio, a tour guide who accompanied the Magwin family on a nature trek before the typhoon struck. Tagaotao said Tinio’s body was spotted at the edge of a steep […]... Keep on reading: 3 fatalities in Kalinga landslide found