MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine and Korean governments inaugurated new rice seed processing and cold storage facilities in Nueva Ecija that the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) said would enhance the country’s rice supply chain. PhilRice said these facilities would help reduce postharvest losses, speed up processing and ensure the timely distribution of quality seeds […]... Keep on reading: Philippine rice supply chain gets boost with new complex

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MANILA, Philippines – Puregold Price Club Inc., the listed grocery retail chain led by tycoon Lucio Co, continued to enjoy a stronger bottom line on the back of sustained revenue momentum in the first nine months. The company on Monday said its consolidated net income grew 5.6 percent to P7.3 billion from P6.9 billion in […]... Keep on reading: Puregold 9-mo profit rises to P7.3B on robust store sales

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MANILA, Philippines – Puregold Price Club Inc., the listed grocery retail chain led by tycoon Lucio Co, continued to enjoy a stronger bottom line on the back of sustained revenue momentum in the first nine months. The company on Monday said its consolidated net income grew 5.6 percent to P7.3 billion from P6.9 billion in […]... Keep on reading: Puregold 9-mo profit rises to P7.3B on robust store sales

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Alarmed by exorbitant interest rates and other fees imposed by lending platforms, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto had ordered the Securities and Exchange Commission to adopt stricter measures on abusive and exploitative lending practices. He wants to put a cap on interest rates and other lending costs on unsecured loans, depending on their amount, which does […]... Keep on reading: Root cause of predatory lending

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Alarmed by exorbitant interest rates and other fees imposed by lending platforms, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto had ordered the Securities and Exchange Commission to adopt stricter measures on abusive and exploitative lending practices. He wants to put a cap on interest rates and other lending costs on unsecured loans, depending on their amount, which does […]... Keep on reading: Root cause of predatory lending

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The economy’s animal spirits are down. Gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 4 percent in the third quarter of 2025, the lowest quarterly growth since 2011, excluding pandemic years. The slowdown came not from lack of funds or demand, but from hesitation. Services expanded 5.5 percent, agriculture 2.8 percent, industry only 0.7 percent. Within construction’s […]... Keep on reading: Tethered bulls: On sub-par Q3 GDP growth

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The economy’s animal spirits are down. Gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 4 percent in the third quarter of 2025, the lowest quarterly growth since 2011, excluding pandemic years. The slowdown came not from lack of funds or demand, but from hesitation. Services expanded 5.5 percent, agriculture 2.8 percent, industry only 0.7 percent. Within construction’s […]... Keep on reading: Tethered bulls: On sub-par Q3 GDP growth

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Good day. Here are the stories of The Manila Times for Tuesday, November 10, 2025. Today’s episode is brought to you by Wilcon Depot, The Philippines’ leading home improvement and construction supplies retailer — your Trusted Building Partner. READ: Uwan batters country; destruction widespread ENTIRE villages lay submerged, and scores of towns remained without electricity on Monday as Super Typhoon Uwan (international name: Fung-wong) left the Philippines after killing at least two people and displacing more than a million. “Uwan,” with a footprint that spanned nearly the entire country, slammed into the eastern seaboard as a super typhoon on Sunday evening, uprooting trees and swamping towns in its path. It landed days after Typhoon Tino (international name: Kalmaegi) swept through the islands of the central Philippines, killing at least 224 people. “Uwan” devastated large parts of the Philippines, displacing more than 1 million people and leaving widespread destruction across Luzon and the Visayas, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Monday. READ: Pope offers prayers to victims of Super Typhoon Uwan POPE Leo XIV on Monday expressed his deep sympathies and prayed for Filipinos who were affected by Super Typhoon Uwan.  “I express my closeness to the people of the Philippines who have been hit by a violent typhoon. I pray for the deceased and their families, as well as for the injured and displaced,” the pope said in a post on X. The pope also offered a prayer to Filipinos during his weekly Angelus message in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday in Rome. READ: 312 public schools damaged in typhoon THE Department of Education (DepEd) reported on Monday that at least 312 public schools were damaged by Super Typhoon Uwan.  In a statement, the department said the Nov. 10 noon situation report from the DepEd Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Service showed that 1,182 classrooms suffered minor damage, 366 classrooms suffered major damage, and 261 were destroyed. Bicol, Calabarzon, and the Cordillera Administrative Region logged the highest numbers of damaged classrooms due to Uwan, the DepEd said. It reported that 5,572 classrooms were being used as evacuation centers that were temporarily housing displaced families. These classrooms were in 1,072 schools across 11 regions, it said. READ: Dela Rosa's lawyers cite legal obstacles to his turnover to the ICC LAWYERS for Sen. Ronald dela Rosa warned that the government has no legal basis to invoke Section 17 of Republic Act (RA) 9851 — the Philippine Act on Crimes Against International Humanitarian Law, Genocide, and Other Crimes Against Humanity — to justify surrendering the senator to the International Criminal Court (ICC). The statement, issued through the law firm of Torreon and Partners, headed by Israelito Torreon, came amid reports that the ICC has already issued a warrant of arrest against dela Rosa, with a diffusion order allegedly circulated to international law enforcement agencies for possible surveillance and enforcement. According to the senator’s legal team, there are indications that the government may again rely on Section 17 of RA 9851 to justify the “immediate surrender” of dela Rosa to the ICC — an action they described as unconstitutional, baseless, and a grave distortion of Philippine law. BUSINESS: FDI slump continues NET foreign direct investments (FDI) markedly fell in August, data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed on Monday, as companies abroad drastically reduced transactions with local units. At $494 million, net inflows plummeted by 40.5 percent from $830 million a year earlier. It was also 61.0 percent lower than the $1.3 billion recorded in July. Year to date, net FDI inflows dropped by 22.5 percent to $5.2 billion from the $6.7 billion posted in January to August 2024. SPORTS: Ouano rules Intl 9-Ball Open in Indonesia FILIPINO cue artists continued to dominate the international scene as Genesis Ouano reigned supreme in the Bojue International 9-Ball Open held at the Indonesia Convention Exhibition ICE BSD City in Jakarta, Indonesia. Ouano’s triumph was a testament to the country’s prowess in the sport, as he outmaneuvered veteran cue master James Aranas in a nail-biting 9-8 win, securing the championship title in an all-Filipino showdown. The momentum seemed to be shifting in Aranas’ favor, but a crucial scratch on his break proved to be a turning point in the match. READ: Opinion and editorial Antonio Contreras and Orlando Mercado are today’s front page columnists. Contreras’ column is about how ignoring the Section 15 of Presidential Decree 705 turned our uplands into disaster zones. Meanwhile, Mercado’s column discusses natural disasters, green house effects and what can be done to help address the problems Filipinos face during disasters. Today’s editorial is about improving our typhoon communication. For more news and information, read The Manila Times on print, subscribe to its digital edition or log on to www.manilatimes.net. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and LinkedIn; and be part of our communities on Viber, Telegram, and Mastodon.

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Good day. Here are the stories of The Manila Times for Tuesday, November 10, 2025. Today’s episode is brought to you by Wilcon Depot, The Philippines’ leading home improvement and construction supplies retailer — your Trusted Building Partner. READ: Uwan batters country; destruction widespread ENTIRE villages lay submerged, and scores of towns remained without electricity on Monday as Super Typhoon Uwan (international name: Fung-wong) left the Philippines after killing at least two people and displacing more than a million. “Uwan,” with a footprint that spanned nearly the entire country, slammed into the eastern seaboard as a super typhoon on Sunday evening, uprooting trees and swamping towns in its path. It landed days after Typhoon Tino (international name: Kalmaegi) swept through the islands of the central Philippines, killing at least 224 people. “Uwan” devastated large parts of the Philippines, displacing more than 1 million people and leaving widespread destruction across Luzon and the Visayas, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Monday. READ: Pope offers prayers to victims of Super Typhoon Uwan POPE Leo XIV on Monday expressed his deep sympathies and prayed for Filipinos who were affected by Super Typhoon Uwan.  “I express my closeness to the people of the Philippines who have been hit by a violent typhoon. I pray for the deceased and their families, as well as for the injured and displaced,” the pope said in a post on X. The pope also offered a prayer to Filipinos during his weekly Angelus message in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday in Rome. READ: 312 public schools damaged in typhoon THE Department of Education (DepEd) reported on Monday that at least 312 public schools were damaged by Super Typhoon Uwan.  In a statement, the department said the Nov. 10 noon situation report from the DepEd Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Service showed that 1,182 classrooms suffered minor damage, 366 classrooms suffered major damage, and 261 were destroyed. Bicol, Calabarzon, and the Cordillera Administrative Region logged the highest numbers of damaged classrooms due to Uwan, the DepEd said. It reported that 5,572 classrooms were being used as evacuation centers that were temporarily housing displaced families. These classrooms were in 1,072 schools across 11 regions, it said. READ: Dela Rosa's lawyers cite legal obstacles to his turnover to the ICC LAWYERS for Sen. Ronald dela Rosa warned that the government has no legal basis to invoke Section 17 of Republic Act (RA) 9851 — the Philippine Act on Crimes Against International Humanitarian Law, Genocide, and Other Crimes Against Humanity — to justify surrendering the senator to the International Criminal Court (ICC). The statement, issued through the law firm of Torreon and Partners, headed by Israelito Torreon, came amid reports that the ICC has already issued a warrant of arrest against dela Rosa, with a diffusion order allegedly circulated to international law enforcement agencies for possible surveillance and enforcement. According to the senator’s legal team, there are indications that the government may again rely on Section 17 of RA 9851 to justify the “immediate surrender” of dela Rosa to the ICC — an action they described as unconstitutional, baseless, and a grave distortion of Philippine law. BUSINESS: FDI slump continues NET foreign direct investments (FDI) markedly fell in August, data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed on Monday, as companies abroad drastically reduced transactions with local units. At $494 million, net inflows plummeted by 40.5 percent from $830 million a year earlier. It was also 61.0 percent lower than the $1.3 billion recorded in July. Year to date, net FDI inflows dropped by 22.5 percent to $5.2 billion from the $6.7 billion posted in January to August 2024. SPORTS: Ouano rules Intl 9-Ball Open in Indonesia FILIPINO cue artists continued to dominate the international scene as Genesis Ouano reigned supreme in the Bojue International 9-Ball Open held at the Indonesia Convention Exhibition ICE BSD City in Jakarta, Indonesia. Ouano’s triumph was a testament to the country’s prowess in the sport, as he outmaneuvered veteran cue master James Aranas in a nail-biting 9-8 win, securing the championship title in an all-Filipino showdown. The momentum seemed to be shifting in Aranas’ favor, but a crucial scratch on his break proved to be a turning point in the match. READ: Opinion and editorial Antonio Contreras and Orlando Mercado are today’s front page columnists. Contreras’ column is about how ignoring the Section 15 of Presidential Decree 705 turned our uplands into disaster zones. Meanwhile, Mercado’s column discusses natural disasters, green house effects and what can be done to help address the problems Filipinos face during disasters. Today’s editorial is about improving our typhoon communication. For more news and information, read The Manila Times on print, subscribe to its digital edition or log on to www.manilatimes.net. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and LinkedIn; and be part of our communities on Viber, Telegram, and Mastodon.

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• 2 gün, 11 saat, 51 dakika

The Coast Guard Station–Davao Oriental conducted a maritime patrol in Pujada Bay after spill reports but found no signs of oil. Authorities assured preventive measures are in place to protect the protected area and its marine life, reminding residents of the severe impact of marine pollution.

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• 2 gün, 12 saat, 38 dakika

Digos City Mayor Josef Cagas rolled out a comprehensive plan to curb rising robbery and snatching incidents, intensifying police patrols in high-risk areas like Rizal Avenue and Zones 1-3. The LGU issued a stern warning that lawlessness "will not be tolerated."

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• 2 gün, 12 saat, 44 dakika

ENTIRE villages lay submerged, and scores of towns remained without electricity on Monday as Super Typhoon Uwan (international name: Fung-wong) left the Philippines after killing at least two people and displacing more than a million. “Uwan,” with a footprint that spanned nearly the entire country, slammed into the eastern seaboard as a super typhoon on Sunday evening, uprooting trees and swamping towns in its path. It landed days after Typhoon Tino (international name: Kalmaegi) swept through the islands of the central Philippines, killing at least 224 people. “Uwan” devastated large parts of the Philippines, displacing more than 1 million people and leaving widespread destruction across Luzon and the Visayas, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Monday. The typhoon intensified into a super typhoon before making landfall in Dinalungan, Aurora, on the evening of Nov. 9. It has since weakened over the West Philippine Sea, but its impact continues to be felt nationwide, with severe flooding, power outages, and transport paralysis reported in multiple regions. Cleanup efforts were underway on Monday from Cagayan province in the far north to the hard-hit Catanduanes island, more than 1,000 kilometers to the south. In Cagayan, provincial rescue chief Rueli Rapsing said a flash flood in neighboring Apayao province had caused the Chico River to burst its banks, sending nearby residents scrambling for higher ground. “We received reports around six in the morning... that some people were already on their roofs,” he said. While most had been rescued, video showed that some were still trapped. More than 5,000 people were safely evacuated before the overflowing Cagayan River buried the small city of Tuguegarao about 30 kilometers away. “Tuguegarao is underwater now,” Rapsing said. Schools and government offices across the main island of Luzon were closed on Monday. That included the capital Manila, where residents were cleaning up after a night of heavy rain. In Aurora province, rescue worker Geofry Parrocha said officials were assessing the damage. “We’re seeing many damaged houses, and some of our main roads were not passable due to landslides,” he said from Dipaculao town, where power had yet to be restored. “We couldn’t mobilize last night because the rain was heavy and the volume of water was high.” The ground was shaking Samar province, hammered by Typhoon Tino last week, recorded the first known death from Uwan on Sunday. Rescuer Juniel Tagarino said the body of a 64-year-old woman who had been trying to evacuate was pulled from under debris and fallen trees in Catbalogan City. “The wind was so strong and the rain was heavy.... According to her family members, she might have forgotten something and gone back inside her house,” Tagarino said. The civil defense office later confirmed a second death, a person who drowned in a flash flood on Catanduanes island. Storm surges sent waves hurtling over streets and floodwaters inundating homes in some areas of Catanduanes. “The waves started roaring around 7 a.m. When the waves hit the seawall, it felt like the ground was shaking,” resident Edson Casarino, 33, said. Verified video showed a church in Virac town surrounded by floodwaters that reached halfway up its entrance. There was also major flooding in southern Luzon’s Bicol region, where verified video showed streets transformed into raging torrents of water. More than 1.4 million people nationwide were evacuated in the face of the storm. The NDRRMC said Uwan affected 1,198,039 individuals, or 330,792 families. A massive preemptive evacuation moved 1.4 million residents to safer areas before the storm’s landfall, with 149,902 families now staying in 8,901 evacuation centers. The Bicol Region (Region 5) bore the brunt of the destruction, accounting for the majority of displaced residents and infrastructure damage. Two deaths and two injuries were initially confirmed in Regions 5, 6 and 8. However, local authorities later reported an additional incident in Nueva Vizcaya, where twin children were killed in a landslide in Barangay Balangabang, Kayapa. The figures remain subject to validation by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), which oversees casualty verification. Extensive damage Infrastructure suffered extensive damage, with 149 road sections and 32 bridges affected, many remaining impassable. Power outages were reported in 168 cities and municipalities, while 20 areas in Region 5 lost all communication lines. Flooding was recorded in 132 areas, and 13 coastal communities experienced storm surges. Transportation and utilities were severely disrupted. The Department of Transportation (DOTr) reported that 178 seaports suspended operations, stranding 6,210 passengers, 2,900 rolling cargoes, and 80 vessels. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) confirmed four vessels ran aground in Antique, Batangas, and Palawan but noted no casualties or oil spills. At least 1,085 houses were damaged — 89 destroyed and 996 partially damaged — while assessments are still ongoing. Government offices suspended work in 615 cities and municipalities, and classes were called off in 995 localities as a precaution. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) have mobilized over P2.6 billion in standby funds and P6.4 million in immediate food and non-food assistance, including 4,776 family food packs, 2,699 ready-to-eat meals, 150 modular tents, hygiene kits and tarpaulins. The DSWD maintains P2.3 billion worth of stockpiles for continued relief distribution. Search, rescue and retrieval operations remain in full force. The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), Philippine Coast Guard, and Philippine National Police (PNP) have collectively deployed 894 rescue teams and 190 assets, including land, sea and air units. The AFP said 349 disaster response task units and search-and-rescue teams have been deployed nationwide, supported by 11,903 personnel and over 3,000 assets. The BFP reported rescuing more than 181,000 individuals and clearing 157 roads blocked by debris, while the PCG said it evacuated 175,000 people and rescued 435 individuals at the height of the typhoon. Aurora remains among the hardest-hit provinces. Four municipalities were initially isolated by landslides, prompting the Department of Public Works and Highways to rush clearing operations to restore access and communication. Health authorities also remain on alert. The Department of Health (DOH) reported P156 million worth of available health logistics for affected communities. Preemptive evacuation saved lives President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. commended local government units and national agencies for their coordinated preemptive evacuation efforts, which he said saved countless lives. “Once again, this shows how effective preemptive evacuation is. This approach clearly minimized casualties despite the strength of the storm,” Marcos said in a statement. The president directed the NDRRMC and government agencies to sustain relief and rehabilitation operations and ensure immediate restoration of lifelines, such as power, water and communication, in affected regions. Marcos issued the directive during a meeting with some Cabinet officials of regions directly hit by the weather disturbance, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro relayed. “In a meeting this morning, President Marcos ordered the Department of Social Welfare and Development, led by Secretary Rex Gatchalian, to continue providing assistance to all those affected by the typhoon,” she said in Filipino in a statement. The DSWD, she noted, has been keeping tabs on evacuation centers round-the-clock to determine the needs of those displaced by Uwan. The agency likewise reported that the Bicol Region, which was directly hit by the typhoon, tallied the highest number of evacuees, with more than 100,000 families displaced. In Camarines Sur, 44,000 families were affected, while Quezon province listed around 20,000 families under the Calabarzon region. Medical teams from the Department of Health were deployed to the temporary shelters to ensure there would be no spread of illnesses among the evacuees. “The president also immediately instructed the Department of Public Works and Highways, led by Secretary Vince Dizon, to begin rehabilitation efforts on damaged roads so that the delivery of aid to any part of the country would not be delayed,” Castro said. Meanwhile, the OCD said Pangasinan suffered severe flooding that has since started to recede. Four deaths were reported, though two were still under validation, while no missing persons have been confirmed. The president has instructed all agencies to maintain non-stop weather monitoring and sustain rehabilitation efforts in areas previously affected by Typhoons Tino and Uwan. “All agencies were instructed to stay alert and coordinate for continuous rehabilitation,” Castro said. WITH AFP

• The Manila Times
• 2 gün, 13 saat, 6 dakika

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POPE Leo XIV on Monday expressed his deep sympathies and prayed for Filipinos who were affected by Super Typhoon Uwan. “I express my closeness to the people of the Philippines who have been hit by a violent typhoon. I pray for the deceased and their families, as well as for the injured and displaced,” the pope said in a post on X. The pope also offered a prayer to Filipinos during his weekly Angelus message in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday in Rome. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, Uwan has displaced over 1 million people and caused widespread damage across the country. In the hard-hit area of Catanduanes, churches were turned into evacuation centers. In a statement, the Diocese of Virac said it is turning its churches into evacuation centers for those seeking safety. “Guided by faith and charity, we open the doors of our churches to welcome evacuees. Within these walls, may they find not only physical shelter but also spiritual solace and the strength to weather the storm,” the diocese said. At the Pandan Parish church, over 300 residents sought refuge during Uwan’s landfall. The Pandan local government has provided aid to those affected by the super typhoon. The Virac diocese also urged prayers for the safety of the public. “Let us unite in prayer. May we be a source of comfort and strength to one another, embodying the love and compassion of Christ,” the diocese added.Meanwhile, Caritas Philippines launched a nationwide appeal for aid for the victims of Typhoon Tino. In a social media post over the weekend, the humanitarian arm of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines asked the dioceses to send their donations for the disaster response. “Thousands of families have lost their homes and livelihoods due to Typhoon Tino. Your kindness can help them rebuild their lives. Together, let us be a source of hope and healing,” it said. The donations may be sent through Caritas Philippines bank accounts (Account Name: CBCP Caritas Philippines Foundation Inc.) at ΒΡΙ (4951-007116/4951-007108); Metrobank (632-7-632028586); or BDO (004508034192). At the same time, Caritas Philippines, together with Cebu Caritas Inc. and Caritas Germany, conducted an initial coordination and assessment following the impact of Typhoon Tino in the most affected municipalities and cities in Cebu. “Let us continue to extend our solidarity and compassion to the families affected by Typhoon Tino. Together, through our collective efforts and generosity, we can help them rebuild their homes and bring hope in the midst of devastation,” Caritas Philippines added.

• The Manila Times
• 2 gün, 13 saat, 14 dakika

POPE Leo XIV on Monday expressed his deep sympathies and prayed for Filipinos who were affected by Super Typhoon Uwan. “I express my closeness to the people of the Philippines who have been hit by a violent typhoon. I pray for the deceased and their families, as well as for the injured and displaced,” the pope said in a post on X. The pope also offered a prayer to Filipinos during his weekly Angelus message in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday in Rome. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, Uwan has displaced over 1 million people and caused widespread damage across the country. In the hard-hit area of Catanduanes, churches were turned into evacuation centers. In a statement, the Diocese of Virac said it is turning its churches into evacuation centers for those seeking safety. “Guided by faith and charity, we open the doors of our churches to welcome evacuees. Within these walls, may they find not only physical shelter but also spiritual solace and the strength to weather the storm,” the diocese said. At the Pandan Parish church, over 300 residents sought refuge during Uwan’s landfall. The Pandan local government has provided aid to those affected by the super typhoon. The Virac diocese also urged prayers for the safety of the public. “Let us unite in prayer. May we be a source of comfort and strength to one another, embodying the love and compassion of Christ,” the diocese added.Meanwhile, Caritas Philippines launched a nationwide appeal for aid for the victims of Typhoon Tino. In a social media post over the weekend, the humanitarian arm of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines asked the dioceses to send their donations for the disaster response. “Thousands of families have lost their homes and livelihoods due to Typhoon Tino. Your kindness can help them rebuild their lives. Together, let us be a source of hope and healing,” it said. The donations may be sent through Caritas Philippines bank accounts (Account Name: CBCP Caritas Philippines Foundation Inc.) at ΒΡΙ (4951-007116/4951-007108); Metrobank (632-7-632028586); or BDO (004508034192). At the same time, Caritas Philippines, together with Cebu Caritas Inc. and Caritas Germany, conducted an initial coordination and assessment following the impact of Typhoon Tino in the most affected municipalities and cities in Cebu. “Let us continue to extend our solidarity and compassion to the families affected by Typhoon Tino. Together, through our collective efforts and generosity, we can help them rebuild their homes and bring hope in the midst of devastation,” Caritas Philippines added.

• The Manila Times
• 2 gün, 13 saat, 14 dakika

THE Department of Education (DepEd) reported on Monday that at least 312 public schools were damaged by Super Typhoon Uwan. In a statement, the department said the Nov. 10 noon situation report from the DepEd Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Service showed that 1,182 classrooms suffered minor damage, 366 classrooms suffered major damage, and 261 were destroyed. “These figures are still being verified as additional reports continue to arrive from regional and division offices,” the DepEd said. Bicol, Calabarzon, and the Cordillera Administrative Region logged the highest numbers of damaged classrooms due to Uwan, the DepEd said. It reported that 5,572 classrooms were being used as evacuation centers that were temporarily housing displaced families. These classrooms were in 1,072 schools across 11 regions, it said. “The department continues to work closely with local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils for rapid assessment and relief coordination,” it said. The DepEd said it has identified P20.2 million in funding requirements for cleanup and clearing operations and P57.9 million for minor repairs. The department said it has prioritized the implementation of alternative delivery modes in schools that remain closed due to recent typhoons and other calamities, and that funds would be made available for these efforts.

• The Manila Times
• 2 gün, 13 saat, 15 dakika