Day: November 16, 2024

Pangasinan: Residents in coastal areas of the Ilocos Region, including Pangasinan and La Union provinces, will be evacuated following a storm surge advisory on Saturday due to Super Typhoon Pepito (international name Man-yi). Officials admitted it is a challenge to convince residents in the coastal areas to evacuate because it is still sunny in most parts of the province. According to Philippines News Agency, the public is warned of potential life-threatening storm surges, with peak heights exceeding 3.0 meters expected in low-lying coastal areas, particularly in the Ilocos Region (western coast), Isabela, Central Luzon, Metro Manila, Calabarzon, the Bicol Region,

Malacañang: On Saturday, the office released a list featuring newly appointed ambassadors and officials across 12 government agencies. According to Philippines News Agency, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has designated Patrick Chuasoto as the Philippine Ambassador to Sweden, with additional responsibilities over Latvia. Eduardo Jose De Vega has been appointed as the Philippine Ambassador to France, overseeing Monaco as well. Christopher Montero will now serve as the Philippine Ambassador to Indonesia. In addition to diplomatic appointments, President Marcos has reappointed Leonor Cleofas as the administrator and chief executive officer of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS), with Elpidio Vega

Pasay City: Mapua University defeated Arellano University, 75-69, to sweep the second round of the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) Season 100 men’s basketball eliminations at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City on Saturday. Rookie Chris Hubilla delivered 12 points, nine rebounds, and three assists, while Clint Escamis also had 12 points to go with five rebounds, three assists, and three steals as the Cardinals finished with a 15-3 record to secure the top spot in the Final Four. According to Philippines News Agency, Marc Cuenco contributed 11 points and four rebounds while John Recto and Joaquin Garcia scored eight

Bicol: Bishops in the Bicol region are opening their churches to possible evacuees of Super Typhoon Pepito (international name Man-yi) as the storm threatens the area. The Office of Civil Defense in Bicol (OCD-5) reported that 491,047 individuals or 137,726 families from the six provinces have moved to evacuation centers in anticipation of the typhoon’s impact. According to Philippines News Agency, Caceres Archbishop Rex Andrew Alarcon has called for prayers for protection from the typhoon and emphasized the importance of community support during these challenging times. He urged for courage, strength, and trust in God, especially for the vulnerable members

Manila: The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) reported that a total of 43,623 families have complied with government advisories for preemptive evacuation as Super Typhoon Pepito, internationally known as Man-yi, is anticipated to make landfall in Catanduanes either Saturday night or Sunday morning. “As of 7 a.m. today, we have received reports that 43,623 families, or 134,653 individuals, agreed to the forced evacuation implemented by the local government units (LGUs) to ensure their safety,” OCD Administrator Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno stated during a press briefing. According to Philippines News Agency, in preparation for the storm, emergency response measures have been set