Day: November 2, 2025

Manila: Provinces in Visayas and one city in Mindanao suspended classes on Monday due to the expected impact of Severe Tropical Storm Tino, the country’s 20th tropical cyclone this year. According to Philippines News Agency, many areas have suspended classes up to Wednesday as Tino is forecast to move generally westward over the next three days. It will make its initial landfall over Eastern Samar or Dinagat Islands late Monday evening or early Tuesday morning. In Central Visayas, classes at all levels have been suspended in Bohol and Cebu province, with specific areas like Alcantara, Alegria, Aloguinsan, Argao, Asturias, Badian,

Paris: The Turkish city of Kahramanmaras has been named a UNESCO City of Literature, becoming the first city in Trkiye to earn the designation. Kahramanmaras joined this esteemed network in the literature category, as announced by Metropolitan Mayor Firat Gorgel. According to TRTworld.com, the decision was revealed in Paris during World Cities Day events. UNESCO Creative Cities are recognized as hubs where culture and creative industries serve as tangible drivers of development. Azoulay noted that by including 58 new cities, the network is enhanced, allowing creativity to bolster local initiatives, attract investments, and foster social cohesion. This year, ten cities