Day: November 4, 2025

Manila: Over 17,000 families have been affected so far by Typhoon Tino (international name Kalmaegi) with one reported fatality, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, the NDRRMC’s updated report indicates that 17,124 families, equivalent to 59,918 individuals, have been impacted in Region 6 (Western Visayas), Negros Island Region, Region 7 (Central Visayas), Region 8 (Eastern Visayas), and Caraga. The report further states that a total of 26,327 families were evacuated preemptively across Mimaropa, Regions 6, 7, 8, and Caraga. As of Tuesday afternoon, 9,170 families are currently housed

Manila: The laity has asked the Catholic faithful to participate in the second “Trillion Peso March” set later this month to continue to hold accountable those behind the anomalous flood control projects worth billions of pesos. According to Philippines News Agency, the Sangguniang Laiko ng Pilipinas (LAIKO) has issued a statement urging people to join the November 30 protest, emphasizing the importance of making their voices heard against corruption. LAIKO, an umbrella organization for lay Catholic groups in the Philippines, is established by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP). “We invite all faithful citizens to join and cry

Iloilo: Over 11,396 families, translating to 35,283 individuals, have proactively evacuated their homes in response to the Iloilo provincial government’s call to mitigate the anticipated impact of Typhoon Tino, internationally known as Kalmaegi. According to Philippines News Agency, the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (PDRRM) officer, Cornelio Salinas, emphasized the region’s vulnerability to flooding, landslides, and storm surges. “Our target is zero casualties. All this is a shared responsibility, not just of the government,” Salinas stated in a phone interview. The situation report indicates that the evacuated families are from 273 barangays across 23 local government units in the

Amman: The Philippines will take on unbeaten Chinese Taipei in the 2nd Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Women’s U16 Championship on Wednesday at the Prince Hamzah Sports Hall in Amman, Jordan. Alas Pilipinas, who beat Iran, 25-21, 25-22, 25-22, last Sunday to finish second in Pool B, will square off with Chinese Taipei, which swept Pool D, at 6:30 p.m. (Philippine time). According to Philippines News Agency, the tournament follows a unique Final 8 format, where the Philippines is grouped with defending champion Japan, Chinese Taipei, and Thailand in Pool F. The top two teams from this pool will advance to

Dumanjug: Nine individuals were rescued after the motorboat they were riding capsized in Dumanjug, Cebu despite a no-sail policy enforced by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in Negros Oriental. According to Philippines News Agency, Lt. Marionne Abigail Enopia, the commander of Coast Guard Station Negros Oriental, reported that the motorboat departed on Monday afternoon from the coast of La Libertad without the necessary permission from the agency. Enopia explained that the group waited for an opportunity to set sail without being noticed by the Coast Guard, disregarding the suspension of all sea travel in Negros Oriental due to safety concerns.

Negros oriental: The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Negros Oriental called on the public to notify them of businesses taking advantage of the impact of Typhoon Tino (international name Kalmaegi) to hike commodity prices. According to Philippines News Agency, Krystle Jade Bato, spokesperson for DTI-Negros Oriental, stated that they have been tracking consumer goods prices for two days after receiving reports of alleged price surges. Bato mentioned that, as of Tuesday, no official complaints have been lodged against any business establishment for raising the prices of essential items. Bato also reported that there have been observations of people