Day: November 6, 2025

Manila: The reported death toll from the effects of Typhoon Tino (international name Kalmaegi) has climbed to 114, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Thursday. These fatalities, all still undergoing validation, include 71 from Cebu; 18 from Negros Occidental; 12 from Negros Oriental; six from Agusan del Sur; two from Southern Leyte, and one each for Antique, Bohol, Capiz, Iloilo, and Leyte. According to Philippines News Agency, the exact cause of these deaths is still being investigated. Meanwhile, 127 missing persons were reported, with 65 from Cebu and 62 from Negros Occidental. The NDRRMC also reported

Brunei: Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) President and General Manager Wick Veloso has called on ASEAN member-states to integrate social security priorities with the region’s broader economic strategy. Speaking at the 42nd ASEAN Social Security Association (ASSA) Board Meeting in Brunei, Veloso emphasized the untapped potential of ASEAN’s combined population and long-term funds, estimated at around USD1.3 trillion, to enhance regional stability and resilience. According to Philippines News Agency, Veloso highlighted that ASEAN’s demographic and financial resources are comparable to half of China’s population, representing a formidable organization of long-term funds. He stressed the importance of leveraging this collective strength

Quezon city: Far Eastern University (FEU) emerged victorious against De La Salle University with a score of 2-1 during the UAAP Season 88 women’s football tournament, held at the UP Diliman Football Field. According to Philippines News Agency, the match saw Marienell Cristobal scoring twice for FEU, with goals in the 7th and 28th minutes. This victory not only secured FEU’s place in the finals with 21 points, but it also enhanced Ateneo de Manila University’s chances of a historic finals appearance. Ateneo currently holds 11 points, trailing behind La Salle, which has 12 points. FEU coach Let Dimzon revealed

Amman: The Philippines concluded its title bid in the 2nd Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Women’s U16 Championship after a defeat against Chinese Taipei, with scores of 14-25, 21-25, 15-25, in the Final 8 round at the Prince Hamzah Sports Hall in Amman, Jordan. According to Philippines News Agency, team captain Xyz Rayco led a second-set rally that gave the Philippines a promising 17-12 lead. However, Chinese Taipei countered with strong performances from Chan Tzu-Yun and Chang Yun-Chen, securing victory in both the second and third sets. Chan delivered 18 points, while Chang contributed 17 points, elevating Chinese Taipei to 2-0

Manila: Typhoon Tino (international name Kalmaegi) has further intensified as it continues to move west-northwestward over the West Philippine Sea, north of Kalayaan Islands, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said early Thursday. According to Philippines News Agency, the typhoon has completely exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) as of 12:30 a.m. However, due to its wide circulation, a Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal remains in effect over the Kalayaan Islands. As of 4 a.m., the center of Tino was estimated at 265 kilometers north-northwest of Pag-asa Island, Kalayaan, Palawan, outside the PAR. The typhoon is packing