Day: November 8, 2025

Manila: Typhoon Uwan (international name Fung-wong) has further intensified as it moves east of Eastern Visayas, the weather bureau said Saturday. In its 5 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported that the center of Uwan was located 985 km east of Eastern Visayas. It is advancing west-northwestward at 25 kph, with maximum sustained winds of 130 kph near the center and gustiness reaching up to 160 kph. According to Philippines News Agency, Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 has been raised over Catanduanes; the eastern and central portions of Northern Samar, including towns such

Rosales: The Asian Tournament (TAT), a professional basketball league featuring teams from Southeast Asia and China, has decided to delay the start of its upcoming leg in Rosales, Pangasinan, in anticipation of severe Typhoon Uwan (international name Fung-Wong). According to Philippines News Agency, the TAT Rosales leg was supposed to start on Monday, the same day Uwan is expected to cross Northern Luzon. In a statement, TAT announced, “Due to the expected impact of the upcoming typhoon, the opening games of The Asian Tournament: Winter Classic – Pangasinan Leg will be postponed to ensure the safety of all teams, staff,

Manila: Ateneo de Manila University’s Mishka Sy claimed her third individual gold medal after winning the women’s 400m freestyle event in the UAAP Season 88 swimming competition at the New Clark City Sports Hub on Friday night. According to Philippines News Agency, Sy, who was the Season 87 MVP, clocked 4:37.90 for the win. De La Salle University’s Jie Angela Mikaela Talosig finished second with a time of 4:43.08, while University of the Philippines rookie Aubrey Tan secured third place with a time of 4:47.48. Sy had previously won the 100m freestyle and 200m Individual Medley events, accumulating 57 points