Day: November 8, 2025

Manila: The city government of Manila on Saturday raised to red alert status the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (MDRRMO) in relation to the expected impact of Typhoon Uwan (international name Fung-wong) this weekend. In a social media post, the Manila Public Information Office (MPIO) said Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso ordered MDRRMO Director Arnel Angeles to ensure a fast and prompt response to any incident. According to Philippines News Agency, the public is being informed to remain vigilant and to immediately contact emergency services at 0932-662-2322 if necessary. Mayor Domagoso announced that several establishments throughout the city are

Aurora: The Police Regional Office in Central Luzon (PRO-3) and the provincial government of Aurora have intensified their preparedness measures as they brace for the possible impact of Typhoon Uwan. According to Philippines News Agency, the PRO-3 conducted a comprehensive inspection of disaster response equipment at their parade grounds in Camp Captain Julian Olivas. The exercise, led by Regional Police Director Brig. Gen. Ponce Rogelio Pe±ones Jr., aimed to ensure that all search and rescue (SAR) assets, mobility equipment, and communication tools are fully operational and ready for immediate deployment. During the inspection, PRO-3 personnel checked vital resources, including rescue

Manila: Typhoon Uwan, internationally known as Fung-wong, continues to rapidly intensify as it approaches the Philippine Sea, east of the Bicol Region, the national weather bureau announced. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported that as of 5 p.m., the typhoon’s center was positioned 575 kilometers east of Catarman, Northern Samar, or 620 km east of Virac, Catanduanes. It is moving west-northwestward at 30 kilometers per hour with maximum sustained winds of 150 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 185 kph. According to Philippines News Agency, Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 3 has been

Legazpi: There is risk of lahar or volcanic mudflow from Mayon Volcano as Typhoon Uwan nears and intensifies over the Philippine Sea. In a lahar advisory on Saturday afternoon, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said heavy rains from Uwan could trigger volcanic sediment flows, muddy stream flows or muddy run-off in rivers and drainage areas around Mayon Volcano. According to Philippines News Agency, communities near Miisi, Binaan Mabinit, Buyuan, Anoling, Matan-ag, Basud, Quirangay, Tumpa, Sua, Muladbucad, Nasisi, Nabonton, Buang, San Vicente, Bulawan and Lidong Channels are “at risk” and are advised to take precautions. The Masarawag and

Manila: The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced on Saturday that arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) may be transmitted directly to law enforcement agencies. This statement follows inquiries about the rumored ICC arrest warrant for Senator Ronald Dela Rosa. According to Philippines News Agency, the DFA and the Philippine Embassy in The Hague have not received any arrest warrant or related documents from the ICC, nor has any such document appeared on the ICC’s online portal. DFA spokesperson Angelica Escalona emphasized the possibility under the Rome Statute for arrest warrants, if issued, to be sent directly