Day: November 9, 2025

Aurora: The province of Aurora is on full alert as Super Typhoon Uwan approaches and continues to threaten local communities and other nearby areas. At least 776 families, or 2,673 individuals, have been evacuated to designated centers across the province, the Aurora Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) said on Sunday. According to Philippines News Agency, essential services have remained largely unaffected so far. Major roads are passable, electricity and water supply are stable, and communication networks are operational. Dams are at normal levels, and no significant damage to houses, infrastructure, agriculture, or tourism has been reported. Meanwhile,

Manila: Fourteen transmission lines across Luzon and the Visayas have been rendered unavailable due to the impact of Super Typhoon Uwan (Fung-wong), the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) reported on Sunday. Nine transmission lines are affected in Luzon, while five are down in the Visayas. According to Philippines News Agency, the affected lines in Luzon include the Daraga-Ligao 69kV Line and the Tiwi C-Pawa 69kV Line, both serving the Albay Electric Cooperative Inc. (ALECO). The Sorsogon-Bulan 69kV Line, serving Sorsogon I Electric Cooperative Inc. (SORECO I) and SORECO II, is also impacted. Other affected lines include the Naga-Lagonoy

Manila: Churches across Metro Manila and the Bicol Region have been instructed to open their doors to individuals displaced by Super Typhoon Uwan, known internationally as Fung-wong, which continues to batter Luzon with intense rainfall and strong winds. According to Philippines News Agency, the Catholic Church, through its archdioceses and dioceses, has mobilized its network of parishes and institutions to serve as temporary shelters for evacuees. On Sunday, the Archdiocese of Manila, Archdiocese of Caceres, Diocese of Kalookan, and Diocese of Virac issued directives for all their parishes, schools, and church facilities to welcome those seeking refuge. The Archdiocese of

Manila: The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has deployed its Disaster and Incident Management Teams (DIMT) to critical areas that will be hit by Super Typhoon Uwan. According to Philippines News Agency, DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon announced that 9,405 personnel and 1,603 pieces of equipment, including heavy machinery, have been dispatched to regions in Cagayan Valley and Albay for clearing operations and emergency repairs. “The President’s order is that we must be proactive,” Dizon stated. “Even before Super Typhoon Uwan hit, our quick response teams were already in place.” Dizon emphasized that DPWH personnel and equipment are on

La union: A total of 403 families or 1,283 individuals in La Union have preemptively evacuated as of Sunday as Super Typhoon Uwan continued to threaten many parts of Luzon, according to the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office. The evacuees came from San Fernando City and the towns of Bauang, Agoo, Santol, Bangar, and Pugo. According to Philippines News Agency, as of 2 p.m., the entire province was under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 4, while coastal areas were under red storm surge warning, with possible surges exceeding three meters. La Union has been on red alert status