Day: November 9, 2025

Manila: Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Sunday ordered the forced evacuation of residents who defy government calls for preemptive evacuation due to the possible adverse effects of Super Typhoon Uwan. In a video statement released to reporters, Teodoro, who also chairs the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), said he issued the directive after receiving reports of people refusing to preemptively evacuate. According to Philippines News Agency, Teodoro emphasized the directive by stating that forced evacuations will be conducted in areas where it is still possible. He urged residents to act preemptively to

Manila: The Philippine National Police (PNP) has launched an investigation into reported fraudulent solicitation for victims of Typhoon Tino using the Office of Civil Defense (OCD). “Upon receiving the advisory from the Office of Civil Defense, our units immediately coordinated with the agency to gather information about the suspect,” PNP acting chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said in a statement Sunday. “We are now tracing the digital footprint and communication channels used to solicit donations.” According to Philippines News Agency, the OCD earlier issued an advisory warning the public about a certain Jennifer Santos who claims to be

Manila: The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) announced additional temporary airport closures as Super Typhoon Uwan continues to affect parts of the country. The airports affected include Cauayan Airport, which is closed from 11:35 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Sunday, Baguio Airport from 12:24 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. on Monday, and Sangley Airport from 9:18 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, all Area V airports remain closed. These include Bicol International Airport in Daraga, Albay; Naga, Virac, Masbate, and Daet Airports, as well as Bulan and Bacon Airports in Sorsogon. The CAAP confirmed

Zamboanga city: Authorities arrested an alleged big-time drug dealer and confiscated illegal drugs worth more than P13 million in a buy-bust on Saturday night here. According to Philippines News Agency, Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) – Zamboanga Peninsula Director Bryan Babang said the suspect, identified only as ‘Mike,’ was apprehended at 8:50 p.m. in Sitio San Ramon, Barangay Talisayan. The operation followed weeks of surveillance. Authorities recovered about two kilograms of suspected shabu valued at P13.6 million, a pistol, bundles of boodle money, and other drug paraphernalia. The suspect is facing charges for violating the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act and

Manila: The number of transmission lines affected by Super Typhoon Uwan, also known as Fung-wong, has increased to over 20, the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) reported. According to Philippines News Agency, the NGCP previously reported that 14 lines were out of service. The affected lines are located in Luzon and the Visayas. In Luzon, the lines impacted include Pitogo-Mulanay 69kV serving Quezon I Electric Cooperative (QUEZELCO I), and several others serving various CASURECO and ALECO cooperatives. The Visayas region saw disruptions in lines such as Babatngon-Arado 69kV for LEYECO II and others serving ESAMELCO, SAMELCO I, and