Day: November 10, 2025

Manila: The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Monday assured the public that telecommunications companies are continuously repairing their infrastructure damaged by Super Typhoon Uwan (international name Fung-wong). In a statement, DICT Secretary Henry Aguda reported that telecommunications services in Metro Manila are currently fully operational, and the areas most affected by the typhoon are Northern Luzon and Bicol Region. According to Philippines News Agency, as of 9 a.m., DITO reported 71 percent of its network is online, Globe is at 54 percent availability, Smart is at 74 percent, and Converge at 64 percent. DICT, along with telcos

Albay: Acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez has mandated the inspection of a Philippine National Railways (PNR) bridge connecting San Rafael and Maipon in Guinobatan, Albay. This directive comes after Super Typhoon Uwan impacted the province and other parts of the Bicol region. According to Philippines News Agency, Lopez emphasized that the inspection aligns with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to expedite the repair of the damaged bridge, ensuring the safety of PNR passengers and personnel. The operations of the PNR Naga-Legazpi line have been suspended starting November 10 and will remain so during the assessment and repair process. To

Negros occidental: Typhoon Tino damaged at least 48,290 houses in 16 local government units (LGUs) in Negros Occidental, data from the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) on Monday showed. Of the number, 41,435 were listed as partially damaged, while 6,855 were considered destroyed. According to Philippines News Agency, the LGUs with reported damaged houses due to flash floods and strong winds include the cities of Sipalay, San Carlos, Bago, Silay, Escalante, and La Carlota, as well as the municipalities of Isabela, Toboso, San Enrique, Binalbagan, Pontevedra, Cauayan, Manapla, E.B. Magalona, Hinigaran, and La Castellana. In central Negros,

Bacolod: Six public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers in this city have been banned from driving for life after testing positive for illegal drug use, the Land Transportation Office-Negros Island Region (LTO-NIR) confirmed on Monday. In a statement, LTO-NIR officer-in-charge Director Jeck Conlu said the six drivers were among those who underwent the random drug test during the 2025 ‘Oplan Harabas’ operation at the Bacolod North Terminal on Oct. 29. According to Philippines News Agency, the LTO-NIR is committed to ensuring that every PUV driver is drug-free and fit to drive, aiming to eliminate any threat posed by impaired drivers to

Manila: The Department of Education (DepEd) has pledged to fast-track recovery and ensure learning continuity in public schools affected by Super Typhoon Uwan (international name: Fung-wong) and Typhoon Tino (Kalmaegi). Education Secretary Sonny Angara stated that the agency is prioritizing the welfare of learners, teachers, and non-teaching staff as it addresses the damage caused by the twin typhoons, which affected at least 312 public schools nationwide. According to Philippines News Agency, Angara emphasized the significant challenges faced by teachers, parents, and learners due to the recent typhoons. He expressed empathy for the affected communities and assured them that DepEd is