Day: November 10, 2025

Manila: A total of 31 national road sections in eight regions have been rendered impassable due to the effects of Super Typhoon Uwan (international name Fung-wong), as reported by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). In a recent statement, Secretary Vince Dizon emphasized the mobilization of all available resources to expedite the clearing of these roads. This action aims to facilitate rescue, relief, and transportation efforts as directed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. According to Philippines News Agency, the DPWH has deployed its Disaster and Incident Management Teams (DIMT) to address the situation. As of 6 a.m.

Manila: Nine transmission lines in Luzon have been restored as of 9 a.m. on Monday, but almost 50 others are still out due to the impact of Typhoon Uwan (Fung-wong). The restoration efforts come as the typhoon weakened over the West Philippine Sea, reducing its threat to the region. According to Philippines News Agency, the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has reported successful restoration of several power lines, including the Batangas-Bauan 69kV Line servicing First Bay Power Corp. (FBPC) and MERALCO, and the Batangas-Taysan 69kV Line, which assists BATELEC II and MERALCO. Other restored lines include the Bantay-Vigan

Tokyo: A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck Japan’s Iwate Prefecture on Sunday afternoon, causing tsunami waves of up to 20 centimeters along the Pacific coast. The earthquake’s epicenter was located 16 kilometers off the coast of Iwate, occurring at approximately 5:03 p.m. This prompted the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue a tsunami advisory at 5:12 p.m. According to Philippines News Agency, tsunami waves measuring 20 centimeters were reported in the Iwate cities of Kuji and Ofunato. The tsunami advisory was lifted at 8:15 p.m. The earthquake registered up to level 4 on Japan’s 10-notch seismic intensity scale, with the maximum tremors

Manila: Oil prices are set to climb by up to PHP1 per liter Tuesday morning, continuing a trend of weekly increases, except for some areas. In separate advisories, Seaoil, Jetti Petroleum, and Petron said gasoline prices will increase by PHP0.50/L and diesel by PHP1/L effective 6 a.m. According to Philippines News Agency, the adjustments reflect the movement on prices of refined fuel products, freight, and market premiums in the international market, as stated by Jetti Petroleum. Caltex will also increase prices of the said products by the same amount but effective 6:01 a.m. of the same date. This marks the

Catanduanes: Residents of Catanduanes are urgently in need of construction materials to rebuild homes destroyed by Super Typhoon Uwan (international name Fung-wong), which battered the province with fierce winds and heavy rains over the weekend, Governor Patrick Azanza said Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, Governor Azanza noted that the prepositioned 19,000 food packs from the Department of Social Welfare and Development would be insufficient for almost 90,000 individuals displaced by the super typhoon. He emphasized the need for construction materials such as iron sheets, nails, and plywood to repair partially or totally damaged houses. Catanduanes was among the first