Day: November 10, 2025

Vatican city: Pope Leo XIV has extended his prayers for those impacted by Typhoon Tino, known internationally as Kalmaegi, which caused widespread devastation in the Philippines. According to Philippines News Agency, the Pope delivered his message during the Angelus prayer at St. Peter’s Square, expressing his heartfelt prayers for the victims. He conveyed his condolences for the deceased and their families, and offered prayers for those injured and displaced by the disaster. The Pope emphasized his solidarity with the Filipino people as they endure the aftermath of the typhoon. Last week, Typhoon Tino wreaked havoc across the Visayas and parts

Polangui: Despite Super Typhoon Uwan (international name Fung-wong) battering the Bicol Region over the weekend with torrential rains and fierce winds, the town of Polangui in Albay emerged with zero casualties – which the mayor credited to early preparation and strong community cooperation. Mayor Jesciel Richard Salceda on Monday said despite heavy rainfall, flooding, and scattered debris in several barangays (villages), Polangue±os remained safe. According to Philippines News Agency, the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office emphasized that early issuance of advisories, preemptive evacuations as early as Friday, and continuous real-time monitoring were crucial in preventing loss of life.

Manila: Typhoon Uwan continued to weaken as it moved farther away from Luzon and into the West Philippine Sea on Monday morning, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said. In its 11 a.m. bulletin, the weather bureau reported that the center of Uwan was estimated at 135 km west northwest of Bacnotan, La Union, carrying maximum sustained winds of 130 kilometers per hour (km/h) near the center, gustiness of up to 160 km/h, and a central pressure of 970 hectopascal (hPa), moving west northwestward at 20 km/h. According to Philippines News Agency, Uwan’s circulation continues to weaken

Bohol: The Philippines is hosting significant Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) meetings focused on gender equality and women’s rights in Bohol from November 10 to 15, the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) announced Monday. The high-level event aims to strengthen regional cooperation on gender equality, women’s empowerment, and the protection of women and children across ASEAN Member States. According to Philippines News Agency, the six-day event includes back-to-back meetings of the ASEAN Committee on Women (ACW), ASEAN Commission on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Women and Children (ACWC), and the ASEAN Gender Mainstreaming Steering Committee (AGMSC),

Davao city: This city will host the 33rd Senior Officials’ Meeting and 28th Ministerial Meeting of the Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area from Tuesday to Thursday this week. Mindanao Development Authority Secretary Leo Tereso Magno said the gathering will bring together officials and private sector stakeholders to review progress and provide strategic direction for the BIMP-EAGA Vision 2035. According to Philippines News Agency, the event will also discuss challenges in implementing initiatives and strategic directions for priority programs. Representing the Philippines as Signing Minister, Magno emphasized Mindanao’s readiness to connect, collaborate, and lead. ‘We are not just showcasing products