Day: November 11, 2025

Manila: The reported death toll from Typhoon Tino, which submerged a large part of the Visayas and nearby areas earlier this month, has climbed to 232, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said in its latest update Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, the NDRRMC reported that 150 of the total fatalities are from Cebu; 42 from Negros Occidental; 21 from Negros Oriental; six from Agusan del Sur; three from Capiz; two each from Dinagat Island, Southern Leyte and Leyte; and one each from Antique, Bohol, Iloilo, and Guimaras. There are also 112 individuals reported missing, with

Manila: Typhoon Uwan (international name Fung-wong) has weakened into a severe tropical storm as it continues to move north-northwest outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Tuesday. In its 11 a.m. bulletin, the state weather bureau reported that Uwan’s center was located 370 kilometers west-northwest of Calayan, Cagayan. According to Philippines News Agency, the storm is moving at 10 kilometers per hour (kph) with maximum sustained winds of 110 kph near the center and gusts of up to 135 kph. Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 2 remains hoisted over

Manila: Two individuals sustained injuries, and a substantial 10,315 families, totaling 30,597 individuals, were impacted as Super Typhoon Uwan, internationally known as Fung-wong, swept across Luzon over the weekend, as reported by the local disaster response body on Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, the La Union Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) disclosed data gathered as of 5 a.m., indicating the affected families span 362 barangays across Luna, Bauang, Caba, Bangar, Sto. Tomas, San Juan, Rosario, Bacnotan, Sudipen, Pugo, Bagulin, San Gabriel, Agoo, Aringay, Balaoan, Burgos, Santol towns, and San Fernando City. Out of these affected families,

Eastern visayas: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) 8 has reassured victims of Super Typhoon Uwan in Eastern Visayas of the availability of family food boxes, despite low supplies following recent cyclones in the area. According to Philippines News Agency, DSWD-8 Director Grace Subong announced that the region currently has 74,905 family food boxes stored in various warehouses, including those strategically placed in the northern and northeastern parts of Samar Island, which were severely affected by Typhoon Uwan. Although this number is below the standard requirement of 160,000 boxes, Subong confirmed that deliveries are ongoing from the DSWD

Manila: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Tuesday reaffirmed that ensuring the psychosocial well-being of children remains a top priority, recognizing that they are among the most vulnerable in times of displacement due to typhoons. According to Philippines News Agency, Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao emphasized that the DSWD ensures children have opportunities to play, interact with peers, and express their emotions, which are as important as providing food and shelter during such times. “Every evacuation center should include spaces that are friendly to women and children, as they are among the most vulnerable,” she added. The DSWD’s