Day: November 12, 2025

Manila: Severe Tropical Storm Uwan, internationally known as Fung-wong, has maintained its strength as it continues to progress slowly in a north-northeast direction over the waters south of Taiwan, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Wednesday. The center of Uwan was pinpointed at 280 kilometers west of Itbayat, Batanes, outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). According to Philippines News Agency, Uwan has maximum sustained winds of 95 kilometers per hour near its center and gustiness reaching up to 115 kilometers per hour. The storm is advancing north-northeast at a speed of 10 kilometers

Nueva ecija: A bettor from Nueva Ecija bagged the PHP184.9 million jackpot in Tuesday’s SuperLotto 6/49 draw. According to Philippines News Agency, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) announced on Wednesday that the winner from Santo Domingo, Nueva Ecija, correctly guessed the winning combination of 04-25-20-14-12-05. The winner has one year to claim the PHP184,998,366.40 prize at the PCSO main office in Mandaluyong City, and the prize is subject to a 20-percent tax. Under the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion law, lotto winnings exceeding PHP10,000 are subject to a 20-percent tax. In addition to the jackpot winner, 103 other

Negros occidental: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has earmarked PHP95 million in aid for the recovery of several Negros Occidental towns severely affected by Typhoon Tino. The allocation was announced on Tuesday evening by Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco, who, with Education Secretary Sonny Angara, was in the province to represent Marcos in providing relief and conducting an on-the-ground assessment. According to Philippines News Agency, the Department of Tourism (DOT) stated that the presidential assistance fund will be channeled through local government units to bolster rehabilitation efforts. Of the total amount, PHP50 million is allocated for the province of Negros Occidental;

Legazpi city: The Department of Labor and Employment in Bicol (DOLE-5) has started finalizing arrangements for the implementation of the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program. The initiative aims to assist residents of Camarines Norte and Catanduanes affected by Super Typhoon Uwan (international name Fung-wong). According to Philippines News Agency, Imelda Gatinao, DOLE-5 regional director, said over PHP160 million has been allocated for emergency employment in the two provinces. “We are here to demonstrate the government’s support. We recognize that the DOLE program is intended for the displaced. We have been monitoring the situation and have observed that

Para±aque city: Just days after twin typhoons Tino (international name Kalmaegi) and Uwan (international name Fung-wong) battered and flooded the country, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday launched a metro-wide flood control campaign that he vowed to sustain year-round and expand nationwide. According to Philippines News Agency, the initiative, dubbed ‘Oplan Kontra Baha,’ brings together national agencies, local government units (LGUs), and private sector partners to clear and clean rivers, creeks, and drainage systems across Metro Manila. These areas have long been clogged with garbage and debris, exacerbating flooding during storms. ‘We will continue to do this, first part