Day: November 25, 2025

Negros oriental: Tropical Depression (TD) Verbena forced 2,256 individuals from their homes in Negros Oriental, disaster officials reported Tuesday. Pre-emptive evacuations began Monday as the storm crossed the Visayas, according to Adrian Sedillo, head of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office. “The numbers could still rise as we await situation reports from the different local government units today,” Sedillo said. According to Philippines News Agency, flooding rendered roads and bridges impassable in several areas, including Canlaon City, where one person remained missing in La Libertad due to an overflowing river. Governor Manuel Sagarbarria suspended classes and government work

Iloilo: Iloilo’s Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) has called on Ilonggos in low-lying and mountainous areas to stay alert for flooding and rain-induced landslides caused by Tropical Depression Verbena. PDRRMO head Cornelio Salinas, in an interview on Tuesday, said the soil has become saturated due to the impact of previous typhoons Tino and Uwan. The province has been experiencing continuous moderate to heavy rains since 3 a.m. According to Philippines News Agency, since Monday, Governor Arthur Defensor Jr. has issued guidance for preemptive evacuation due to the red rainfall forecast for the entire province and a lower

Manila: Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Juanito Victor “Jonvic” Remulla announced that more high-profile individuals involved in the flood control corruption scandal are expected to face arrest in the coming weeks. According to Philippines News Agency, Remulla stated that prominent figures, including senators and congressmen, will be apprehended sequentially over the next five weeks. He emphasized that there will be no special treatment, alluding to the luxurious La Catedral prison in Colombia that housed cartel leader Pablo Escobar. Currently, six of the eight arrested suspects are detained at the New Quezon City Jail male dormitory in

Baguio: The City Health Services Office has issued a reminder to residents to be mindful of their dietary choices during the festive season’s numerous parties. Dr. Celia Flor Brillantes, the city health officer, emphasized the importance of enjoying Christmas celebrations without compromising health. According to Philippines News Agency, Dr. Brillantes stressed the need for party organizers to include healthier options like fruits and vegetables in their menus, avoiding foods high in oil and salt. She also advised that parties should not extend too late into the night. Brillantes highlighted the risk of hypertension, particularly for those already diagnosed with the

Manila: Tropical Depression Verbena has moved from Guimaras and southwestern Panay to its current location over the Sulu Sea, as reported by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) in their 11 a.m. bulletin on Tuesday. The cyclone was positioned over the coastal waters of Hamtic, Antique as of 10 a.m., advancing west-northwest at a speed of 35 kilometers per hour. According to Philippines News Agency, Verbena is carrying maximum sustained winds of 55 kilometers per hour near its center, with gusts reaching up to 90 kilometers per hour. Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 remains in effect