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28/11/2025

Big-time rollback in diesel prices seen next week.

MANILA – Domestic diesel prices are seen to decline by as much as PHP3.20 per liter next week on easing worries regarding the Russia-Ukraine war since the US is firm on hammering out a peace deal. Citing price movements as of Thursday, Jetti Petroleum president Leo Bellas, in a statement on…

13/11/2025

New Low-Pressure Area Monitored East of Mindanao

PAGASA is tracking a developing low-pressure area east of Mindanao, which may bring rain showers and thunderstorms to Eastern Visayas and Mindanao over the weekend. While the system has not yet intensified into a tropical depression, residents in coastal and mountainous areas are advised to remain alert.

13/11/2025

Economist Warns: Philippines May Take 70 Years to Catch Up with Singapore.

In a recent commentary, BPI Lead Economist Emilio Neri Jr. stated that the Philippines could take up to seven decades to match Singapore’s economic development if structural reforms are not prioritized. The country’s third-quarter GDP growth slowed to 4%, the weakest in over four years, amid reduced household spending and fallout from the flood control scandal.

13/11/2025

Opposition Groups to Stage Protest in Makati on November 14

Civil society organizations including Siklab, MEAC, and MVC have announced a mass protest scheduled for Friday, November 14, at Ayala Triangle in Makati City. The demonstration aims to call for government accountability and defend democratic spaces. Organizers say the protest will highlight corruption, economic stagnation, and the need for political reform.

13/11/2025

Typhoon Uwan Weakens into LPA, Leaves Trail of Damage Across Luzon
Typhoon Uwan (international name: Fung-Wong) has officially weakened into a low-pressure area after exiting the Philippine Area of Responsibility early Thursday morning. The storm, which made landfall in Aurora province on Sunday night, affected over 4.6 million Filipinos and left at least 27 dead, according to initial government reports. Catanduanes, one of the hardest-hit provinces, reported damage to more than 25,000 homes. Relief operations are ongoing, with local governments and national agencies distributing food packs and financial aid to displaced families.

Government Distributes ₱95 Million in Aid to Typhoon-Hit Negrenses
Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco and Education Secretary Edgardo Angara led the distribution of presidential assistance in La Carlota City, Negros Occidental. The aid package includes ₱50 million for the province and ₱10 million each for La Carlota, La Castellana, and Moises Padilla. The funds will support rehabilitation efforts following the impact of Typhoons Tino and Uwan.

13/11/2025

As of Thursday morning, November 13, 2025, Typhoon Uwan has officially weakened into a low-pressure area (LPA) while exiting the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). Meanwhile, PAGASA is monitoring another potential low-pressure system forming east of Mindanao.

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🌧️ Typhoon Uwan Update (Now an LPA)
- Status: Uwan (Fung-Wong) has weakened into a low-pressure area
- Location: 405 km north-northeast of Itbayat, Batanes
- Movement: North-northwest at 25 km/h
- Forecast: Expected to dissipate within 24 hours as it merges with a frontal boundary near Okinawa
- Impact: Over 4.6 million Filipinos affected, with 27 reported fatalities and widespread damage in Northern and Central Luzon

🌊 Lingering Effects
- Though no longer a typhoon, Uwan’s remnants may still bring scattered rains to parts of Northern Luzon
- Coastal communities are advised to remain cautious due to residual swells and moderate winds

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🌫️ New Low-Pressure Area (LPA) Forming
- Location: East of Mindanao (exact coordinates not yet confirmed)
- Forecast: PAGASA is monitoring this system for potential development into a tropical depression
- Outlook: It may bring rain showers and thunderstorms to Eastern Visayas and Mindanao over the weekend
- Next Advisory: Expected within 24–48 hours depending on system development

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📡 Stay Updated
- Inquirer: Uwan weakens into LPA
- GMA News: Uwan now an LPA
- Zoom Earth Tracker

11/11/2025

Former Capalonga mayor Senandro Jalgalado fails to explain where the medicines supposedly requested by barangay captains and funded by a congressman's pork barrel went in 2012

11/11/2025

MANILA, Philippines - Motorists will have no relief this week from rising fuel prices, as fuel retailers will implement another wave of price hikes. In an advisory, Seaoil said gasoline and diesel

11/11/2025

Japan continues to see seismic activity following a large earthquake over the weekend.

10/11/2025

Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso has ordered a price freeze on essential goods across Manila following recommendations from the National Disaster Risk...

10/11/2025

The Philippine National Police (PNP) ordered police commanders in areas devastated by Typhoon “Uwan” to deploy sufficient number of their men to help in...

10/11/2025

Bicol-based congressmen are pushing for the institutionalization of a dedicated fund for the mitigation of cybersecurity risks as well as the prevention of...