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BRIDGE damaged by Tropical Storm Kristine, in Laurel, Batangas, Friday October 25, 2024. MALACAÑANG PRESIDENTIAL COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE VIA AP
A VIEW of damaged structures caused by Tropical Storm Kristine in Laguna de Bay, Friday, October 25, 2024. MALACAÑANG PRESIDENTIAL COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE VIA AP
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A RESIDENT walks beside a truck buried by volcanic mud that flowed from Mayon Volcano after heavy rains caused by Tropical Storm Kristine hit Guinobatan, Albay, on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. AP/JOHN MICHAEL MAGDASOC
ROPICAL Storm Trami (local name Kristine) blew away from the northwestern Philippines on Friday, leaving at least 65 people dead in landslides and extensive flooding that forced authorities to scramble for more rescue boats to save thousands of terrified people, who were trapped, some on their roofs. But the onslaught may not be over: State forecasters raised the rare possibility that the storm — the 11th and one of the deadliest to hit the Philippines this year — could make a U-turn next week as
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EVACUEES in Candelaria, Zambales, receive relief goods from government workers on Thursday night as Typhoon Kristine brought heavy rains and gale-force winds to the province. The typhoon tragically claimed a life when Benjie B. Rodriguez, a 40-year-old tugboat crewmember, drowned off Masinloc’s coast. The Zambales PDRRMO reported that Rodriguez fell overboard as the tugboat SL Sual 2 faced turbulent conditions on October 23. In response to Kristine, Zambales Governor Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. mobilized disaster units and opened emergency centers, with nearly 4,000 residents evacuating for safety across the province. HENRY EMPEÑO
RESIDENTS navigate through floodwaters in Kawit, Cavite, after heavy rains from Tropical Storm Kristine submerged parts of the town. NONIE REYES
Kabisera NYC’s Lumpia named among Top 3 ‘Best Bites’ at 2024 Grand Tasting By Troi Santos
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EW YORK—Kabisera NYC, a celebrated Filipino culinary spot in New York, has earned its place among the top three “Best Bites” at the 2024 New York City Wine and Food Festival (NYCWFF) Grand Tasting. Attendees delighted in Kabisera’s famous Lumpia and Atsara, crafted by the talented duo, Chef Augelyn “Augee” Francisco and Chef Earl Robles. NYCWFF, which took place from October 17 to 20, brought together more than 500 culinary stars, uniting the best in food and wine to support New Yorkers in need. In addition to this prestigious recognition, Kabisera NYC recently won “Best Lumpia Vendor” at the 2024 Smorgasburg and Philippines Fest, further establishing it as a go-to destination for authentic Fili-
RESIDENTS of San Mateo, Rizal, cross the powerful currents of the swollen San Mateo River, caused by the relentless rains of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine. NONOY LACZA
By Rex Anthony Naval & Malou Talosig-Bartolome
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pino flavors. Known for its dedication to quality and cultural authenticity, Kabisera NYC has become a cornerstone of Filipino cuisine in New York, loved by locals and visitors alike. “We’re truly honored to be
O address fuel shortage concerns in Camarines Sur—badly battered by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine—National Defense Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro Jr. on Friday said that he has directed the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) to find a new road route for this purpose. And once this new road route in the Bondoc Peninsula is harnessed, the defense chief said, authorities can deploy “landing craft tanks (LCTs) from the peninsula to Camarines Sur, where we can [actually] ferry fuel vehicles and fuel tankers.” In a situation briefing at Malacañang this morning, Teodoro explained that a shuttle service for food, water and fuel will operate by crossing the Bondoc Peninsula to Pasacao town in Camarines Sur. Continued on A2
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PESO EXCHANGE RATES n US 57.7980 n JAPAN 0.3807 n UK 75.0102 n HK 7.4385 n CHINA 8.1174 n SINGAPORE 43.8461 n AUSTRALIA 38.3779 n EU 62.5895 n KOREA 0.0420 n SAUDI ARABIA 15.3890 Source: BSP (October 25, 2024)