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(Story on A4) NO RESPITE: AFTER 'EGAY,' STORM 'FALCON' THREATENS WESTERN LUZON, VISAYAS
VOL. XXXVII • NO. 166• 3 SECTIONS 12 PAGES • P20 • MONDAY, JULY 31, 2023 • www.manilastandard.net • mst.daydesk@gmail.com
By Rio N. Araja, Vince Lopez and Alena Mae Flores
WATER WORLD. Commuters wade through ankle-deep flood waters at the corner of United Nations and Taft Avenue in Manila on July 30, 2023. Typhoon ‘Egay’ has left the Philippine Area of Responsibility last week but continues to enhance the southwest monsoon or ‘habagat’ while tropical storm Falcon moves over the Philippine Sea. Norman Cruz
PARTS of Luzon, already pummeled by Typhoon “Egay” last week may suffer more of the same as tropical storm “Falcon” is threatening to intensify into a typhoon between Sunday night and Monday morning and to reach peak intensity on Tuesday. The state weather bureau said Falcon
SPEAKER, TINGOG SEND P287M AID TO TYPHOON ‘EGAY’ VICTIMS NEWS / A2
intensified while accelerating northward over the Philippine Sea, affecting land areas. The southwest monsoon, enhanced by Falcon, will bring rains over the western portions of Luzon and the Visayas over the next three days, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said. The center of the eye was estimated Next page
Take a bow, Team Filipinas!
For ending World Cup debut with gallant stand in 0-6 loss to Norway By Peter Atencio
those hooked to their screens in watch parties in the Philippines and those who trooped to Eden Park – the Filipinas remain a winner after their historic performance in the
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HE Philippines encountered a Norwegian side at its absolute best, dropping a one-sided 0-6 setback on Sunday as it bid goodbye its goal of advancing in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup at the Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand.
World Cup. “The World Cup campaign of our national team may have ended, but Filipinos have shown our love for our Filipinas in the past three match days. This is not the end because the sun will shine again [for our Filipinas],” the Philippine Football Federation said in a Facebook post. “Thank you, Filipinas for the great effort on your first World
A loss for now but victory will eventually come By Erel Cabatbat
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NORWAY played its best game so far in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 in New Zea Zealand and Australia. Its attacking ability is on full display, while maintaining discipline and teamwork all game long. It was too bad the Philippines was at the receiving end of such a display of class and firepower as the Filipinas lost to the Greeshoppene, 6-0 at Eden Park in Auckland in a crucial fixture in Group A.
The loss meant the Filipinas won’t be advancing after picking up their second loss in three matches in Group A. But for Filipinos across the globe –from
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GALLANT FIGHT.
Philippines’ defender #05 Hali Long (left) and Norway's forward #09 Karina Saevik fight for the ball during the 2023 Women's World Cup Group A football match at Eden Park in Auckland on July 30, 2023. Inset photo shows Filipinos at the Eden Park Stadium in New Zealand (left) and at the Glorietta Center in Makati City cheering for the women’s national team. AFP
Senators to probe if negligence, Senate resolution to list WPS row options corruption led to capsized boat By Macon Ramos-Araneta
By Macon Ramos-Araneta and Rio N. Araja SENATORS are demanding accountability for the July 27 Laguna Lake capsizing in which 27 people died, with Senator Grace Poe saying the committee on public services which she chairs, is ready to conduct a probe to check if there was negligence or corruption involved. She said the Senate investigation must
shed light on crucial questions, such as why the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) allowed the motorboat to sail despite the strong winds and heavy rains. She said the boat's owner and the PCG should also explain why there were more passengers on the vessel than its allowed capacity. She said there were also reports that the passengers had no life vests. At the same time, she asked the authorities to pursue a thorough and airtight
SENATE President Juan Miguel Zubiri said he will file a draft resolution condemning China’s incursion into Philippine territory and its harassment of Philippine Coast Guard personnel and Filipino fishermen.
The document will no longer limit the call only to asking the government to bring its case to the UN General Assembly (UNGA). The original resolution proposed by Senator Risa Hontiveros had called on the Department of Foreign Affairs to bring the issue to the UNGA for a vote,
but some senators had questioned the wisdom of this move, saying it could weaken the Philippine position if the vote goes the wrong way. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., reacting to the Hontiveros resolution, also said that it is the executive branch, not the legislature, that sets foreign policy. Next page
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1m pilgrims to join World Youth Day VATICAN CITY—World Youth Day, which takes place this week in Lisbon in the presence of Pope Francis and an expected one million pilgrims, is the largest Catholic event in the world. Initiated in 1986 by Pope John Paul II, the global gathering is normally held every two or three years, although the calendar was disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic and the most recent World Youth Day was in Panama
City in 2019. The 16th international edition this year runs from August 1 to August 6, presided over by 86-year-old Pope Francis, making his first trip abroad since undergoing hernia surgery in June. The week revolves around a series of cultural, spiritual and festive events, from concerts to debates and prayer sessions.
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UNIVERSITY OF ‘PAYONG.’ Umbrellas or ‘payong’ of various shades and sizes provide little protection to members of the graduating class of the University of the PhilippinesDiliman amid a heavy downpour Sunday morning. The 2023 General Commencement Exercises was cut short due to inclement weather conditions. Photos from the Facebook page of Tinig Ng Plaridel