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‘Tino’ death toll rises to 92
Most of fatalities in hard-hit Cebu province By Rex Espiritu, Minerva Newman, Maricel V. Cruz, and Ram Superable
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HE death toll from Typhoon “Tino” (Kalmaegi) was reported to have risen to at least 92 individuals, even if the official figure from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) yesterday afternoon stood at only 66 fatalities. In its latest bulletin, the agency stated it was still in the process of validating the ac-
tual number of deaths amid the chaos and ruin ‘Tino’ left behind.
The typhoon caused widespread destruction in Central Visayas, with Cebu listed as the hardest-hit province. At least 49 of the reported fatalities were from Cebu, with causes ranging from fallen debris and landslides to flooding, while some incidents remain under investigation. Cebu provincial government spokesman Rhon Ramos said that 35 bodies had been Next page
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TRAIL OF DESTRUCTION. Typhoon ‘Tino’ left its destructive imprint on Palawan as it moved out of the country yesterday. In Roxas town, right photo, heavy rains almost submerged houses in barangays Magara and Tagumpay. Top left photo shows residents of barangay Lucbuan being ferried to safety by Marines from waist-deep floods. Search teams, bottom left photo, recovered the bodies of six airmen whose helicopter crashed while on its way to support disaster response operations in Agusan Sur. Upper left photo shows the track of the incoming storm ‘Uwan” which is forecast to hit northern Luzon on Sunday. Fr. Roderick Yap Caabay, MBLT-9, Philippine Air Force, PAG-ASA
Palace calls Incoming storm ‘Uwan’ a potential super typhoon when it hits PH for review of Cebu flood control projects By Rio N. Araja and Rex Espiritu
A POTENTIAL super typhoon advances closer to the Philippines even as Typhoon “Tino” exits the country today, the state weather bureau reported yesterday. The incoming storm, which will
be called “Uwan” when it enters the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), is forecast to be at near peak intensity when it makes landfall over Central or Northern Luzon, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
As of 10 a.m. on Wednesday, the tropical depression was located 1,835 km east of northeastern Mindanao. It was packing winds of 55 kilometers per hour (kph) with up to 70 kph gusts, and was moving eastward at 10 kph. The weather disturbance may enter
MALACANANG has underscored the need to review the implementation of more than 500 flood control projects in Cebu to ensure their effectiveness and the proper use of government funds. Meanwhile, Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon, chairman of the House Committee on Infrastructure, has urged the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) to investigate QM Builders, one of the top 15 contractors previously cited by President Marcos in connection with the flood control scandal. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said that from 2016 to 2022 alone, at least 343 flood control projects were implemented in the province, with two of them having been “terminated.” Castro noted that under the Marcos administration, there are 168
ANTICORRUPTION.
Representatives of various groups organizing the November 30 Trillion Peso March against corruption announce plans for a National Month of Action during a press conference in Makati. Norman Cruz
the PAR late Friday or early Saturday, PAGASA said. Weather conditions in northern Luzon are expected to deteriorate from Sunday. Meanwhile, “Tino” further intensified as it moved over the West Next page
Co ‘deathly afraid’ to go home—lawyer By Maricel V. Cruz THE lawyer of resigned Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Zaldy Co on Wednesday said the lawmaker, who is facing charges arising from the multibillion-peso anomalous flood control projects, is ‘deathly afraid’ to return to the country. Lawyer Ruy Rondain said he has advised his client not to return to the country yet to face the allegations
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INC to hold 3-day rally at the Luneta from Nov. 16 Comelec sets probe on contractors’ By Vince Lopez THE National Parks Development Committee (NPDC) on Wednesday said it is processing the final details of Iglesia ni Cristo’s (INC) use of the Quirino Grandstand and the Burnham Green for its three-day rally.
Meanwhile, Cesar Chavez, chief of staff of Manila Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso, said the city government is ready to provide perimeter support for the upcoming activity. In a related development, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said the National Capital Region Police Office
Marcos reminds gov’t agencies to keep X’mas parties austere By Charles Dantes PRESIDENT Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. reminded government agencies to keep this year’s
holiday celebrations simple and meaningful, in solidarity with Filipinos affected by recent natural disasters across the country. Next page
(NCRPO) was placed under full alert in light of the INC rally at the Luneta Park on Nov. 16,17 and 18. The NPDC confirmed to Manila Standard that a park permit would be issued upon INC’s compliance with the requirements. Next page
donations to pols in 2022 elections By Vito Barcelo
THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) will hold a hearing on November 21 to investigate government
contractors who allegedly donated to political candidates during the 2022 national and local elections. Comelec Chairman George Garcia Next page
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