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LUBUAGAN, Kalinga, Philippines.-Three of the four individuals buried in the landslide at Barangay Western Uma, Lubuagan have been recovered, on November 11. The search and retrieval operations for the remaining victim Barangay Kagawad Redento Tinio resume on November 12. Municipal Administrator Atty. James Tagaotao confirmed that the bodies of Rix Magwin,Ricardo Magwin, and Aquino Magwin have been found and turned over to their families. According to Atty. Tagaotao, during heavy rains brought by typhoon Uwan, ten individuals went to a housebto retrieve belongings when the landslide struck. Six managed to escape, while four were trapped beneath the debris. Rescue teams reported that Kagawad Tinio’s body was sighted near the steep edge of the slope, which is currently difficult to access. As a precaution, the Barangay Captain of Western Uma and the LGU of Lubuagan have requested the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) to deploy a river watch in case the body is carried downstream. Search and retrieval operations are being jointly conducted by the BLGU Western Uma, Lubuagan MDRRMO, Mayor’s Office, 103rd Infantry Battalion, PNP Lubuagan, BFP Lubuagan, 2nd KPMFC and members of the local community. Currently, an initial 25 people have died in landslides in various areas in the Cordillera region, caused by Typhoon Uwan. Meanwhile, Mayor Jaedicke Rhosd Dagadag said five barangays in Upper Tanudan, Kalinga remain isolated following the destructive onslaught of Super Typhoon Uwan on Sunday, November 9, which triggered landslides, flooded rice fields, damaged bridges, and swept away classrooms in the municipality.

Nueva Vizcaya logs four death as ST Uwan triggers landslide

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By Rachel Magday NUEVA VIZVAYA, Philippines — The death toll in Nueva Vizcaya from Super Typhoon Uwan rose to four after rescuers on Tuesday morning recovered the body of a 10-year-old boy in Kasibu who was buried by a landslide. The child’s 12-year-old sibling survived the incident in Barangay Alloy. An initial police report said the brothers were asleep when the slope gave way. Responders from the Bureau of Fire Protection, the Philippine National Police and the Kasibu Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office launched a rescue but were able to save only the older child; the younger was declared dead on arrival. Kasibu police said the site was remote, reachable only after about an hour of trekking, with no mobile phone or internet signal. The town remains isolated at all entry and exit points because of multiple landslides, along with downed trees and toppled power poles blocking roads, authorities added. In a separate incident yesterday afternoon, the body of a man in his 30s was recovered in Barangay Maasin, Quezon town, after he was also buried by a landslide, according to the PNP. Police said the victim’s father traced him to a mountain hut where he had gone to secure belongings as the storm neared; when the son failed to return, the father searched the area and found the structure had been buried. Last Monday, authorities reported that 5-year-old twins from Barangay Balangabang in Kayapa died in a landslide at the height of the typhoon.

AboitizPower distributes relief packs to families affected by Typhoon Uwan

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By Ruben A. Veloria MARIVELES, Bataan, Philippines – AboitizPower, through its private limited partnerships the GNPower Dinginin (GNPD) and GNPower Mariveles Energy Center (GMEC), on Tuesday, distributed immediate aid to communities here affected by the recent Typhoon Uwan. The relief operation targeted families currently staying in evacuation centers across the municipality. Each of the 1,000 grocery bags contained rice and other essential supplies to support the evacuees temporarily displaced by super typhoon Uwan. According to the companies, 200 packs were delivered to Sitio Dinginin; while 100 packs each were allocated to Barangay Alas-asin, Barangay Sisiman, and Barangay BASECO. All relief goods were delivered directly to the respective barangay evacuation centers. The remaining 500 relief packs were turned-over to the local government of Mariveles and the Provincial Government of Bataan, to be put on standby to be distributed to other affected residents as identified by local officials. The initiative is part of the power companies’ response to assist their host communities in recovering from the calamity. Meanwhile, the Mariveles Municipal Jail received six tote bins and wood pallets from Aboitiz Power, GMEC, and GNPD through Mr. Joseph B. Chavez, CSR Program Manager, to be used in the upcoming Aquaponic Hito Farming and Hydroponic Lettuce Production projects. These initiatives will serve as an additional livelihood programs for Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDL), promoting self-sufficiency, productivity, and sustainable rehabilitation within the facility. The Mariveles Municipal Jail continues to strengthen partnerships with external stakeholders to provide meaningful opportunities for skills development and reformation among PDL.

BCDA, DPWH, and PPMC ink partnership for a multi-purpose sports and recreation complex in Poro Point

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LA UNION, Philippines –– The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), together with Poro Point Management Corporation (PPMC) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), is set to redevelop the 8,000-square-meter Poro Point Baywalk in La Union into a sports and recreation complex that will attract more visitors and give the community a vibrant shared space by the sea. The entire stretch of the Poro Point Baywalk will be developed into a vibrant recreation hub by the sea. It will feature a 400-seater grandstand, an Olympic-standard skate course, basketball, volleyball, pickleball, and badminton courts, a public park, and an events space equipped with solar-powered lighting. The complex will also include a toilet and shower facility, as well as landscaping works, covered benches, and improved utilities for asustainable and inclusive leisure experience. The new baywalk development will provide both residents and visitors more reasons to enjoy La Union’s dynamic coastal lifestyle while supporting the province’s growing reputation as a destination for sports and recreation. “This project shows how we can turn our economic zones into spaces that truly serve the community,” said BCDA President and CEO Engr. Joshua M. Bingcang. “Together with PPMC and DPWH, we’re building not just facilities, but experiences that enhance local life and strengthen Poro Point’s appeal as a destination for recreation, tourism, and investment in Northern Luzon.” Under the agreement, BCDA will provide the project site and concur with the design prepared by DPWH, which will handle funding, procurement, and construction. PPMC, meanwhile, will oversee inspection, coordination, and maintenance upon completion, ensuring that the facility remains well-managed and accessible to the public. “The joint project represents our shared vision for growth, and innovation. Once complete, the facility will not only expand our capabilities but also create new opportunities for collaboration, learning, and progress,” said PPMC OIC President and CEO Servillano C. Flores, Jr. Once completed, the project is expected to boost local tourism, generate employment, and create livelihood opportunities for small and medium enterprises.

Juvenile Red-tailed Tropicbird rescued on Camp John Hay’s Yellow Trail

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CAMP JOHN HAY, Baguio City, Philippines — Camp John Hay’s Yellow Trail, long celebrated as one of Baguio City’s premier birding destinations, became the unexpected stage for a rare wildlife encounter when a juvenile Red-tailed Tropicbird (Phaethon rubricauda) was discovered. On November 10, at the onset of Typhoon Uwan, two security personnel from the John Hay Management Corporation (JHMC) spotted a disoriented bird while patrolling the trail. The juvenile appeared exhausted and unable to fly properly, clear signs of distress likely caused by the storm. Recognizing its condition, the JHMC security team acted swiftly to ensure the bird’s safe capture and immediate care. The juvenile was then entrusted to the Environment and Asset Management Department (EAMD), which promptly coordinated with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) – Conservation Development Division for proper handling. The red-tailed tropicbird is a striking species, distinguished by its long white tail streamers tipped in red and its graceful flight. Typically found soaring over tropical seas and diving for fish near coral reefs, it is rarely seen inland. Its presence in Camp John Hay is a highly unusual reminder of how extreme weather events can displace marine species far from their natural habitats. The DENR emphasized that rescues like this highlight the broader environmental toll of typhoons, which can force marine wildlife into unfamiliar territories. Camp John Hay’s trails, including the Yellow Trail, are already renowned for their rich avian diversity, attracting birding enthusiasts from across the country. This unexpected visitor now adds to the site’s growing reputation as a sanctuary not only for local species but also for displaced wildlife seeking refuge.

SMC waives tolls for gov’t vehicles in Typhoon Uwan response

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San Miguel Corporation (SMC), through its infrastructure arm, has implemented toll-free access for marked government vehicles mobilized for relief and recovery operations in areas affected by Typhoon Uwan, in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to ensure the unimpeded movement of government responders across Luzon. SMC Chairman and CEO Ramon S. Ang said the company’s toll operations teams are coordinating closely with the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) to facilitate the implementation of the President’s order. “Our priority is to make sure responders get to affected communities as quickly as possible,” Ang said. “We have always worked with government in times of calamity. It’s part of our responsibility to help and to make sure aid reaches those who need it,” he added. SMC said tollway personnel have been deployed across its expressways to assist emergency convoys and ensure their safe and unimpeded passage. SMC Infrastructure operates more than 200 kilometers of expressways in Luzon, including the Skyway System, South Luzon Expressway (SLEX), STAR Tollway, Tarlac–Pangasinan–La Union Expressway (TPLEX), and NAIA Expressway. Ahead of Typhoon Uwan’s landfall, the company deployed maintenance crews to inspect and clear drainage systems, secure roadside signages and billboards, and preposition quick-response teams and heavy equipment in flood-prone areas to keep expressways passable. Motorists are advised to observe traffic rules and speed limits at all times, and to exercise extra caution when driving in inclement weather. For more than a year during the pandemic, SMC waived over P230 million in toll fees for medical frontliners across all its expressways.

PBBM allocated P10-M aid for Moises Padilla town in Negros Occidental

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MOISES PADILLA, Negros Occidental, Philippines — Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco announced on Tuesday (Nov. 11) that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has allocated ₱10 million in immediate assistance for the recovery of Moises Padilla, one of the towns hardest hit by Typhoon Tino (Kalmaegi) in Negros Occidental. Secretary Frasco, joined by Education Secretary Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara upon the directive of President Marcos, led the assessment of typhoon damage and continued relief operations for affected families. The Cabinet officials inspected Jose Pepito Montilla Garcia National High School, where several classrooms sustained heavy damage from strong winds and flooding. To help the school resume operations and maintain learning continuity, the Department of Education (DepEd) turned over laptop units and a Starlink internet device to strengthen digital connectivity and support blended learning for teachers and students. At the Moises Padilla Elementary School, which now serves as a temporary evacuation center, Secretaries Frasco and Angara led the ceremonial distribution of Family Food Packs, Family Kits, and Hygiene Kits from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). Further assistance was also turned over to the local government, including 100 jerrycans and a box of assorted medicines from the Department of Health (DOH) and 25 shelter-grade tarpaulins from the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DSHUD). Mayor Ella Celestina Garcia-Yulo briefed the Cabinet Secretaries and regional agency heads at the Municipal Hall on the town’s post-disaster situation and immediate needs, including water supply, infrastructure repair, and housing for displaced families. The officials also inspected the riverside area of Barangay Poblacion, one of the most flood-affected communities in the municipality.

Giant enchanted Christmas Tree lights up in Lucena City Mall

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By Danny Estacio LUCENA CITY, Quezon- A mall this city lighted up the giant enchanted Christmas Tree in a ceremony at the mall’s atrium recently. Marites Ala, assistant manager of Pacific Mall Lucena said that it is an annual tradition marks the official start of the holiday season particularly in Lucena City where bringing families and friends together in celebration of joy, unity, and festive wonder. Elvie Avenido, mall operations manager urged to be part of the magical moment as the mall illuminates the enchanting Christmas centerpiece, which symbolizes hope, love, and togetherness for Quezon province. The 2025 will proudly continue the “Share the Joy” initiative, dedicated to bringing smiles and meaningful support to underprivileged children in the community—reminding us all of the true spirit of Christmas: kindness, giving, and compassion, Avenido said. Provincial government represented by Ex-board member Romano Talaga and city officials represented by Filomena Sevilla graced the event.

Globe Pilot Satellite-Powered Mobile Connectivity Successful

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Globe continues to explore new ways to keep every Filipino connected, wherever they are, by expanding its testing of Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) or satellite-powered mobile services. Through partnerships with global Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite providers, Globe is testing Direct-to-Cellular (D2C) or Satellite-to-Phone (Sat2Phone) technology, which enables ordinary mobile phones to directly connect to deployed satellites without additional equipment. These ongoing trials reflect Globe’s proactive push to bring next-generation connectivity to remote and hard-to-reach areas, ensuring that even communities beyond the reach of traditional cell towers can stay connected. Globe has already achieved several milestones in this field, including the first satellite SMS and voice service trials in the Philippines and successful demonstrations of Sat2Phone capabilities. The current round of tests builds on these efforts, now using advanced NTN technology (3GPP Pre-release 17) to prepare for the future rollout of commercial satellite-to-phone services. Recently, Globe completed a live pilot trial with Lynk Global, marking another step toward making satellite-powered mobile connectivity a reality for Filipinos. The test successfully demonstrated voice call functionality using Lynk’s satellite network showing strong potential for broader deployment in the near term. “At Globe, innovation is at the heart of what we do,” said Gerhard Tan, Senior Director and Head of Technology Strategy and Innovation. “By exploring satellite-to-phone connectivity, we’re making sure that no Filipino is left behind, especially those in geographically challenged areas where traditional networks are difficult to build. This technology brings us closer to truly universal connectivity.” Beyond everyday communication, Globe sees NTN technology as a vital tool for disaster response and emergency communications, where quick and reliable connectivity can make a difference in saving lives. Guided by Alagang Globe, the company continues to invest in innovations that care for people and communities where it builds a more inclusive, resilient, and digitally empowered Philippines.

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Three of four buried in landslide found in Kalinga