For us to be updated in the current news happened in our country, here are the top 10 trending news today.
1. 6,285 families in Negros Occidental affected by floods triggered by Paeng
Floods spawned by Severe Tropical Storm Paeng (international name: Nalgae) affected 28,722 residents, 11,173 of whom sought shelter in evacuation centers in Negros Occidental and Bacolod City on Friday and Saturday, October 28 and 29. (via Daily Inquirer).
2. Bridge connecting Batangas and Quezon collapses
Bantilan bridge, the concrete span connecting the provinces of Batangas and Quezon, collapsed at around 6 p.m. Saturday, local officials said. The bridge, measuring 30 meters long, is located between Barangay Tipas in San Juan town of Batangas, and Barangay Bantilan in Sariaya town of Quezon. (Via GMA Regional TV Balitang Southern Tagalog).
3. ‘I’m not that optimistic’: Percy Lapid’s brother fears justice will be elusive
“It’s like watching a telenovela.” This is what veteran journalist Roy Mabasa said of the twists and turns in the case of his murdered brother, broadcaster Percival “Percy Lapid” Mabasa that succeeded only in confusing the public. Mabasa however fears that when the story dies down, justice for his brother’s death will also die with it.(via Daily Inquirer).
4. Manila North Cemetery expecting up to 2-M visitors on November 1
The management of public cemeteries in the capital expect the number of visitors to double on All Saints’ Day after the city government halted entry to the cemeteries on Saturday due to tropical storm Paeng.
The Manila North and Manila South Cemeteries were ordered closed early Saturday morning after weather bureau PAGASA raised storm signals in Metro Manila, which is currently under Signal Number 3.
Early arrivals to Manila North Cemetery were frustrated and disappointed to find out they could not enter and pay respects at the graves of their loved ones. (Via ABS-CBN News).
5. BTS members shower Jin with love following solo debut single: ‘So proud of you’
Members of the South Korean supergroup made sure to voice their support online for their eldest brother Jin, who just released his solo debut single “The Astronaut.” (Via GMA News).
6. Comelec to reopen voter registration for barangay, SK polls in December
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Thursday set new dates for the reopening of the voter registration for the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE). Voter registration will be open from Dec. 9, 2022 to Jan. 31, 2023.
Overseas voters who want to cast their vote in the BSKE need to transfer their registration from overseas to local. They have until Jan. 31 to file their application at the Office of the Election Officer in the locality where they intend to vote. (Via CNN News).
7. Several PH airports suspend operations due to ‘Paeng’, CAAP says
Several airports in the country have suspended their operations due to the effects of severe tropical storm “Paeng”, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) said on Saturday, Oct. 29.
In a statement, the CAAP said the operations of airports in Central Luzon, Romblon and San Jose in MIndoro island have already cancelled flights due to bad weather conditions. (Via Manila Bulletin).
8. Bongbong Marcos urged: Declare national state of calamity due to Paeng
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Saturday urged President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to declare a national state of calamity for at least one year following the onslaught of Severe Tropical Storm Paeng.
In an emergency full council meeting, NDRRMC executive director Raymundo Ferrer told the President that the one-year nationwide state of calamity will be needed as 16 out of 17 regions in the country are assessed as high risk for Paeng. (Via Daily Inquirer).
9. Swift plenary approval vowed on bills digitalizing government records
Speaker Martin Romualdez yesterday gave President Marcos assurance that the House of Representatives will speed up plenary approval of bills that will digitalize the government’s voluminous records when Congress resumes session on Nov. 7.
In a statement, Romualdez said the House will immediately deliberate on the proposed E-Governance Act, which he authored, and E-Government Act after the recess is over. (Via Philstar).
10. NAIA runway closure due to gusty winds extended –DOTr
The closure of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) runways due to Severe Tropical Storm Paeng would be extended, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced on Saturday.
In an advisory, the DOTr said the closure of the NAIA runways has been extended until 10 p.m. on Saturday. (Via GMA News Online).
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