Windows26: Severe Tropical Storm Kristine kills over 20 in Bicol, hits 12 regions

October 25, 2024

Hello, reader! Today, we're covering Severe Tropical Storm Kristine's deadly impact across 12 regions, plus a DOJ raid uncovering POGO-related scams in Ayala Alabang.

Severe Tropical Storm Kristine kills over 20 in Bicol, hits 12 regions

Several days of heavy rain from Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name: Trami) caused massive floods and landslides that killed at least 21 people in the Bicol region, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) and the police said on Thursday.

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LIVE UPDATES: Severe Tropical Storm Kristine

Keep yourself updated on Severe Tropical Storm Kristine as it continues to affect parts of the country.

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Telcos, Meralco working to restore services in areas affected by Kristine

Telecommunication companies, internet service providers, and power distributor Manila Electric Co. said on Thursday they were working to restore services to customers in areas affected by Severe Tropical Storm "Kristine" (international name: Trami).

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DOJ busts 'pocket' Pogo scam ops in Ayala Alabang raids

Eight foreigners — seven Chinese and a Vietnamese — were arrested in a series of raids inside the exclusive Ayala Alabang Village in Muntinlupa City for alleged involvement in scamming activities linked to Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos), according to the Department of Justice (DOJ).

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Dela Rosa on leading drug war: No regrets, I'll do it again

Reelectionist Sen. Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa on Thursday said he has no regrets over the deadly war on drugs he implemented as Philippine National Police chief, adding that he would do it again.

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EDITORIAL: Solid case against political dynasties

On top of undermining the country's criminal system by arrogating to themselves the role of judge, jury, and executioner as seen in the Maguindanao massacre, members of political dynasties exercise almost total control of government resources to enrich themselves instead of using public funds for their constituents.

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