Windows26: Pepito now a typhoon; Ofel lowers strength to severe tropical storm

November 15, 2024

Hi there, reader! Today, we're covering Typhoon Pepito's intensification, plus the DOJ's review of extrajudicial killing evidence against former President Duterte.

Pepito now a typhoon; Ofel lowers strength to severe tropical storm

Severe Tropical Storm Pepito (international name: Man-yi) gathered more strength and is now a typhoon, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).

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Endless stream of storms draining PH GDP, home incomes

Typhoon Nika (international name: Toraji), the 14th storm to hit the Philippines in 2024, has not yet left the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), or even the landmass of Luzon, when a new one was seen to enter and threaten the island's northern region.

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Marcos: DOJ evaluating EJK evidence vs Duterte

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Thursday that Malacañang and the Department of Justice (DOJ) were closely following the congressional inquiries into the drug war to determine whether his predecessor, Rodrigo Duterte, could be held liable for extrajudicial killings (EJKs).

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LIVE UPDATES: Typhoon Pepito

Bookmark this page to stay updated with the latest news on Typhoon Pepito.

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The long, difficult route to Naia rehabilitation

Less than two months since it took over operations of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia), San Miguel-led New Naia Infra Corp. (NNIC) already encountered a major problem: a malfunctioning 20-year-old baggage handling system that left over 800 pieces of luggage stranded at Terminal 3.

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EDITORIAL: Ill-advised, ill-timed, ill-informed

The task force should present proof of its meticulous and conscientious use of allotted funds, the barangay projects accomplished and beneficiaries reached, and a detailed plan on how its 2025 budget would be utilized—if only to show its continued relevance. Otherwise, the government should do away with this cash cow that might only be encouraging corruption.

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