Windows26: Typhoon Nika now stronger, prompts Signal No. 4 in 7 areas

November 11, 2024

Hello, reader! Today, we're covering the latest updates on Typhoon Nika, the Senate's stance on PhilHealth's subsidy request, and Comelec's declaration on nuisance candidates.

Typhoon Nika now stronger, prompts Signal No. 4 in 7 areas

Typhoon Nika (international name: Toraji) further intensified as it approached the boundary of Isabela and Aurora provinces. Now, seven Northern Luzon areas are placed under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 4.

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LIVE UPDATES: Typhoon Nika

Follow this live page for the latest updates on Tropical Cyclone Nika.

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Senators still not inclined to grant PhilHealth subsidy

Senators are inclined not to grant the additional subsidy requested by the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) after it declared having excess funds, Sen. JV Ejercito said on Sunday.

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Comelec declares 47 bets nuisance candidates

The poll body posted the list on its official social media accounts on Saturday. According to the Comelec, the disqualifications may still be appealed.

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LPA outside PAR has become a tropical depression; may enter PAR on Nov. 12

The low-pressure area (LPA) outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) has intensified into a tropical depression, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported Monday morning.

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EDITORIAL: Economy's weakest link

Stop blaming the weather each time the agriculture sector posts a dismal production. There are available solutions, the only problem is that the government is not focusing on them with enough vigor and funding.

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