NEWS BITS | Summary of Local and International PH News (August 30 to September 5)

Here is a summary of what has happened in and out the Philippines this week (August 30 to September 5). Local and international news spotted all over news agencies (ABS-CBN, GMA News, Rappler, Interaksyon) are featured in this post, for your convenience.

What news are on the spotlight this week?

 SENATE HEARING ON BALIKBAYAN BOX CONTROVERSY (Courtesy of Inquirer.Net)

LOCAL
Balikbayan Box Issue: Customs Chief Lina apologizes to OFWs over planned Balikbayan box opening; additional charges to be imposed over shipping rate hike, revised rules announced
Corruption: New charges filed against 20 lawmakers involved in non-Napoles PDAF scam
Money Matters: Who are the country's richest women for 2015?
Entertainment: Rica Peralejo complains of hospital staff unprofessional treatment
#AlDub: Eat Bulaga flies high with Kalyeserye's AlDub
Industry: MRT-3 prototype to be assembled, tested
Society: Father kills 3 kids in Manila
Guts: Duterte forces smoking foreigner to swallow cigarette butt
Religion: INC still united

INTERNATIONAL
Military: China shows military might in WW II triumph parade
Pope and Abortion: CBCP responds, tells abortion still wrong
World Economy: China slowdown effects bigger than anticipated
European Migrant Crisis: Dead child photo reflects ongoing Euro humanitarian problems

GOOD NEWS: PH stock market, one of the best performing global markets in 2014

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Investors and would-be-investors in the PH stock market must be excited to hear this great news! Confidence in the vibrant PH economy has not faded, to date!

The Philippine stock market landed number 7 on the list of the best performing global markets in 2014. It had an increase of 22.01%, with benchmark year-end-performance set at December 23, 2014; this means the PH stock exchange index's performance may be higher than what was recorded by CNN on the last trading day, December 29; that's around (22.01% + 0.62%) = a whooping 22.63%!The PH stock market even outpaced that of neighboring Indonesia's (20.24%) at number 9.

Image Courtesy: CNN

For the common tao, or in layman's term (well, also as how a non-Economics student like me understands haha), this only means that more investors are interested to pour their cash into public companies because they know these companies may be regional economic giants. Not only are they interested, but they are optimistic that the promising economic success story of the Philippines will steal the international spotlight soon. However, here's a caveat, the article only mentioned 74 big markets; the others have not been included in the list (there are more than 190 nations in the world!).

Leading the list of top performing international markets are Argentina (54.51%) and economic giant China (43.32%). It may be recalled that this year's most valuable tech startup is Xiaomi, a Chinese smartphone maker which overtook Samsung in terms of sales units (in some countries that Samsun formerly dominated) for the first time in years, valued at 45 billion USD.

The worst global markets with biggest losses in 2014 include those of Greece (-26.62%) and Russia (-44.9%) which made headlines this year for annexing Ukraine's region Crimea. It's believed that Russia's on a recession today as an effect of the collapse of the oil prices worldwide (due to increased US supplies) and the economic sanctions imposed by countries against the political and military struggles ongoing at the proximity of Russia's borders.

BAGYO UPDATE: Tropical depression Seniang intensifies, signal no. 1 up in 23 areas

As of 5PM today, tropical depression Seniang has intensified, local news reports, and follows a west northwest path at 13 kph and packs maximum wind speeds of 55 kph near the center. It has brought 23 areas under signal number 1.

The provinces affected by Seniang (signal number 1) are as follows:

• Leyte 
• Southern Leyte 
• Camotes Island
• Cebu 
• Bohol
• Negros Oriental
• Negros Occidental
• Siquijor
• Dinagat Province
• Surigao del Norte
• Surigao del Sur
• Siargao Island
• Agusan del Norte
• Agusan del Sur
• Compostela Valley
• northern part of Davao Oriental
• Davao del Norte
• Misamis Orienta
• Bukidnon
• Lanao del Norte
• Misamis Occidental
• Zamboanga del Norte
• Camiguin

Image Link: Inquirer

SPOTTED: Top 4 fake PH news stories of 2014

Some stories are worth sharing, whether they are true-to-life or just plain fiction, but when it comes to public understanding, not all should be shared, especially the fake ones.

Here are four of news stories that circulated rounds on social networking sites Facebook and Twitter by rumor-lover Pinoys.

1. Death of Cesar Milan, the Dog Whisperer

MYTH: It was rumored early in December that Cesar Millan, the popular Dog Whisperer, died of a heart attack. It wasn't true after all; you can even check out his Wikipedia (unreliable) page or search all throughout Google; you'll realize he didn't succumb to any disease. It was all plain BS!

REPOST: Tropical storm 'Domeng' enters PH area of responsibility

 REPOSTED FROM INQUIRER as reported by Frances Mangosing

MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Storm “Domeng” (international name Peipah), which entered the Philippine area of responsibility Sunday night, is expected to bring rains over parts of the Visayas and Mindanao on Monday.

Forecasters of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said that “Domeng” could still intensify into a typhoon before making landfall on Wednesday.

Weather forecaster Meno Mendoza said that as of 4 p.m. Sunday, “Domeng” was at 1,020 kilometers east of General Santos City, moving west-northwest at 20 kilometers per hour, with maximum sustained winds of 65 kilometers per hour and gustiness of up to 80 kilometers per hour.

Mendoza said that moderate to heavy rains (5 mm to 15 mm per hour) would fall within the 400-kilometer diameter of the storm.

According to the weather forecaster, should the tropical storm maintain its current speed and track, it will be at 570 kilometers east of Davao City by Monday afternoon and 180 kilometers east of Surigao City by Tuesday. On Wednesday afternoon, it is expected to be in the vicinity of Cebu City.

He said that they were expecting “Domeng” to make landfall on Wednesday somewhere in the Eastern Visayas.

“If it changes track, it could go higher and pass through Southern Luzon and even Metro Manila,” Mendoza pointed out.

He said that the weather bureau has not discounted the possibility that the storm could further gain strength while over water.

In its forecast for Monday, Pagasa said that Mindanao and the regions of the Cagayan Valley as well as the Eastern and Central Visayas would have cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms while Metro Manila and the rest of the archipelago would be partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms mostly in the afternoon or evening.

Moderate to strong winds will prevail over the northern and eastern sections of the country where coastal waters will be moderate to rough. Elsewhere, winds will be light to moderate with slight to moderate seas. 

BAGYO UPDATE: List of survivors in Samar and Leyte (from Umagang Kay Ganda)

LIST OF YOLANDA SURVIVORS

SAMAR
(Ipinaabot kay DORIS BIGORNIA)

Abalayan, Raul
Abalayan, Raul
Abaloyan, Nilda
Adigue, Queenmae
Adigue, Queezza
Allada, Cazandra
Allada, Cielo
Allada, Cindy
Allada, Melanie
Anacay, Linda
Anas, Amparo
Ang, Airilia
Ang, Benigna
Ang, Benigno
Anrofina, Arnold
Anrofina, Leonardo
Antifina, Alice
Ay On, Precious
Ayan, Lilia
Ayas, Rumole
Ayon, Julicta
Bacayan, Marites
Baful, Yapin
Bajul, Macrina
Bandilla, Dolor
Bandilla, Gaudencio
Bandilla, Gil
Bandilla, Sixto
Barcial, Edie
Barcial, Epipania
Barcial, Rosalina
Barciay, Antonio
Barlaminto, Milagros
Barlaminto, Rowel
Basada, Boy
Basada, Rafaela
Bayel, Porperia
Boco, Cesar
Bondilla, Ryo
Bonita, Pelipa
Borcial, Amy
Borja, Judith
Borlaminto, Milagros
Borlaminto, Rowel
Caandoy, Edgar
Cabacaba, Romie
Cadayang, Marisa
Cadillo, Damaso
Caliba, Melchor
Calites, Elaine
Caluadores, Tomie
Calvadores, Nelson
Campanance, Flor
Campo-An, Norlie
Candido Sr., Juanito
Candido, Ariel
Candido, Edna
Candido, Felipe
Candido, Gregoria
Candido, Jenielle
Candido, Juanito
Candido, Noel
Candido, Paulita
Candido, Yvette
Ceriaco Jr
Chavez, Jojo
Codillo, Mely
Codillo, Stephanie
Collang, Inday
Collanga, Gregorio
Collanga, Inday
Condide, Ariel
Conjorada, Miding
Consultado, Milo
Consultado, Peter
Cordin, Diane
Daiz, Carlito
Daylo, Ben
Delina, Gilberto
Dingay, Allon
Eclea, Remie
Elando, Junie
Folde, Emerita
Gagala, Mercides
Gemillo, Canonita
Go, Liander
Go, Luela
Go, Winita
Guab, Ascion
Guab, Jenna
Guiat, Jeamar
Guillan, Macky
Guillen, Rosa
Gullan, Eryl
Gullan, Lee
Gullan,  Erone
Habagat, Joseph
Herusalem, Dolores
Ida, Gil
Isip, Ruben
Jose, Marilyn
Kogune, Eiji
Kogune, Maria Cristina
Kogune, Takako
Lacre, Francisco
Laste, Alva
Laste, Alvaro
Lirin, Fe
Llorente, Jose
Macanile, Jennifer
Madara, Editha
Madara, Jeffrey
Madara, Manny
Magno, Jose
Malayao, Marites
Marfil, Evilda
Mergal, Rockell
Montes, Jerry
Nabablit, Cynthia
Narte, Narlau
Narte, Ruth
Navales, Judith
Nicant, Zenaida
Ong, Marivic
Padada, Perpekto
Palma, Romulo
Ramirez, Eliza
Ramirez, Maria
Ranao, Cerilo
Razelle Coles
Reyes, Kelvin
Reyes, Marc
Reyes, Noel
Salas, Generosa
Salas, Teresita
Samson, Delia
Silla, Stela
Timbangan, Romulo
Villamar, Doning
Villamor, Many
Villarina, Lito
Villarmino, Lily
Yape, Rosalinda
Yapot, Victor

LEYTE
(Ipinaabot sa ABS-CBN news team sa Tacloban)

Abesamis, Marvin
Aguilar, Filmar
Agullo, Bryan
Alcala, Maelene
Alegada, John Simmon
Ampong, Mendalene
Andoy, Lorenz
Arante Sr., Ray
Arante, Analiza
Arante, Anna Mae
Arante, Ray
Armenia, Earl
Bactol, Samuel
Balani, Minerva
Balondo, Eunice
Baquilod, Mar
Basnardo, Dal
Bonda, Deling
Borela, Chloe
Bowman, Alex
Buendia, Casey Marie Dela Cruz
Busano, Ardeen
Cabilitasan Jr., Jose
Cabrera, Fred
Cadnes, Jaypee
Cain, Jhenaly
Canales, John Carlo
Canete, Roder
Canonigo, Roel
Castro, Constantino
Cero, Gerardo
Chiong, Mimie
Cimafranca, Harold
Codilla, Rodolfo
Collando, Dading
Collando, Eladio
Collando, Madylyn
Collando, Teresita
Competente, Erlinda
Competente, Max Joyoce
Cornelio, Jop
Cornelio, Joy
Coteyro, Emily
Cua, Benson
Culanac, Peter
Cumla, Dodong
Daulong, Efren
De Jesus, Arlyn Tan
Deguito Family
Deller, Edison
Deloria, Bernardo
Deloria, Dolores
Deloria, Ephepania
Deloria, Yonela
Donley, Philip
Duque, Jimply
Duran, James Steven
Elmito, Aaron
Enriquez, Mark Edward
Escollante, Susana
Estuye, Jenifer Macaso
Fabre, Jocelyn And Family
Fornillos Family
Galangue, Rodel
Gavan, Byron And Family
Gaw, Joseph
Getican, Bene
Go, Stephen And Family
Go,Salvador ''Atoy''
Gonzales, Willie
Gonzalo, Jun And Elsa
Granados Family
Hernani, Luis
Hinacay, Alex
Hugo, Nestor
Kaheda, Josephine
Labianos Family
Lanza Family
Laurino, Karen
Lavadia Family
Lazdose, Jay
Ligtas Family
Lo-Ay, Arnel
Lugasan Family
Macalitong, Marlon
Macariola, Glen
Macawile, Edgar
Macawile, Lorna
Majatucon, Jerry
Mamaspas, Brenda And Family
Manreal, Medalla
Marabe Family
Maro, Antonio
Marteja, Virgilio
Mejia III, Former Mayor Pablo
Mondia, Jose Rickman
Monta Family
Monte De Ramos, Herminio
Nadela, Bernardo
Nadela, Elizabeth
Nadela, Jannah
Nadela, John Karl
Nadela, Maricar
Nadela, Rafael
Navaro Family
Navarra, Evelyn And Eduardo
Niegas, Hanah
Nieva Family
Oclarit, Renante
Oponda Jr., Pedro
Ordoves, Alex
Orellano, Sergio
Osias, Dindo
Osias, Romel
Paglinawan, Alan
Pagyanan Family
Palima, Charity
Pedpera, Lee Michael
Pelicano Family
Peque, Rey Ian
Perez Family
Permejo Family
Portiles Family
Premir, Dwight Joven
Puno, Allan
Quiapo, Bobong
Regis, Kristine
Requerme, Jerrome
Reymundo, Suzette
Salazar, Patrick Ian
Salumag, John Hariss
Sapa, Genne Vee
Saw, Joseph
Singson, Rowena
Solaber, Arnel
Soloremonte, Desiree
Soriano, Althea
Soriano, Clyde
Suan, William Jenn
Tan, Dr. Marvin
Tayag, Adriel Kenn Aquino
Teologo, Ronel
Terado, Roditha And Family
Tizon, Cliff Arnold
Trazares, Daniel
Uy, Apple Sobrevinas
Valmores, Eugene
Velasco, Venice Lance
Verecio, Randy
Veril, Joshua And Jonathan
Villabianca, Rey And Family
Vivero, Jomars
Yase, Roscar
Young, Dr. Grace
Zalavarria, Noel

BAGYO UPDATE: Partial list of Yolanda survivors (Tacloban)

Here's a partial list of survivors by Congressman Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on the status of families in his area. Kindly refresh for updates.

"We will be posting names of survivors from Typhoon Yolanda. We will update from time-to-time soon as we get the names," said Romualdez in a Facebook post.

1. Joy Coscos and Family
2. Alfred Cuizon and Family
3. Francis Gallaron and Family
4. Maximo del Pilar and Family
5. Leo Bergula and Family
6. Gian Jay Colasito & family
7. Harvey Codilla & family
8. Cholo Barcelona & family
9. Fortune Barcelona & family
10. Michael Davilo & familu
11. Rodico Cinco and family
12. Delia Colinayo and family
13. Delia Camaoy and family
14. Neneng Eval and family
15. Salvador Cesar and family
16. Virgie Labita and family
17. Val Pamperon and family
18. Lando Quablar and family
19. Clark Pendijo and family
20. Ariel Ugalde and family
21. Leo Bergullo and family
22. Lourdes Faga and family
23. Elvira Portillo and family
24. Manuel Silao and family
25. Bobong Barcelona and family
26. Mercy Basister and family
27. Mark dela Cruz and family
28. Complicado family
29. Jimmy Wilfreda and family
30. Sophia Junio and family
31. Ana Baculanlan and family
32. Dolomeo Penalosa and family
33. Rolando Zambuang and family
34. Noel Claros and family
35. Nino Claros and family
36. Tony Claros and family
37. Inigo Batan and family
38. Jonathan Penalosa and family
39. Joey Oligario and family
40. Flora Bulcase and famliy
41. Michelle Iridio and family
42. Luis Iridio and family
43. Michael Penalosa and family
44. Dennis Gamboa and family
45. Jose Baculanlan and family
46. Juliet Baculanlan and family
47. Joel Penalosa and family
48. Greg Cuizon and family
49. Juanito Martinez and family
50. Cristine Martinez and family.
51. Anthony Claros and family
52. Rudy de Asis and family
53. Lucrecia Mission and family
54. Constancio Baculanlan and family
55. Rico Salodada and family
56. Wilfredo Regania and family
57. Cristita Regania and family
58. Lemuel Regania and family
59. Edgar Martinez Costero and family (7 members)
60. Ronsard & Justerie Granali
61. Rommel Delgado and family
62. Nestor Nirzo
63. Peter Golong
64. Jonelle Cantero
65. Shaquille Erondio
66. Charisse Erondio
67. Gaudioso Erondio
68. Genevive Dela Cruz
69. Regine Dela Cruz
70. Joy Jean Dela Cruz
71. Renato Dela Cruz
72. Rachelle Colmenar
73. Russell Colmenar
74. Henry Mendoza
75. Grace Mendoza
76. John Henry Mendoza
77. Helen Grace Mendoza
78. Lloyd Mendoza
79. Nelibe Alcaraz
80. Ruben de Guzman Jr.
81. Raymond Mendoza
82. Marvin Balaganas
83. Baby Balaganas
84. Medelina Gadin
85. Shon Mark de Lirio
86. Filomeno Moreno
87. Alpiono Gadin
88. Amelinda Gadin
89. Monalisa Gadin
90. Allan Gadin
91. Gina Gadin
92. Alexander Gadin
93. Julie Anne Gadin
94. Aljean Paul Gadin
95. Am-am Gadin
96. Tamtam Gadin
97. Eliana Gadin
98. Ilajean Gadin
99. Alfonso Gadin
100. Dianne Pacho
101. Ronald Gesalado
102. Emmanuel Tabi
103. Rey Guimaol
104. Kim Ibarras
105. Marisa Nabong
106. Jean Marie Aguilar
107. Ethey Yu
108. Lorissa Sadong
109. Maricel Loyola
110. Nimfa Quilbio
111. Dianne Alfarejos
112. Norisson Estanislao
113. Joana Abarca
114. Roel Candare
115. Ester Montejo
116. Rochelle Anover
117. Miramae Barzana
118. Brenda Ponferrada
119. Gaile Tanggaan
120. Rosbie Balen
121. Jennelyn Velarde
122. Sharon Brillo
123. Esther Faller
124. Ma. Reyna Tioco
125. Rensis Cabacaba
126. Carl Alit
127. Julius Presto
128. Laura Creer - Miralles
129. Sam Llamera
130. Martin Montana
131. Loyel Natividad
132. Rhaizano Batan
133. Albert Mabuti
134. Joey Guyjoco
135. Rey Austero
136. Amabelle Bandalon
137. Claudine Anjero
138. Mylene Gumayao
139. Catherine Badeo
140. Santos Guesalado
141. Rosalinda Guesalado
142. Rosalyn Guesalado
143. Rosalie Guesalado Sacramento
144. Rosalind Guesalado
145. Ron Joshua Guesalado
146. Kurt Santiago
147. Kit Sacramento
148. Carlito Guesalado
149. Honelyn Kalingag
150. Karen Guesalado
151. Rey Kalingag
152. Mario Aguilar
153. Jennelyn Aguilar
154. Marjorie Aguilar
155. Joan Aguilar
156. Rida Francisco
157. Vincent Francisco
158. Gina Francisco
159. Jose Vincent Francisco
160. Alexa Louise Francisco
161. Jay Susayan
162. Bridgette Alapid
163. Leoncio Nabong
164. Maria Elisa Nabong
165. Arnel Nabong
166. John Earl Nabong
167. Jon Dale Nabong
168. Trisha Marie Nabong
169. Marlyn Calilihan
170. Rexter Calilihan
171. Kimberly Gandaingan
172. Rachel Mariaga
173. Tito Bergoncillo
The Department of Social Welfare and Development also compiled the names of the typhoon survivors. Check this list:
1. Jedahly Abello
2. Ronnel Abello
3. Paola Aparis
4. Josie Abia
5. Aldwin Abia
6. Angelica Joan Abia
7. Ian Kim Anestruz
8. Herminia Armigo
9. Aster Gertrude
10. Felixberto Auestruz
11. Dolores Auestruz
12. Baron Auestruz
13. Emmalyn Abino
14. Ceasar Acebedo Jr.
15. Rose Anne Acedillo and Family
16. Katrina Acerden
17. Krystal Dominique Acerden
18. Kaye Acerden
19. Kayl Acerden
20. Ruth Acerden
21. Garth Acerden
22. Arthur Acerden
24. Penward Steve Acerden
25. Patrick Acerden
26. Christian Steve Acerden
27. Jose Penward Acerden
28. Katrina Acerden
29. Filmeda Acompanado
30. Felicito Acompanado
31. Ernesto Adona
32. Ernie Adonis
33. Ma. Jenny Advincula
34. Bryan Aguinaldo
35. Rhodessa Agut
36. Mark Alibangbang
37. Christineth Alla
38. Alvarez Family
39. Alyanna Alvober
40. Amanda Family
41. Rodhalyn Amor
42. Soledad Angeles
43. Aniceto Family
44. Rona Mae Anicleto
45. Gina Arcena
46. Myra Arcena
47. David Arcena
48. Conrado Arguilles
49. Trinidad Astorga and Family
50. Noel Audriano
51. Geline Avila
52. Gwendelyn Avila
53. Helen Ay-ay
54. Romeo Ay-ay
55. Geilo Ay-ay
56. Geizl Ay-ay
57. Barucho Ay-ay
58. Regine Ay-ay
59. Anatolia Ay-ay
60. Salvador Ay-ay
61. Lovely June Mayumi Azul
62. Protacio Azul
63. Anthony Baconawa
64. Adeline Baconawa
65. Ellen Baconawa
66. Janet Baconawa
67. Apple Baconawa
68. Felix Baconawa Jr.
69. Felix Baconawa Sr.
70. Judith Nida Badiles
71. Marju Badiles
72. Judimar Badiles
72. Marjune Badiles
73. Marjouie Badiles
74. Marc Jojit Badiles
75. Mario Badiles
76. Zhoey Dynes Badiles
77. Elaine Faye Badiles
78. Lalaine Kaye Badiles
79. Lielane Badiles
80. Daryl Badiles
81. Mario Badiles Sr.
82. Julie Ann Bagason
83. Jocelyn Bagason
84. Sheila Christian Balais
85. James Patrick Balais
86. Sheila Christian Balais
87. James Patrick Balais
88. Jericho Balais
89. Yvane Rey Balatay
90. Gerry and Lily Baldago
91. Catherine Gale Balila
92. Daneth Balila
93. Roschio Balila
94. Analyn Ballecer
95. Fyren Mea Ballecer
96. Arian Bandilla
97. Cornelio Bandilla
98. John Cornelio Bandilla
99. Peachy Bandilla
100. Elisa Macion Bandilla
101. Gerald Sam Bandilla
102. Estrella Bandilla
103. Gerald Sam Bandilla
104. Kim Benedict Banoyo
105. Mario Banoyo
106. Virginia Banoyo
107. Zyvirl Joyce Banoyo
108. Feebhel Jade Banoyo
109. Carl Matthew Banoyo
110. Marc Kurby Banoyo
111. Barbasa Family
112. Antonio Basilan and Family
113. Michael Philip Basilio
114. Milo Basilio
115. Misben Basilio
116. Mark Basilio
117. Art Bastes
118. Chito Bastes and Family
119. Dennis Bayona
120. Espie Bayona
121. Kenneth Bello
122. Belinda Bermudo and Family
123. Svlicsic Bhlt
124. Leslie Bibihano
125. Corazon Binoya
126. Andrea Biong
127. Anastacio Biong and Family
128. Jackie Bitangcol Miralles and Family
129. Saren Gay Bola
130. Damiana Brua
131. Rhodora Busi and Family
132. Mark Bustamante
133. LJ Bustamante
134. Cilay Bustamante and Family
135. Bustamante Family
136. Edmark Bustillo
137. Cherry Ann Bustillo
138. Chennie Bustillo
139. Daniel Dave Cabarte
140. Carlos Cabb
141. Daniel Dave Caberte
142. Lilia Caberte
143. Dane Maxine Caberte
144. Eric Cabreza
145. Sally Caca
146. Rafaelito Caca
147. Ajieh Cadion
148. Ma. Lyra Lyn Cagara
149. Jessa Mae Caidoy
150. Axcel Caitana
151. CesardinoCaitana
152. Syralyn Cajepe
153. Roselyn Cajepe
154. Omar Calledo
155. Robert Cambos
156. Abegail Casano
157. Marnie Casano
158. Brandy Casano
159. Nene Casepe and Family
160. Lourdes Catipay
161. Meg Julienne Cayabyab
162. Filomeno Cerino
163. Teresita Cerino
164. Maribel Cesara
165. Joy Cesara
166. Kaye Chan
167. Kareen Chan
168. Kemuel Chan
169. Ken Chan
170. Chan Family
171. Michelle Chu
172. Emmanuel Chua
173. Lino Chua
174. Ravena Chua
175. Michelle Chua
176. Monalisa Chua
177. Lino Chua
178. MarinellaChua
179. Bodjack Chua
180. Michelle Chua
181. Emmanuel Chua
182. Roldan Ciata Ogardo
183. Nelson Cochero
184. Imelda Codilan
185. Norberto Codilan
186. KatherineCodilan
187. Florence Codilan
188. Jennylind Codilan
189. Paul Codilan
190. Geraldine Codilan
191. Fayvilyn Colete
192. Jerome Colete
193. Mark Eugene Colis
194. Kristel Ika Conise
195. Tonton Cordero
196. Marcelina Cortuna
197. Ian Jay Cortuna
198. Lance Cortuna
199. Victoriano Cortuna Jr.
200. Cortura Family
201. Michael Cruz
202. John Mark Cuevas and Family
203. Tass Sahara Dabuet
204. Daphne Dabuet
205. Marvy Dacer
206. Kenny Carlo Dacer
207. Jay-ar Dacer
208. Michealle Dacer
209. Henry Dacuital
210. Hazel Dacuital
211. Shenna Dacuital
212. Hannah Dacuital
213. Shannel Dacuital
214. Antonio Dacuital
215. Henry Dacuital
216. Crizzle Dagal
217. Rex Gen Dagal
218. Ronie Dagandan and Family
219. Nicolea Daradal
220. Fronnie Ray De Leon
221. Ronilo De Leon and Family
222. Gary De Loyola
223. Rosita De Paz
224. Florentina De Paz
225. Arturo De Paz
226. Rosaida De Paz
227. Dodith De Paz
228. Joel De Paz
229. Judito De Paz
230. Jery De Paz
231. Grace Ann De Paz
232. Christian De Paz
233. Jhon Kenneth De Paz
234. Judy Ann De Paz
235. Denjul De Paz
236. Daha De Paz
237. CJ De Paz
238. Justin De Paz
239. Jikoy De Paz
240. Hannah De Paz
241. Anrekie De Paz
242. Juan Miguel De Veyra
243. Robby De Veyra and Family
244. Rainer JOhn Deglacia
245. Cyd Laurie Deglacia
246. Arthuro Deglacia
247. Nimfa Deglacia
248. Dave Arthur Deglacia
249. Meg Hounska Deglacia
250. Maria Del Amor Valenzuela
251. Marcelino del Rosario
252. Rosemarie del Rosario
253. Pipai Del Rosario
254. Audrey Kate Del Rosario and Family
255. Catherine Demillo
256. Ricardo Demillo
257. Corazon Demillo
258. Hazel Demillo
259. Ritchie Demillo
260. Florita Demillo
261. Tenesa Demillo
262. Beyonce Demillo
263. Dianito Family
264. Ronie Diaz (ENA Power Builders Inc.)
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266. Divino Family
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268. Bernard Donagre
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272. Dumael Family
273. Daniel Dave Duran
274. Myra Duran
275. Fina Dy
276. Leo Ecleo
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278. Dara Ledven Ecleo
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280. Soledad Egano
281. Archyl Egano
282. Henry Elnas and Family
283. Elizabeth Empillo
284. Moises Empillo
285. Marlon Encina and Family
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286. Remedios Enriquez
287. Jonalene Enriquez
288. Joane Enriquez
289. Jessamere Enriquez
290. Jay Ryan Escoro
291. Mariza Eslobido
292. Gilbert Espina
293. Ana Espina
294. Marco Espina
295. Ma. Lourdes Espina
296. Eubert Espina
297. Angel Mae Espina
298. Raquel Espina
299. Jetro Espina
300. JM Espina
301. Jala Espina
302. Joy Espina
303. Patricia Espina
304. Eugene Espina
305. Gilbert Espina Jr.
306. Chralyn Joy Fabricante
307. Ace Factor
308. Erlinda Fermillios
309. Adrian Mar Fernandez
310. Nancy Ferrer
311. Rhianna Louise Flores
312. Eduardo Flores
313. Wilfredo Flores
314. Rogelio Flores Jr.
315. Francisco Family
316. Mila Funcion
317. Kenneth Funcion
318. Catherine Rose Funcion
319. Jordan Gabi
320. Gabriana Family
321. Mark Gafela and Family
322. Jonathan Gagarino
323. Florentina Ganata
324. Rachel Garduce
325. Lawrence Gay
326. Cherrylaine Geraldino
327. Charlita Geraldino
328. Alijandro Geraldino
329. Analito Geraldino
330. Ariel Geraldo
331. John Anthony Gerez
332. Salvador Gerez
333. Juliet Gerez
334. Romel Gerez
335. Ma. Isabel Getigan
336. Grace Gevez
337. William Gevez
338. Deutche Gevez
339. Thaddeau Gevez
340. Kristel Gevez
341. John Will Gevez
342. Loding Glora
343. Imelda Go and Family
344. Richard Gonzales
345. Mariana Gonzales
346. Richmar Gonzales
347. Richan Gonzales
348. Richela Gonzales
349. Tomas Gonzales
350. Estella Gonzales
351. Corazon Gonzales
352. Rodolfo Gonzales
353. Perla Gonzales
354. Raphael Gonzales
355. Royet Gonzales
356. Reven Gonzales
357. Reynaul Gonzales
358. Norberto Gonzales
359. Rena Gonzales
360. Reynante Gonzales
361. Ruby Gonzales
362. Graciodas Family
363. Eleanor Granados
364. Grandos Family
365. Jerry Gratuito
366. Joy Gratuito
367. Joseph Gratuito
368. Jane Gratuito
369. Gerald Gratuito
370. Jelly Gratuito
371. Guardino Family
372. Ernesto Guarino
373. Daniel Guarino
374. Julie Guarino
375. Alma Guarino
376. Christian Guarino
377. Samuel Guillemer and Family
378. John Carlo Hayag and Family
379. Diana Hombrih
380. Nerren Homeres
381. Nerren Homeres
382. Homeres Family
383. Momco (Mico) Igat
384. Riomar Ignacio
385. Mark Nash Ignacio
386. Leyol Ignacio
387. Michelle Isla
388. Edie Jaigue
389. Meby Jaigue
390. Kenneth Jecino
391. Rey Jecino
392. Marvin Jerusalem
393. Mariano Jerusalem
394. Jay Gabriel Jimenez
395. Erlend Johannesen
396. Juliet Junio
397. Bienvenido Labanan
398. Rechel Labanan
399. Reynaldo Labanan
400. Leland Mark Labanan
401. Christian Nino Labanan
402. Evelyn Labita
403. Lacaba Family
404. Lacdao Family
405. Jason Lagbo and Family
406. Jee Lanoy
407. Jimboy Lavilla
408. Rosela Lavilla
409. Francis Lavilla
410. Leansa Family
411. Jimmy Lego and Family
412. Lego Family
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414. Artemio Leuterio
415. Matilde Leuterio
416. Kirk Stefen Lisandra
417. Kirk Steven Lisondra
418. Stephanie Lisondra
419. Jack Lockdaw
420. Edwin Locson Abia
421. Mark Lucero
422. Manuel Lucero
423. Genesis Luna
424. Mabini Family
425. Mabulay Family
426. Gaspar Macarayon
427. Virginia Macarayon
428. Jeenyl Macarayon
429. Jessina Mae Macarayon
430. Secel Macarayon
431. Gidson Jay Macarayon
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433. Meredith Macion
434. Diana Rose Macion
435. Cherry Anne Macion
436. Chelsy Macion
437. Christine Nicole Macion
438. Romeo Maclubay and Family
439. Marinel Macomol
440. Lilian Majadilias
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444. Rowena Maluto
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447. Fredirick Manalo
448. Lolita Manalo
449. Imelda Manalo
450. Daisy Manocay
451. Lorito Manocay
452. Darwin Manocay
453. Daryl Manocay
454. Lolito Manocay
455. Dannel Manocay
456. Marlon Manocay
457. Stacy Keach Manto
458. Benjoe Maraya
459. Jopet Mariposque
460. Rachel Marobut
461. Mark Jerald Marora
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463. Renato Masong and Family
464. Lolima Mate
465. Cynthia Mate
466. Arianne Mate
467. Kirsten Denise Mate
468. Kylie Clarisse Mate
469. Artemio Mate Jr.
470. Daniel Medina (ENA Power Builders Inc.)
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474. Menosa Family
475. Noame Mercado and Family
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480. Elmer Merontos
481. Riza Merontos
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484. Elozhyle Merontos
485. Brent James Merontos
486. Christian Dave Merontos
487. Mesias Family
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489. Genesis Miravalles Tejano
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491. Jerry Mislos
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493. Baduy Montero
494. Richie Montero
495. Elmer Montuerto
496. Elche Marie Montuerto
497. Ellaine Montuerto
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499. Stephen Morfe
500. Alferne Nano
501. Lolima Nate
502. Juliet Navarro
503. Marlon Navarro
504. Ruby Navarro
505. Douglas Navarro
506. Jocelyn Navarrosa and Family
507. Nobleza Family
508. Gavino Obias
508. Jesusa Ruby Obina
509. Amelita Obina
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511. Davemar Obina
512. Jean Michael Obina
513. Fenezuela Obina
514. Nino Obina
515. Aldrene Ocado
516. Sugar Octaviano
517. Roy Octavio
518. Justin Kent Ogawa
519. Jovy Olasiman
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524. Jayson Otic
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527. Frederick Pagtabunan
528. Florida Palagar
529. Boyet Palagar
530. Maynard Pan
531. Edgardo Panis Jr.
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533. Marito Papiona
534. Brian Papiona
535. Bremmar Papiona
536. Margarita Papiona
537. Jose Parino and Family
538. Rhodora Parino and Family
539. Jennifer Peneredundo
540. Enrica Peneredundo
541. Wilma Pening Dagani
542. Adoracion Peregrino Sekito
543. Shiela Marie Permejo
544. Cecilia Permejo and Family
545. Vincent Piga
546. Polic Family
547. Ed Polistig
548. Pondang Family
549. Pornias Family
550. Susan Pulma
551. Ma. Grace Pulma
552. Agne Pulma
553. Zachary Pulma
554. Faustino Pulma
555. Aristotle Pulma
556. Peregrino Pundavela Peregrino
557. Perla Pundavela Peregrino
558. Ernesto Quintero and Family
559. Dana Quismundo
560. Anthony Quitorio
561. Darren Anthony Ranit
562. Rogue Ranolas
563. Juvy Ranolas
564. Felix Ranolas
565. Frederic Ranolas
566. Ruby Grace Ranolas
567. George Ranolas
568. Jhony Ranolas
569. Raveno Family
570. Reymart Regencia
571. JR Regencia
572. Heber Regencia
573. Jean Regencia
574. Omar Requitillo
575. Basilio Ripalda
576. Reynaldo Roca
577. Kenneth Rodriguez
578. Rys Anthony Rodriguez
579. Kenneth Rodriguez (ENA Power Builders Inc.)
580. Manuel Ronillo and Family
581. Alejo Rosatase
582. Adelaida Rosatase
583. Orlando Rosatase
584. Angelyn Rosatase
585. Gerald Rosite and Family
586. Wikko Martin Ruiz
587. Norma Ruiz
588. Weng Ruiz
589. Alexa Ruiz
590. Kristine Ruiz
591. Rea Russel
592. Jesal Sabordo
593. Janica Mae Salvoto
594. Venus Samson
595. Santiso Family
596. Edeal Santos
597. Dante Sebanez
598. Emily Sebanez
599. Cindy Sebanez
600. Ivan John Sebanez
601. Paolo Sebanez
602. Kyle Vincent Sebanez
603. Jaydee Sekito and Family
604. Gwendoline Seno
605. Gina Seno
606. Hilario Seno Jr.
607. Dinah May Sevillano
608. Jeffrey Signo
609. Norma Rae Signo
610. Lucille Signo
611. Robert Silvano
612. Fe Silvano
613. Dennis Silvano
614. Yolife Silvano
615. Denise Silvano
616. Nillo Solis
617. Gienel Fritz Solis
618. Franny Solitana
619. Emberto Soyom
620. Streetlight Phil. Inc. Family
621. KC Suarez
622. Paul Suarez
623. Jerome Suarez
624. Eliberto Sulit (ENA Power Builders Inc.)
625. Sumbaz Family
626. Dolly Ann Supangan
627. Violeta Susaya
628. Josefina Susaya
629. Maxima Susaya
630. Peter Susaya
631. Antonio Tabuvual
632. Taducan Family
633. Dolorosa Tambes
634. Alvin Tan
635. Marita Tan
636. Mariata Tan
637. Melanie Tejano
638. Romelyn Tejano
639. Benito Tejano
640. Eymard Tejano
641. Rogen Tejano
642. Edena Tejano
643. Romeo Tejano Jr.
644. Merie Joy Tejano Ricafort
645. Rolly Tenoso
646. Jocelyn Tenoso
647. Lycca Tenoso
648. Shanie Luz Tenoso
649. Shaira Tenoso
650. Ronald Tingzon Peregrino
651. Joshua Tobada
652. Epra Tobio
653. Jay Martin Tomayao
654. Jeffrey Tomayao
655. Reynaldo Tomayao
656. Felisa Tomayao
657. Rosemer Torres
658. Lito Torres
659. Tragia Family
660. Cyrus Trimor
661. Rael Aya Trimor
662. Rael Ella Trimor
663. Rael Ira Trimor
664. Udtujan Family
665. Joel Valenzona
666. Valeriano Family
667. Niket Vallar
668. Goldelene Verona
669. Glaidelene Verona
670. Mylah Verunque
671. Carlos Verunque
672. Manuel Victorio
673. Gean Victorio
674. Grace Victorio
675. Guada Victorio
676. Glenda Victorio
677. Gemma Victorio
678. Epifania Victorio
679. Gilbert Victorio
680. Gina Victorio
681. Chenleigh Victorio
682. Glaiza Kate Victorio
683. Matthew James Victorio
684. Joy Villacurte
685. Marnie Villadolor
686. Marc Bradley Villadolor
687. Virgie Villamor and Family
688. Villamor Family
689. Villevo Family
690. Aira Mae Waniwan
691. Waniwan Family
692. Retchel Yu
693. Jella Yu
694. Andy Yu
695. Jovelita Yu
696. Rixon Yu
697. Keth Orly Yu
698. Dave Scott Yu
699. Jetca Yu
700. Rowena Yu
701. Rodolfo Yu
702. Leah Yu
703. Antonia Yu
704. Mariejo Yu
705. Rolando Yu
706. Jacinta Yu
707. Samuel Yu
708. Isidora Yu
709. Judah Yu
710. Jazzfer Jay Zamora
711. Nabil
712. Carina Auestruz
713. Frances Cayla Auestruz
714. April Fe Auestruz
715. Auestruz Family
716. Camilo Felix Cameforte
717. Yousef Clyde Cinco
718. Floro Dela Cruz
719. Gertrudes Ecbon
720. Kimberly Encina
721. Herwin Encina
723. Pete Encina
724. Christian Encina
725. Edlyn Encina
726. Fe Encina
727. Helen Encina
728. Francis Encina
729. Edwin Encina Jr.
730. Edwin Encina SR
731. Vincent Enrique
732. Rizza Francisco
733. Maica Francisco
734. Candy Go Auestruz
735. Cristine Joyohoy
736. Mark Joyohoy
737. Micah Joyohoy
738. Argen Obina
739. Ted Obina
740. Toytoy Obina
741. Jencie Obina
742. Tailissa Obina
743. Lorena Penachos
744. Sherwin Penachos
745. Darwin Penachos
746. Sherena Penachos
747. Sherelou Penachos
748. Sheryn May Penachos
749. Sherlita Penachos
750. Rachelle May Putong
751. Mariano Putong
752. Jhake Sarabe
753. Jessa Sarabe
754. JasJas Sarabe
755. Marietta Rivera
756. Julie Ann Rivera
757. Elvira Claros
758. Adeline Baldecanas and Family
759. Puyat Family
760. Lledo Family
761. Montuya Family
762. Lorica Family
763. Gayas Family
764. Romana Lorica-Gayas
765. Milagros Lorica
766. Lea Lorica
767. Bienvinido Lorica
768. Jesus Lorica
769. Antonio Abalde
770. Glaiza Lorica
771. Harold Dulay
772. Angela Marie Lorica
773. Virgillio Cadiente
774. Delos Reyes Family
775. Romeo Lacsamana Sr.
776. Concesa Lacsamana
777. Sunshine Lacsamana
778. Romeo Lacsamana Jr.
779. Janrie Lacsamana
780. Kurt Lucero
781. Corda Family
782. Jorge Aluaden and Family
783. Reynalda Aluaden and Family
784. Deypalan Family
785. Cmicano Family
786. Cordero Family
787. Doque Family
788. Domdom Family
789. Tommy Cordero-Etulle
790. Elena Cordero
791. Juanita Evarola-Cordero
792. Susan Cordero
793. Lily Cordero
794. Gill Doque
795. Chelsy Doque
796. Jiles Doque
797. Jessie Domdom
798. Janet Domdom
799. Juliet Domdom
800. Joshua Domdom
801. Boloyos and family
802. Ferreras family
803. Pretzel Catantan
804. Cabilin family
805. Tiozon Family
806. Rosal Family
807. Obejas Family
808. Edanial Family
809. Goles Family
810. Tadefa family
811. Rosal Solayao and Family
812. Sheila Basilan
813. Levita Calamaya
814. Rudolfo Calamaya
815. Lourdes Calamaya
816. Raul Calamaya
817. Rudolfo Calamaya Jr.
818. Jenelyn Calamaya
819. Reynaldo Calamaya
820. Evelyn Calamaya
821. Rosales Family
822. Manluras Family
823. Abonado Family
824. Marissa Dawn De Loyola
825. Lenteno Family
826. Agner Family
827. Karell Mendiola
828. Verutiao Family
829. Salonoy Family
830. Emily Cristine Cagadoc Tan and Family
831. Labita Family
832. Cabuenas Family
833. Ruel, Nina, Romel, Patpat Gagol
834. Krisanto Liloan
835. Michael, Din and JM
836. Gagaboan Family
837. Danilo Vicente and Family
838. Beverly Montalban
839. Warren Montalban
840. Jason Pirante
841. Joel Taupa
842. Marivic Vitor
843. Marvin Delan
844. Mark Delan
845. Jannal Delan
846. Mikko Solis and Family
847. Melody Solitario and Family
848. Marimel Tado and Family
849. Doris Espina and Family
850. Reynaldo Lazarte and Family
851. Nickanor Dorota and Family
852. Florencia Romero and Family
853. Allan Homeres and Family
854. Nelson Capillas and Family
855. Jerome Rebotaso
856. Letty Rebotaso
857. Jerald Rebotaso
858. Anin Biong and Family
859. Lendy Capillas
860. Nelson Capillas Jr. and Family
861. Louisita Paderugao
862. Lei Vanessa Paderugao
863. Lorraine Grace Paderugao
864. Louiella Shane Paderugao
865. Ma. Armie Ecija
866. Aldous Clark Ecija
867. Joseth Christian Ecija
868. Normane Ecija
869. Alvin Ecija
870. Apple Rose Paranas
871. Emmelyn Tubelan
872. Fehl Noem Tubelan
873. Elmalyn Jomillo
874. Rodulf Jomillo
875. Romeo Jomillo Jr.
876. Glenn Jomillo
877. Mely Decio
878. Zacaraig Decio
879. Joselito Decio
880. Mary Jane Decio
881. Ma. Liza Decio
882. Joshua Decio
883. Princess Megan Decio
884. Bobby Gemilla
885. Marcelino Marcellana
886. Leonila Marcellana
887. Mark Anthony Marcellana
888. Marcelino Marcellana Jr.
889. Nimfa Marcellana
890. Francesco Marcellana
891. Oxy Marcellana
892. Marlo Marcellana
893. Marlon Marcellana
894. Marlo Marcellana
895. Jun Marcellana
896. Efren Flores
897. Rosalie Flores
898. Denise Allen Flores
899. Emily Rose Flores
900. Aeron Flores
901. Pauleen Ann Flores
902. Pauleen Ann Dispo
903. Jomar R. Escoton
904. Jonalene Apilar
905. Raffy Apilar
906. Sheryl Apilar
907. Soilet Apilar
908. Remedios Pagadaan Family
909. Lolita Dicatimbag Family
910. Juanita Falguera Family
911. Gemma Pagaduan Family
912. Nestor Ofelia Moradas Vidaya Family
913. Vidaya Family
914. Santuele Family
915. Kalaw Family
916. Eduardo Kalaw
917. Norma Kalaw
918. Norlyn Kalaw
919. Ednalyn Kalaw
920. Eduard Kalaw
921. Ria Gorpido Kalaw
922. Francisco Alejandro Family

BAGYO UPDATE: Yolanda when it hit Bacolod City and Iloilo City

Instagram users Ric Martin, Jr., Karina Nisol, and Sitine provided video footages of Yolanda's fury in Bacolod City.


 
 
Instagram users Denise Rivera and Menchie Mateo also shared scenes from Iloilo City.

 

BAGYO UPDATE: Jiggy Manicad and Love Añover report on Yolanda devastation in Leyte on State of the Nation

In an emotional report on "State of the Nation with Jessica Soho," GMA News reports Jiggy Manicad and Love Añover reported on the extent of devastation in Leyte, which received the brunt of Typhoon Yolanda's extraordinary force on Friday. 

Manicad reported that at least 20 bodies of storm victims, including children, were being kept in a local church because the local funeral parlors had been destroyed. Añover was unable to hold back tears while recounting the terrifying experience of being inside a cathedral as its roof was being torn off by strong winds.

 

Video Courtesy: Youtube channel GMA News

SPOTTED: Atom Araullo trends on Twitter, earns #GuyInTheRain tag

ABS-CBN News reporter Atom Araullo has trended on Twitter after performing a daring coverage of the landfall and devastation of super typhoon Haiyang (Yolanda) in Tacloban City.

For braving the strong winds and immense rains, Atom Araullo became a trending topic on Twitter with the hashtag #GuyInTheRain. 

Atom reported live at around 6:40 AM Friday from a street in Tacloban for the ABS-CBN daily AM show Umagang Kay Ganda, (UKG). As he described what was happening in the area in the area,  a storm surge was occurring, displacing piles of debris on the streets.

The video of Atom Araullo reporting on Yolanda's landfall in Tacloban is found below.

Video Courtesy: Youtube channel TheABSCBNNews

The video also revealed the ABS-CBN News team sheltered in the second floor of a building where they had a view of the same street Araullo had been reporting just an hour ago which turned to a destructive river of debris - almost knee-high.

BAGYO UPDATE: Video 2 of Tacloban after typhoon Yolanda

Here's another footage of what happened during and after Haiyan, locally called Yolanda, hit Tacloban City in Leyte.

Video Link: Youtube user llizzzaa

BAGYO UPDATE: Video of Tacloban after Yolanda devastation

Trees were uprooted. Cars and other large objects were displaced. People seem lost, confused, scared. Electrical posts were torn down. Almost everything in the city of Tacloban is destroyed.

This video footage is made possible by GMA News Team's 24 Oras with reporter Jiggy Manicad.

Video Courtesy: Youtube channel GMA Kapuso TV Shows

BAGYO UPDATE: Yolanda storm signals as of Nov 8, 5 PM

#YolandaPH Storm Signals
Update from Dost_pagasa
as of 5PM via DZBB Super Radyo:

Signal #4
Extreme N. Palawan inc. Calamian Group
S. Occ. Mindoro
S. Or. Mindoro
Aklan
Capiz
Antique
Iloilo
Guimaras

Signal #3
Rest of Mindoro provinces
Romblon
Rest of N. Palawan inc. Puerto Princesa

Signal #2
Lubang Is
Burias Is.
Ticao Is.
Biliran Is.
Masbate
Negros provinces
Cebu
Batangas
Marinduque
Rest of Palawan

Signal #1
Metro Manila
Bataan
Cavite
Rizal
Laguna
Quezon
Camarines provinces
Albay
Bohol
Samar provinces
Leyte provinces
Siquijor
Surigao del Norte
Dinagat
Sorsogon
Camotes Is.
Camiguin

BAGYO UPDATE: Haiyan, Yolanda storm signals as of Nov 8, 11 AM

As of 11 AM, November 8 - Friday, storm signals due to super typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) have been raised in 50 Philippine areas including Metro Manila.

SIGNAL NO. 4

Luzon

Southern Occidental Mindoro

Southern Oriental Mindoro

Romblon

Calamian Group of Island

Masbate

Visayas

Northern Cebu, including Cebu City and Bantayan Island,

Northern Negros

Occidental

Aklan

Capiz

Antique

Iloilo

Guimaras

SIGNAL NO. 3

Luzon

Rest of Occidental Mindoro

Rest of Oriental Mindoro

Burias Island

Sorsogon

Marinduque

Ticao Island

Northern Palawan including Puerto Princesa City

Visayas

Northern Samar

Eastern Samar

Samar

Leyte

Southern Leyte

Bohol

Rest of Cebu

Negros Oriental

Rest of Negros Occidental

Camotes Island

Biliran Province

Mindanao

Dinagat Province

SIGNAL NO. 2

Luzon

Bataan

Metro Manila

Rizal

Cavite

Laguna

Batangas

Southern Quezon

Camarines Sur

Lubang Island

Rest of Palawan

Albay

Visayas

Siquijor

Mindanao

Surigao del Norte including Siargao

Camiguin 

SIGNAL NO. 1

Luzon

Pampanga

Zambales

Bulacan

Camarines Norte

Rest of Quezon including Polilio Island

Catanduanes

Mindanao

Surigao del Sur

Misamis Oriental

Agusan del Norte

BAGYO UPDATE: Yolanda hits Ormo City video footage

Another video of a Facebook user, Nina Mayor Parrilla, of the extreme winds and rains that Yolanda, internationally known as Haiyan, brought to Ormoc City. The strength of Yolanda is immense and destructive.

Post by Ormoc City, Leyte.

BAGYO UPDATE: Yolanda visits, causes storm surge in Tacloban

Flood waters quickly rose in Tacloban, Leyte on Friday morning, as typhoon "Yolanda" made landfall in nearby Guiuan, Eastern Samar at 4:40 a.m.

Here's another video showing a storm surge that occurred at the height of Yolanda's destruction in Tacloban City, Leyte. In the video, Atom Araullo reports what seems to be a fast-rising flow/entry of water into the downtown area of Tacloban City.

Tacloban City is one of many cities in Eastern Visayas to have been first hit by the super typhoon.

Video Courtesy: ABS-CBN News, Umagang Kay Ganda

BAGYO UPDATE: Yolanda hits Ormoc City

This post will be created for photos, videos and other updates on super typhoon Haiyan, locally named Yolanda, in Ormoc City. One twitter user posted this photo of the Ormoc City terminal aftermath.

Photo Courtesy: @mimikins_sandy

BAGYO UPDATE: Yolanda devastates Tacloban City

Here are video footages of the destructive winds of Yolanda, internationally named Haiyan, in Tacloban City. Packing sustained winds of 190mph (305km/h) and staggering gusts of 230mph (370km/h), it is said to be one of the most devastating and strongest typhoons in Philippine history.

its "intensity has actually ticked slightly above the maximum to 8.1 on an 8.0 scale."It broke 235 mph.

Post by Ormoc City, Leyte.

Video Courtey: @perthweatherlive

BAGYO UPDATE: Super typhoon Yolanda/Haiyan to hit PH in a few hours

Super typhoon Yolanda UPDATE

#StormSignals Update as of 8:00 p.m.:

Signal No. 4: Eastern Samar, Leyte, Southern Leyte, Biliran Province, extreme Northern Cebu including Bantayan Island, Capiz, Aklan, Northern Antique

Signal No. 3: Masbate, Ticao Island, Sorsogon, Romblon, and Calamian Group of Islands, rest of Antique, Iloilo, Guimaras, Northern Negros Occidental, Northern Negros Oriental, Northern Cebu including Cebu City and Bohol, Siargao island, and Dinagat Province

Signal No. 2: Mindoro Provinces, Marinduque, Albay, extreme Northern Palawan, Burias Islands, rest of Negros Occidental, rest of Negros Oriental, Siquijor, rest of Cebu, Camiguin, Surigao Del Norte, Surigao Del Sur, Agusan Del Norte

Signal No. 1: Metro Manila, Bataan, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Southern Quezon, Laguna, Rizal, Cavite, Batangas, Lubang Island and rest of Northern Palawan including Puerto Princesa, Misamis Oriental, and Agusan Del Sur

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Attorney Kapunan withdraws as legal counsel of Napoles

MAKATI, Philippines – Attorney Lorna Kapunan has withdrawn as Janet Napoles’ lawyer in the serious illegal detention case filed by PDAF scam whistle blower Benhur Luy against Napoles due to ‘differences in opinion’.

The bail hearing is being conducted at the Makati Regional Trial Court Branch 150 where Benhur Luy and other witnesses have testified.

It was reported that Kapunan did not participate in the court proceedings Wednesday; immediately, she reportedly resigned as Napoles’ counsel. She, however, still has yet to make an official statement on her withdrawal.

Janet Napoles, the alleged mastermind of the pork barrel scam, is presently detained at Fort Sto. Domingo in Laguna.