Here’s a quick roundup of today’s top stories:
Kristine to exit PAR on Friday, Oct. 25
Metro Manila is now under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 1 as Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name: Trami) is set to exit the Philippine area of responsibility on Friday afternoon, October 25.
Meanwhile, 18 areas in Luzon are still under Signal No. 2, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration’s (Pagasa) 11 a.m. bulletin.
Bicol Police: Kristine death toll in region rises to 26
The Bicol police reported that deaths from the onslaught of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name: Trami) in the region climbed to 26 as of Friday morning.
The Police Regional Office (PRO) 5, however, said it continues to validate the reported death count, as well as the nine and three reported injured and missing, respectively.
Cavite under state of calamity as storm whips province
The province of Cavite was placed under a state of calamity due to Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name: Trami).
“The entire province of Cavite has been placed under a state of calamity today, October 24, 2024 due to the effects of Typhoon Kristine,” said provincial governor Athena Tolentino in a Facebook post on Thursday.
Bato 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.
“No, no regrets,” Dela Rosa told reporters in a phone interview. “If you are going to give me the chance to do it again, I will do it again … the same approach.”