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Sen. Robin Padilla added his voice of support for Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson’s impending return as chairman of the Senate blue ribbon committee, the panel tasked with investigating irregularities in flood-control projects.

Padilla conceded that the nine-man minority bloc lacks the authority to reinstate Sen. Rodante Marcoleta to his previous chairmanship of the committee.

‘While I know that our fellow countrymen in the Minority bloc favor Senator Rodante Marcoleta, we cannot insist on our preference because the minority does not have the authority to appoint the chairperson of the committee,’ he said in a Facebook post.

‘We in the minority bloc do not have the ability to reinstate Senator Rodante Marcoleta as chair of the blue ribbon committee because we lack the numbers. There are only nine of us in the minority,’ he stressed.

The nine are Senate Minority Leader Alan Cayetano, Padilla, Marcoleta, and Sens. Francis ‘Chiz’ Escudero, Joel Villanueva, Jinggoy Estrada, Imee Marcos, Ronald ‘Bato’ dela Rosa, and Christopher ‘Bong’ Go.

Escudero, Villanueva, and Estrada were subjects of the investigation for allegedly receiving commissions from ghost or substandard ghost projects. They repeatedly denied the allegations.

In the meantime, Padilla called for calm, saying it would not help the Senate if the members persisted in the dispute over the chairmanship of the blue ribbon panel.

‘The Blue Ribbon Committee has practically turned into a Red Ribbon, as no one wanted to lead it anymore,’ he quipped. ‘It’s good that Senator Panfilo Lacson has now returned to take the helm.’

He also urged the public to trust Lacson’s renewed leadership in the committee.

‘Let us also be thankful that he, from the Majority bloc, is once again the chair of the Blue Ribbon Committee-rather than other senators whose political colors are openly displayed, which could lead to even fiercer exchanges of mudslinging that would only drag the Senate deeper into the quicksand,’ Padilla said.

Lacson quit his post early this month, citing his colleagues’ disappointment with the direction of the committee.

But just more than a week after resigning from his post, Senate President Vicente ‘Tito’ Sotto III claimed in various media interviews that most of their peers in the majority bloc still would want Lacson to come back as head of the blue ribbon panel.

Lacson is expected to be reelected when the Senate resumes its session on Monday, Nov. 10.

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 4 is now raised over two areas in Mindanao as Typhoon Tino (international name: Kalmaegi) maintained its strength while continuing to move westward towards the country on Monday afternoon, the state weather bureau said.

According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), Tino was last spotted 235 kilometers (km) east-southeast of Guiuan, Eastern Samar, while moving westward at 25 km per hour (kph).

The typhoon currently carries maximum sustained winds of 120 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 150 kph.

‘On the forecast track, Tino will move generally westward for the next 24 hours and may make its initial landfall over the vicinity of the southern portion of Eastern Samar, Leyte, Southern Leyte, or Dinagat Islands tonight (Monday) or tomorrow (Tuesday) early morning,’ said Pagasa in its latest typhoon bulletin.

‘Afterwards, Tino will traverse Visayas and northern Palawan before emerging over the West Philippine Sea on Wednesday afternoon,’ it added.

Tino is then forecast to remain a typhoon until it exits the Philippine area of responsibility on Thursday morning.

With this, Signal No. 4-or winds greater than 118 kph up to 184 kph expected in at least 12 hours-is raised in the following areas:

Mindanao

Dinagat Islands

Siargao and Bucas Grande Islands

Signal No. 3-winds of greater than 89 kph up to 117 kph in at least 18 hours-is up in the following areas:

Visayas

southern portion of Eastern Samar: Guiuan, Mercedes, Lawaan, Balangiga, Giporlos, Quinapondan, Salcedo)

southern portion of Samar: Marabut

central and southern portions of Leyte: Tanauan, Palo, Tabontabon, Isabel, Merida, Palompon, Ormoc City, Dagami, Pastrana, Burauen, Albuera, MacArthur, La Paz, Mayorga, Dulag, Julita, Tolosa, Abuyog, Javier, City of Baybay, Mahaplag, Inopacan, Hilongos, Hindang, Bato, Matalom

Southern Leyte

central portions of Cebu: Borbon, Sogod, Catmon, Carmen, Danao City, Compostela, Liloan, Lapu-Lapu City, Cordova, Consolacion, Mandaue City, Cebu City, Asturias, Balamban, Tuburan, Tabuelan, Tabogon, City of Talisay – including Camotes Islands

eastern portion of Bohol: Pres. Carlos P. Garcia, Bien Unido, Ubay, Trinidad, Talibon, San Miguel, Mabini, Getafe, Buenavista, Inabanga, Danao, Dagohoy, Guindulman, Pilar, Alicia, Candijay, Anda, Jagna, Duero, Sierra Bullones, Carmen, Sagbayan, Clarin

Mindanao

rest of Surigao del Norte

On the other hand, Signal No. 2 – or winds greater than 62 kph and up to 88 kph in at least 24 hours – is hoisted in the following places:

Luzon

southern portion of Masbate: Esperanza, Pio V. Corpuz, Placer

Visayas

central portion of Eastern Samar: Can-Avid, City of Borongan, Taft, Llorente, Maydolong, Balangkayan, Sulat, San Julian, General MacArthur, Hernani

central portion of Samar: San Sebastian, Santa Rita, Villareal, Zumarraga, Pinabacdao, Talalora, Jiabong, City of Catbalogan, Motiong, Calbiga, Daram, Paranas, Basey, Hinabangan, Santo Niño, Almagro, Tarangnan

rest of Leyte

Biliran

rest of Bohol

rest of Cebu, including Bantayan Islands

northern and central portions of Negros Oriental: Tayasan, Manjuyod, City of Tanjay, Bais City, Mabinay, Bindoy, Ayungon, Jimalalud, City of Guihulngan, La Libertad, Canlaon City, Vallehermoso, Sibulan, San Jose, Amlan, Pamplona, City of Bayawan, Basay, Valencia, Dumaguete City, Bacong

Negros Occidental

Siquijor

Guimaras

Capiz

Iloilo

southern portion of Aklan: Madalag, Libacao, Balete, Altavas, Batan, Banga, New Washington

central and southern portions of Antique: Patnongon, Sibalom, Barbaza, Valderrama, Hamtic, San Jose, Bugasong, Culasi, Tibiao, Anini-Y, San Remigio, Belison, Tobias Fornier, Laua-An

Mindanao

northern portion of Surigao del Sur: Carrascal, Cantilan, Madrid, Carmen, Lanuza, Cortes, Tago, San Miguel, Marihatag, Cagwait, Bayabas, City of Tandag

northern portion of Agusan del Sur: Sibagat

northern portion of Agusan del Norte: Kitcharao, Jabonga, Santiago, Tubay, City of Cabadbaran, Remedios T. Romualdez, Magallanes

Camiguin

Signal No. 1 – with winds 39 to 61 kph to be expected in at least 36 hours and intermittent rains – is up in the following places:

Luzon

Albay

Sorsogon

rest of Masbate, including Ticao and Burias Islands

southern portion of Quezon: San Francisco, San Andres

southern portion of Marinduque: Torrijos, Buenavista, Gasan, Boac

Romblon

central and southern portions of Oriental Mindoro: Bansud, Bongabong, Roxas, Mansalay, Bulalacao, Gloria, Pinamalayan, Socorro, Pola, Victoria

central and southern portions of Occidental Mindoro: San Jose, Rizal, Calintaan, Magsaysay, Sablayan, Santa Cruz

northern portion of Palawan: El Nido, Taytay, Dumaran, Araceli, San Vicente, Roxas – including Calamian Islands, Cuyo Islands, and Cagayancillo Islands

Visayas

Northern Samar

rest of Eastern Samar

rest of Samar

rest of Negros Oriental

rest of Aklan

rest of Antique, including Caluya Islands

Mindanao

rest of Surigao del Sur

central portion of Agusan del Sur: City of Bayugan, Prosperidad, Esperanza, San Luis, Talacogon, San Francisco, Rosario

rest of Agusan del Norte

Misamis Oriental

northern portion of Bukidnon: Baungon, Malitbog, Impasug-Ong, Libona, Manolo Fortich, Sumilao

northern portion of Misamis Occidental: Baliangao, Plaridel, Sapang Dalaga, Calamba, Lopez Jaena, Concepcion, Oroquieta City, Aloran

northern portion of Zamboanga del Norte: Sibutad, Rizal, Dipolog City, Manukan, Pres. Manuel A. Roxas, Katipunan, Polanco, Dapitan City, Piñan, La Libertad, Mutia, Jose Dalman.

For many Filipinos, saving money can often feel like an uphill battle-especially when everyday expenses demand immediate attention. But Cebuana Lhuillier Bank (CLB) believes that every Ipon Moves-no matter how small, can lead to lasting change and help Filipinos turn their dreams into reality.

This World Savings Day 2025, CLB joins the global celebration of financial empowerment through its nationwide campaign, ‘Ipon moves this IPON MOnth,’ an inspiring call for Filipinos to make saving a daily habit. Through this initiative, the bank continues its mission to make financial inclusion accessible to all and to empower every Ka-Cebuana to take control of their financial future.

‘Ipon Moves’ underscores the power of consistent saving and how even the smallest effort can lead to greater stability and success. Through Cebuana Lhuillier Micro Savings, clients gain an easy, secure, and reliable way to manage their funds and plan ahead. Cebuana Lhuillier Bank, which offers this service, is regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, with deposits insured by the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) up to ?1,000,000 per depositor.

‘Our goal has always been to make financial services accessible to every Filipino, especially those who have limited access to traditional banking,’ said Jean Henri Lhuillier, President and CEO of Cebuana Lhuillier. ‘Through Micro Savings and initiatives like Ipon Moves, we aim to nurture a culture of saving that empowers families to achieve their goals and improve their quality of life,’ he added.

This year, Cebuana Lhuillier Bank also took its ‘Ipon Moves’ campaign on the road-visiting various Cebuana Lhuillier and Cebuana Lhuillier Bank branches across the country to celebrate the inspiring spirit of saving among Filipinos. As part of the activity, the CL Bank set up a ‘Wish IPON a Dream’ Wall, where clients were invited to post their personal dreams and motivations for saving. Each note reflected a story of hope, perseverance, and love-proof that every Filipino’s ipon has a deeper purpose.

Among those who shared their goals on the Wish IPON a Dream Wall was Rossini Abriola, a 63-year-old mother from Las Piñas City, who has shown how saving can be an act of perseverance and love. Her goal was simple yet profound-to see her son graduate. Through small, consistent deposits, she has been able to support his studies by setting aside part of her savings for his daily allowance. She continues to save diligently, hoping to one day buy him a laptop that will help him in his schooling.

‘Ang pag-iipon ang nagturo sa’kin ng tiyaga at pananampalataya,’ Rossini said. ‘Hindi madali, pero gusto kong ipakita sa anak ko na kayang abutin ang pangarap basta’t nagsusumikap. Bawat pisong naiipon ko, para sa kanya talaga.’

From Laguna, Arnel Peralta, a 52-year-old single father and person with disability, has turned his ipon into a promise of hope. Despite his health challenges, Arnel faithfully saves through his Cebuana Lhuillier Micro Savings account, determined to open a small sari-sari store that will help support his two children.

‘Hindi madali mag-ipon lalo na kapag araw-araw may kailangang gastusan,’ Arnel shared. ‘Pero kapag naiisip ko ang mga anak ko, lalo na’t mga bata pa at nag-aaral, sa kanila ako kumukuha ng inspirasyon. Kahit maliit lang ang naitatabi ko, basta tuloy-tuloy, makakarating din sa pangarap.’

In Cebu, Rizchel Canillo, a 48-year-old single mother of four, shows how saving can keep dreams alive even in tough times. Working as an e-bike driver, she sets aside ?50 from her daily earnings to save for a new e-bike battery. When her wish finally came true, she felt deep relief, knowing she no longer had to rent one just to continue earning for her family.

‘Patuloy pa rin akong nag-iipon kahit natupad na ang isa sa mga pangarap ko,’ Rizchel shared. ‘Minsan na ring nakatulong ang ipon ko noong kinailangan ng nanay ko ng tulong sa pagpapagamot. Kaya para sa’kin, ang ipon laging may silbi, lalo na sa oras ng pangangailangan.’

Down south, Maria Robilyn Sabanto, a 26-year-old breadwinner from Cagayan de Oro, sees saving as her way of giving back. Working at a service center, she sets aside a portion of her salary to buy her 69-year-old father a mountain bike-a symbol of gratitude and care for the man who raised her.

‘Para sa’kin, ang pag-iipon hindi lang tungkol sa pera, kundi tungkol sa pagmamahal at responsibilidad,’ Robilyn said. ‘Nag-iipon ako kasi gusto kong maibalik kahit papaano ang lahat ng ginawa ng tatay ko para sa’kin. Sa pag-iipon, nagkakaroon ako ng paraan para maipakita kung gaano ko siya pinahahalagahan.’

Because of their determination to save and their touching stories of hope, Cebuana Lhuillier Bank, through its ‘Ipon Moves’ campaign, surprised them by granting the dreams they had shared on the Wish IPON a Dream Wall.

Rossini received a brand-new laptop for her son’s studies, helping her continue to support his education. Arnel was given grocery packages to help him start his long-awaited sari-sari store. Rizchel was granted a new e-bike battery, easing her daily struggles and allowing her to earn more for her family. And Robilyn received a mountain bike for her father-a heartfelt token of gratitude for the man who inspired her to keep saving.

Through their stories, Cebuana Lhuillier Bank reminds every Filipino that saving is more than a financial act-it’s a declaration of hope, discipline, and love for the people who matter most. Every Ipon Move-no matter how small-brings Filipinos closer to the life they dream of and the future they deserve.

Handbag lovers, get excited: Christy Ng, Southeast Asia’s cult-loved brand for modern shoes and bags, has finally arrived in Manila. The brand celebrated the grand opening of its first Philippine store at SM Megamall.

From Kuala Lumpur to Manila, Christy Ng has always been more than a label: it’s a style essential. Known for sleek shoes, versatile bags, and designs that elevate any look, the brand blends craftsmanship and contemporary design to create pieces that feel both aspirational and attainable, made to walk with women through every milestone.

EMBODYING THE CHRISTY NG SPIRIT

The launch kicked off with an exclusive store preview attended by Christy Ng herself alongside key partners, media, and style enthusiasts.

‘Bringing Christy Ng to Manila was a logical step for my brand,’ said Christy Ng. ‘We’ve always believed in creating pieces that empower women to express themselves confidently: and the Filipina embodies that spirit so effortlessly. We’re honored to finally walk with her on her journey.’

Guests explored the brand’s elegant, minimalist store, reflecting its signature aesthetic of clean lines and timeless sophistication. The celebration buzzed with Christy x Christi music sets by DJ Christi McGarry, CN Signature Mocktails, an interactive CN Lookup Photobooth, and a playful CN Charm Vending Machine that delighted guests with exclusive bag charms.

Christy Ng herself was also present throughout the event, warmly engaging with guests and sharing her stories.

To celebrate its official store opening last October 28, Christy Ng also treated early shoppers to exclusive giveaways for the first 100 customers and a special First Customer Prize-a warm welcome to the brand’s growing Filipino community.

DISCERNING AND DESIGN DRIVEN

With its successful Manila debut, Christy Ng cements its place as a brand for those who value enduring style and thoughtful craftsmanship. More than a store opening, it was a celebration of Southeast Asian creativity: timeless, refined, and quietly confident.

The best-kept secret in fashion has officially landed. Welcome to Christy Ng, Manila.

Christy Ng is located at Level 2 (Building A) SM Megamall. To learn more, follow the brand on Instagram and TikTok.

At least 66 families, or 267 individuals, were evacuated early as a precautionary measure in Getafe town, Bohol, ahead of the expected onslaught of Severe Tropical Storm Tino (Kalmaegi) over the Visayas.

Mayor Cary Camacho said the first phase of the evacuation took place on Sunday afternoon, November 2, as part of the town’s preemptive safety efforts. The evacuees came from island barangays and coastal communities considered highly vulnerable to storm surges and strong winds.

He said the evacuees were brought to the Poblacion (town center) evacuation center. He added that the number of evacuees may still increase today as officials continue to urge residents in high-risk areas to move to safer ground.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) has placed Bohol under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 2 as of 8 a.m. on Monday, warning that strong winds and intermittent rains will affect the island province.

As of 8 a.m. Monday, the storm’s center was located 360 kilometers east of Guiuan, Eastern Samar, packing maximum sustained winds of 110 kilometers per hour (kph) and gusts up to 135 kph while moving west at 20 kph.

Pagasa warned of possible flooding, landslides, and coastal surges, especially in low-lying and coastal areas. Sea travel remains risky due to rough to very rough seas across the eastern seaboards of the Visayas and Mindanao.

Tino may reach typhoon category within 12 hours and could make landfall over Eastern Samar, Leyte, or Dinagat Islands by late Monday or early Tuesday, before crossing the Visayas toward the West Philippine Sea, Pagasa said.

Earlier, Governor Aris Aumentado suspended classes at all levels, both in public and private schools, as a safety measure.

Local disaster response teams in Getafe remain on alert as Tino continues to move closer to the central Philippines

More towns in eastern Bohol are now under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 3 as Typhoon Tino approaches the Visayas, the government weather bureau reported Monday afternoon.

In its 2 p.m. weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) identified the towns as Pres. Carlos P. Garcia, Bien Unido, Ubay, Trinidad, Talibon, San Miguel, Mabini, Getafe, Buenavista, Inabanga, Danao, Dagohoy, Guindulman, Pilar, Alicia, Candijay, Anda, Jagna, Duero, Sierra Bullones, Carmen, Sagbayan, and Clarin.

Authorities warned of storm-force winds up to 117 km/h that could damage property and threaten lives. Residents, especially in low-lying and coastal areas, were urged to follow evacuation orders and take safety precautions.

As of 1 p.m., Tino was 235 km east-southeast of Guiuan, Eastern Samar, moving westward at 25 km/h with gusts of up to 150 km/h

ACT Teachers Party-list Representative Antonio Tinio has thrown his support for the congressional probe on the controversial Manila Bay Dolomite Beach project, but Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte has accused the lawmaker of being subservient to the current administration.

Tinio, in an ambush interview on Monday at the Batasang Pambansa complex, said that he sees nothing wrong with the House of Representatives’ committee on public accounts’ looming probe on the dolomite beach issue, noting that the pursuit of accountability should reach the top-including former President Rodrigo Duterte, whose administration spearheaded the project.

Rep. Duterte is the eldest son of the former president.

‘Well, I think it’s positive and it’s about time that we reveal that this project was truly useless, it was started by the past administration, in the middle of the pandemic, using over P600 million, but it is not even a true rehabilitation of Manila Bay,’ Tinio said.

‘So, this should really be investigated, again, for us to see how much public funds were wasted and the extent of the corruption involved here, and we have to hold everyone involved accountable, up to the (former) president himself, because it was a project of the previous leader,’ he added.

The younger Duterte, however, noted that it seems Tinio is quick to call for accountability, but they were allegedly silent when funds were stolen from the country.

‘You are quick to look for who should be held accountable now, but when the country was being robbed of its funds, you were silent. When it was billions that we were talking about, where are you, people who are quick to judge? When the people are mad about the brazen robbery revealed this year, it seemed that you were quick to forget,’ Rep. Duterte said.

‘Actually, the more pressing question should be: has anyone been held accountable for the billions lost during the time of your bosses? None, right? Do not make yourselves appear like champions of transparency if you are only politicking. If your goal of ‘accountability’ is true, start with yourself-and those whom you serve who are tainted with corruption.’

The terms ‘bangag’ (stupid or stoned) and ‘tambaloslos’ (Visayan mythical creature) have been used by Duterte supporters to describe President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and former House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, respectively.

Rep. Duterte also defended his father, saying that it was only during his father’s time that Manila Bay was cleaned.

‘How many decades has it been, and there were no officials from the government who gave the right attention to the problems of Manila Bay, and we were accustomed to the dirt and garbage floating on it. Now, a President from Mindanao did something so that Manila Bay could be useful, and many were happy that finally, Manila Bay is clean,’ he said.

‘But after a few years, and because of politics, you are forcefully trying to make an issue over Manila Bay and are dragging President Duterte to destroy him. There is no problem with accountability from those who are at fault, and like you said FPRRD is part of it because it was his project. But why are you silent on seeking accountability from those who signed the most corrupt budget from 2023-2025?’ he asked.

A quick search on social media and search engines would show that Makabayan has called out the government, and even both the House and the Senate, over issues involving the 2025 budget-and even voted against the budget bills.

After claims of possible issues in the then-proposed 2025 General Appropriations Bill (GAB), the former roster of Makabayan-former ACT Teachers party-list Rep. France Castro, former Gabriela party-list Rep. Arlene Brosas, and former Kabataan party-list Rep. Raoul Manuel-said that the bicameral conference committee should convene again to address alleged allocation issues.

Progressive group Bayan Muna, a part of Makabayan, has also consistently questioned the need to certify budget bills as urgent, believing such executive powers are reserved for calamities and emergencies.

In December 2024, Makabayan-particularly Castro and Tinio-said that the 2025 budget failed to give priority to the education sector, contradicting provisions in the 1987 Constitution.

Under Section 5, paragraph 5 of the Constitution’s Article XIV, the government is required to ‘assign the highest budgetary priority to education’.

Castro and Tinio said Marcos’ veto of P194 billion line items in the budget was just a ‘deceptive maneuver to create an illusion of constitutional compliance.’

Then, last January 23, 2025, Castro said that if Davao City 3rd District Rep. Isidro Ungab is correct-that there were blank items in the final version of the 2025 GAB-then constitutional issues may arise from it.

The schedule on the dolomite beach probe was announced earlier by Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon, who chairs the House committee on public accounts.

According to Ridon, the investigation will focus on whether the project was necessary, and check if the dolomite beach fits the Manila Bay Sustainable Development Master Plan and the Supreme Court (SC) writ of continuing mandamus on the Manila Bay rehabilitation.

‘The House public accounts committee will begin proceedings on the Manila Bay Dolomite Beach Project in the week of November 17, 2025,’ Ridon said.

The first hearing will focus on the project’s necessity based on (a) the Manila Bay Sustainable Development Master Plan and (b) the Supreme Court’s Continuing Mandamus for the rehabilitation of Manila Bay,’ he added.

Local officials across Misamis Oriental and this city are moving quickly to safeguard residents and suspend activities as Typhoon Tino (international name: Kalmaegi) barrels toward the country, expected to make landfall in Eastern Samar on Monday.

In Gingoog City, Mayor Erick G. Cañosa ordered the immediate preemptive evacuation of all residents living near riverbanks and in landslide-prone areas, anticipating severe flooding and ground instability from the typhoon.

The mayor personally delivered the directive to Matlon Pajo, head of the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO), during his visit to the city’s Emergency Response Center Monday morning.

‘We are currently at the 24/7 Emergency Response Center and are currently directing CDRRM Officer Pajo to implement a preemptive evacuation of low-lying areas in preparation for the threat posed by Severe Tropical Storm Tino,’ Cañosa said.

Since Gingoog has been known as one of the most vulnerable areas in eastern Misamis Oriental, Cañosa appealed to the community to cooperate fully in carrying out the evacuation for public safety.

Classes for all levels of public and private schools in Misamis Oriental were suspended on Monday, Nov. 3, and Tuesday, Nov. 4, when Tino is expected to make its landfall.

The widespread class suspensions were announced on Sunday by local chief executives, effectively extending the school break that followed the observance of All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days.

Municipalities implementing the suspension include the city of Gingoog and the towns of Balingoan, Binuangan, Balingasag, Sugbongcogon, Lagonglong, Tagoloan, Kinoguitan, Medina, Talisayan, Magsaysay, Jasaan, Claveria, Manticao and Opol.

In Cagayan de Oro, Mayor Rolando Uy is also scheduled to announce the suspension of all face-to-face classes at all levels starting this afternoon and continuing through Tuesday, Nov. 4.

Weather warning, alert status

The suspensions were issued after the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) forecast heavy rain and flooding for the entire region.

Pagasa reported that as of 3 am today, Severe Tropical Storm Tino was estimated 440 kilometers east of Guiuan, Eastern Samar, with maximum sustained winds of 110 kilometers per hour (kph). The weather bureau warned that watercourses in Camiguin and Misamis Oriental, particularly in the Tagoloan and Iponan barangays, are likely to be affected by the heavy rainfall.

Misamis Oriental is currently under a yellow alert status, signifying potential danger. Authorities have advised residents in alert areas to stay away from the coast and cancel all marine activities.

Liga ng mga Barangay President Marlo L. Tabac used social media to personally urge residents in coastal areas to remain on high alert and prepare for the potential effects of the storm.

Seven areas are now under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 4 as Typhoon Tino (international name: Kalmaegi) slightly intensified while moving towards Eastern Visayas-Caraga area, the state weather bureau said.

According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), Tino was last spotted 170 kilometers (km) east southeast of Guiuan, Eastern Samar while moving westward at 25 km per hour (kph).

The typhoon now carries maximum sustained winds of 130 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 160 kph.

‘Tino is forecast to make landfall or pass very close to Homonhon Island or Dinagat Islands tonight (Monday) or early tomorrow morning (Tuesday),’ said Pagasa in its latest typhoon bulletin.

‘It is then expected to make landfall over Leyte or Southern Leyte by early tomorrow morning (Tuesday), before crossing the Visayas and northern Palawan throughout tomorrow and Wednesday early morning,’ it added.

Pagasa said Tino is then likely to emerge in the West Philippine Sea by Wednesday morning or afternoon before exiting the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) by Thursday morning.

While Tino is forecast to remain a typhoon until it exits PAR and is expected to weaken as it moves through the Philippine landmass, ‘rapid intensification before landfall remains likely.’

With this, Signal No. 4-or winds greater than 118 kph up to 184 kph expected in at least 12 hours-is raised in the following areas:

Visayas

The extreme southeastern portion of Eastern Samar (Guiuan)

The southern portion of Leyte (Mahaplag, Abuyog, City of Baybay, Inopacan, Hilongos, Hindang, Bato, Matalom, Javier)

Southern Leyte

Camotes Islands

The northeastern portion of Bohol (Pres. Carlos P. Garcia, Getafe, Trinidad, Ubay, Bien Unido, Talibon)

Mindanao

Dinagat Islands

Siargao and Bucas Grande Islands

Signal No. 3-winds of greater than 89 kph up to 117 kph in at least 18 hours-is up in the following areas:

Visayas

The southern portion of Eastern Samar (Mercedes, Lawaan, Balangiga, Giporlos, Quinapondan, Salcedo)

The southern portion of Samar (Marabut)

The central portion of Leyte (Tanauan, Palo, Tabontabon, Isabel, Merida, Palompon, Ormoc City, Dagami, Pastrana, Burauen, Albuera, Macarthur, La Paz, Mayorga, Dulag, Julita, Tolosa, Matag-Ob, Villaba, Kananga, Jaro)

The northern and central portions of Cebu (Borbon, Sogod, Catmon, Carmen, Danao City, Compostela, Liloan, Lapu-Lapu City, Cordova, Consolacion, Mandaue City, Cebu City, Asturias, Balamban, Tuburan, Tabuelan, Tabogon, City of Talisay, City of Bogo, San Remigio, Medellin, Daanbantayan, Sibonga, City of Carcar, San Fernando, City of Naga, Minglanilla, Toledo City, Aloguinsan, Pinamungahan, Barili, Dumanjug) including Bantayan Islands

The central and eastern portions of Bohol (San Miguel, Mabini, Buenavista, Inabanga, Danao, Dagohoy, Guindulman, Pilar, Alicia, Candijay, Anda, Jagna, Duero, Sierra Bullones, Carmen, Sagbayan, Clarin, Tubigon)

The northern portion of Negros Oriental (Vallehermoso, Canlaon City, City of Guihulngan)

The northern portion of Negros Occidental (Hinigaran, Moises Padilla, Isabela, La Castellana, Pontevedra, San Enrique, La Carlota City, Cadiz City, Bago City, Enrique B. Magalona, Toboso, Valladolid, Salvador Benedicto, Sagay City, Bacolod City, Murcia, City of Escalante, Calatrava, San Carlos City, Silay City, Pulupandan, City of Victorias, City of Talisay, Manapla) Guimaras

The eastern portion of Iloilo (Concepcion, Barotac Nuevo, Ajuy, Iloilo City, Anilao, Barotac Viejo, Leganes, Zarraga, Dumangas, Banate)

Mindanao

The rest of Surigao del Norte

On the other hand, Signal No. 2 or winds greater than 62 kph and up to 88 kph in at least 24 hours is hoisted in:

Luzon

The southern portion of Masbate (Esperanza, Pio V. Corpuz, Placer, Balud, Cawayan)

The southern portion of Romblon (San Jose, Santa Fe, Alcantara, Looc)

Cuyo Islands

Visayas

The central portion of Eastern Samar (Can-Avid, City of Borongan, Taft, Llorente, Maydolong, Balangkayan, Sulat, San Julian, General Macarthur, Hernani)

The central portion of Samar (San Sebastian, Santa Rita, Villareal, Zumarraga, Pinabacdao, Talalora, Jiabong, City of Catbalogan, Motiong, Calbiga, Daram, Paranas, Basey, Hinabangan, Santo Niño, Almagro, Tarangnan)

The rest of Leyte

Biliran

The rest of Bohol

The rest of Cebu

Central portion of Negros Oriental (Tayasan, Manjuyod, City of Tanjay, Bais City, Mabinay, Bindoy, Ayungon, Jimalalud, La Libertad, Sibulan, San Jose, Amlan, Pamplona, City of Bayawan, Basay, Valencia, Dumaguete City, Bacong)

The rest of Negros Occidental

Siquijor

Capiz

The rest of Iloilo

Aklan

Antique

Mindanao

The northern portion of Surigao del Sur (Carrascal, Cantilan, Madrid, Carmen, Lanuza, Cortes, Tago, San Miguel, Marihatag, Cagwait, Bayabas, City of Tandag)

The northern portion of Agusan del Sur (Sibagat)

The northern portion of Agusan del Norte (Kitcharao, Jabonga, Santiago, Tubay, City of Cabadbaran, Remedios T. Romualdez, Magallanes)

Camiguin

Signal No. 1, with winds 39 to 61 kph to be expected in at least 36 hours and intermittent rains:

Luzon

Albay

Sorsogon

The rest of Masbate including Ticao and Burias Islands

The southern portion of Quezon (San Francisco, San Andres)

The southern portion of Marinduque (Torrijos, Buenavista, Gasan, Boac)

The rest of Romblon

Oriental Mindoro

Occidental Mindoro

The northern and central portions of Palawan (El Nido, Taytay, Dumaran, Araceli, San Vicente, Roxas, Puerto Princesa City, Aborlan) including Calamian Islands and Cagayancillo Islands

Visayas

Northern Samar

The rest of Eastern Samar

The rest of Samar

The rest of Negros Oriental

Mindanao

The rest of Surigao del Sur

The central portion of Agusan del Sur (City of Bayugan, Prosperidad, Esperanza, San Luis, Talacogon, San Francisco, Rosario)

The rest of Agusan del Norte

Misamis Oriental

The northern portion of Bukidnon (Baungon, Malitbog, Impasug-Ong, Libona, Manolo Fortich, Sumilao)

The northern portion of Misamis Occidental (Baliangao, Plaridel, Sapang Dalaga, Calamba, Lopez Jaena, Concepcion, Oroquieta City, Aloran)

The northern portion of Zamboanga del Norte (Sibutad, Rizal, Dipolog City, Manukan, Pres. Manuel A. Roxas, Katipunan, Polanco, Dapitan City, Piñan, La Libertad, Mutia, Jose Dalman)