Top news for the day
Source: Manila Bulletin Online
Senate to probe overprice in press office purchase
Those behind the alleged overpricing in the P2.32 million purchase of video equipment for the Senate’s press office must suffer the consequences, Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile said on Tuesday.
Pag-IBIG expands relief programs for typhoon victims
Vice President Noli De Castro announced that the Pag-IBIG Fund has expanded its relief programs to cover victims of typhoon Pepeng.
Major roads to Baguio, Pangasinan reopened
Major roads and highways leading to Pangasinan and Baguio were reopened on Tuesday to motorists after they were severely damaged by weather disturbances “Ondoy” and “Pepeng”.
Villar calls for review of agencies prior to budget hike
Senator Manny Villar Jr. believed the government was totally unprepared when the two major typhoons hit the country and proposed for a total review on the relevant disaster agencies’ procedures and resources.
IPO issues clearance to Customs
The Intellectual Property Office issued clearance to the Bureau of Customs allowing them to donate seized counterfeit items such as clothing apparels from China to typhoon victims in Luzon.
U.N. official ‘impressed'
The UN Undersecretary General for Humanitarian Affairs praised the Philippine government for the “speed and effectiveness” of its response in the aftermath of the recent pair of disasters.
Repeal oil law — group
Senators were asked by a national alliance of women to reject the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Bill and instead repeal the Oil Deregulation Law to address industry monopoly.
The 9th ray redundancy
"Not many know that the first Philippine Flag exists & survive today. Furthermore, only a handful realize how uniquely beautiful and inspiring this Flag was when it was first unfurled.’’
Mar-Korina nuptial a go
The Roxas-Sanchez wedding will proceed as planned but there will be no reception.
Erap-Jojo, Chiz-Loren in 2010
Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile confirmed that former President Joseph Estrada would be running for president next year with Makati City Mayor Jejomar Binay as running mate.
Showbiz Chika for the day
Source: Manila Bulletin Online
Carlos Agassi not down with illness
Rapper-actor Carlos Agassi has refuted rumors that he's suffering from cirrhosis of the liver reportedly caused by too much steroid intake.
‘Marvin didn’t cause my split with Nyoy’ - Jef Gaitan
It was the many “unresolved issues” between them that did in the relationship between “Survivor Philippines: Palau” castaway Jef Gaitan and singer Nyoy Volante.
Maricel Laxa: ‘No’ to politics, ‘Yes’ to focused parenting
TV host Maricel Laxa-Pangilinan stands by Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan’s decision to forego his candidacy in next year’s election.
Cesar Montano proves a point in Zamboanga
Actor Cesar Montano won’t endorse anything that he does not believe in.
Billy Crawford all set for Akon concert
Billy Crawford is very excited about his forthcoming “Freedom Tour ’09” concert with hiphop/R&B superstar Akon.
British all-boys choir Libera in Manila this month
Definitely the must-see concert of 2009.
Jason Abalos holds back his feelings for Maja
Actor Jason Abalos admitted that he loves Maja Salvador because she has similarities with his mother.
No more delays: ‘The Echo’ to finally open in Manila
“The Echo” will be finally shown in the country on Oct. 16 after it mysteriously failed to open last Oct. 7.
Da who for today
Source: Wikipedia
Michael Jeffrey Jordan (born February 17, 1963) is a retired American professional basketball player and active businessman. His biography on the National Basketball Association (NBA) website states, "By acclamation, Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time." Jordan was one of the most
effectively marketed athletes of his generation and was instrumental in popularizing the NBA around the world in the 1980s and 1990s.
After a stand-out career at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he led the Tar Heels to a National Championship in 1982, Jordan joined the NBA's Chicago Bulls in 1984. He quickly emerged as a league star, entertaining crowds with his prolific scoring. His leaping ability, illustrated by performing slam dunks from the free throw line at Slam Dunk Contests, earned him the nicknames "Air Jordan" and "His Airness". He also gained a reputation for being one of the best defensive players in basketball. In 1991, he won his first NBA championship with the Bulls, and followed that achievement with titles in 1992 and 1993, securing a "three-peat". Although Jordan abruptly retired from basketball at the beginning of the 1993–94 NBA season to pursue a career in baseball, he rejoined the Bulls in 1995 and led them to three additional championships (1996, 1997, and 1998) as well as an NBA-record 72 regular-season wins in the 1995–96 season. Jordan retired for a second time in 1999, but returned for two more NBA seasons in 2001 as a member of the Washington Wizards.
Jordan's individual accolades and accomplishments include five MVP awards, ten All-NBA First Team designations, nine All-Defensive First Team honors, fourteen NBA All-Star Game appearances, three All-Star Game MVP awards, ten scoring titles, three steals titles, six NBA Finals MVP awards, and the 1988 NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award. He holds the NBA records for highest career regular-season scoring average (30.12 points per game) and highest career playoff scoring average (33.4 points per game). In 1999, he was named the greatest North American athlete of the 20th century by ESPN, and was second to Babe Ruth on the Associated Press's list of athletes of the century. He was elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame on April 6, 2009 and was inducted on September 11, 2009.
Jordan is also noted for his product endorsements. He fueled the success of Nike's Air Jordan sneakers, which were introduced in 1985 and remain popular today. Jordan also starred in the 1996 feature film Space Jam as himself. He is currently a part-owner and Managing Member of Basketball Operations of the Charlotte Bobcats in North Carolina.
Gospel for the day
Source: The Daily Gospel Online
Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke 11:42-46.
Woe to you Pharisees! You pay tithes of mint and of rue and of every garden herb, but you pay no attention to judgment and to love for God. These you should have done, without overlooking the others. Woe to you Pharisees! You love the seat of honor in synagogues and greetings in marketplaces. Woe to you! You are like unseen graves over which people unknowingly walk." Then one of the scholars of the law said to him in reply, "Teacher, by saying this you are insulting us too." And he said, "Woe also to you scholars of the law! You impose on people burdens hard to carry, but you yourselves do not lift one finger to touch them.
Word for the day
Source: Merriam Webster Online
limn • \LIM\ • verb
1 : to draw or paint on a surface
*2 : to outline in clear sharp detail : delineate
3 : describe
Example Sentence:
In her novel, Deborah limns a vivid picture of life in the rural America of the 1950s.
Did you know?
Allow us to shed some light on the history of "limn," a word with lustrous origins. "Limn" traces to the Middle French verb "enluminer" and ultimately to the Latin "illuminare," which means "to illuminate." Its use as an English verb dates from the days of Middle English; at first, "limn" referred to the action of illuminating (that is, decorating) medieval manuscripts with gold, silver, or brilliant colors. William Shakespeare extended the term to painting in his poem Venus and Adonis: "Look when a painter would surpass the life / In limning out a well-proportioned steed . . . ."
Lesson for the day
Source: Engr. Paul Elmer Morala from Duisberg, Germany
The Beauty and the Witch
There is a lot of wisdom in this story… It's essential reading for guys......
Young King Arthur was ambushed and imprisoned by the monarch
of a neighbouring kingdom.
The monarch could have killed him but was moved by Arthur's youth and ideals.
So, the monarch offered him his freedom,
as long as he could answer a very difficult question.
Arthur would have a year to figure out the answer and, if after a year,
he still had no answer, he would be put to death.
The question?... What do women really want?
Such a question would perplex even the most knowledgeable man,
and to young Arthur, it seemed an impossible query.
But, since it was better than death, he accepted the monarch's proposition to have
an answer by year's end.
He returned to his kingdom and began to poll everyone: the princess, the priests,
the wise men and even the court jester.
He spoke with everyone, but no one could give him a satisfactory answer.
Many people advised him to consult the old witch, for only she would have the answer.
But the price would be high; as the witch was famous throughout the kingdom for the exorbitant prices she charged.
The last day of the year arrived and Arthur had no choice but to talk to the witch.
She agreed to answer the question, but he would have to agree to her price first.
The old witch wanted to marry Sir Lancelot, the most noble of the Knights of
the Round Table and Arthur's closest friend!
Young Arthur was horrified. She was hunchbacked and hideous, had only one tooth,
smelled like sewage, made obscene noises, etc.
He had never encountered such a repugnant creature in all his life.
He refused to force his friend to marry her and endure such a terrible burden;
but Lancelot, learning of the proposal, spoke with Arthur.
He said nothing was too big of a sacrifice compared to Arthur's life
and the preservation of the Round Table.
Hence, a wedding was proclaimed and the witch answered Arthur's question thus:
What a woman really wants, she answered.... is to be in charge of her own life.
Everyone in the kingdom instantly knew that the witch had uttered a great truth
and that Arthur's life would be spared.
And so it was, the neighbouring monarch granted Arthur his freedom
and Lancelot and the witch had a wonderful wedding.
The honeymoon hour approached and Lancelot, steeling himself for a horrific
experience, entered the bedroom. But, what a sight awaited him.
The most beautiful woman he had ever seen lay before him on the bed.
The astounded Lancelot asked what had happened?
The beauty replied that since he had been so kind to her when she appeared as a witch, she would henceforth, be her horrible deformed self only half the time
and the beautiful maiden the other half.
Which would he prefer? Beautiful during the day....or night?
Lancelot pondered the predicament.
During the day, a beautiful woman to show off to his friends,
but at night, in the privacy of his castle, an old witch?
Or, would he prefer having a hideous witch during the day,
but by night, a beautiful woman for him to enjoy wondrous intimate moments?
What would YOU do?
What Lancelot choose is below.
BUT....make YOUR choice before you read down below. OKAY?
Noble Lancelot said that he would allow HER to make the choice herself.
Upon hearing this, she announced that she would be beautiful all the time
because he had respected her enough to let her be in charge of her own life.
Now....what is the moral to this story?
The moral is.....
If you don't let a woman have her own way.... Things are going to get ugly.
Joke for the day
Source: Emerick Valenzuela from Sydney, Australia
Typhoon Erap
Devastates the country for two hours and then leaves. Despite the entry of a new disturbance though, it threatens to re-enter the Philippine area of responsibility.
TyphoonGloria
Continues to pummel the entire Philippines for nine hours now. Gustiness rivals that of Typhoon Marcos in the ‘70s. Initial damage to agriculture is estimated at P728 million. Damage to infrastructure is unknown but initial reports say reconstruction of Macapagal Boulevard alone has cost the government P536 million. It was also able to sustain its strength after interacting with Typhoon Erap. It is forecast to remain almost stationary.
Typhoon Mar
Threatened to enter Philippine territory but after seeing the vigilance of Filipinos, it was forced to back out and gave way to Typhoon Noynoy.
Typhoon Noynoy
Initially categorized as a tropical storm until weather specialists observed a sudden rise in its gustiness and wind speed. After being officially declared a typhoon, it now brings scattered rain showers in Luzon including Metro Manila. Moderate to strong winds are expected to blow toward the Visayas and Mindanao in the coming days. [By the way, beware of typhoon Noynoy's thunder - it wouldn't shut up!]
Typhoon Villar
Earlier forecast categorized it as a “super typhoon” maintaining strength in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Roads and road extensions were damaged – twice (double devastation). But the entry of Typhoon Noynoy in Philippine territory has eclipsed its impact. The rest of the country will remain cloudy though.
Typhoon (Brother) Eddie
A similarly-named typhoon entered the country in 2004 and threatened to pour 5 million centimeters of rainwater in the entire country. You know what happened. The typhoon was re-categorized as a drizzle.
Typhoon Bayani
This weather disturbance was located at 14° 38′ 24″ North Northwest of Marikina City. Weather experts refused to categorize it as a typhoon because its impact is localized. It did, however attempt to pack maximum sustained winds similar to a tropical storm. But latest satellite data revealed no sign of activity.
Typhoon Gibo
It was nowhere near the Philippine area of responsibility until three hours before PAGASA made its latest forecast. In fact, typhoon Bayani’s moderate winds were already blowing east of the metro before Gibo made its presence felt and officially entered Philippine territory. The weather bureau forecasts similarities in the movements of typhoon Gibo and typhoon Gloria although both Gibo and typhoon Noynoy originated approximately 10 miles east of Central Luzon.
Typhoon Jejomar
Described by weather specialists as “stubborn” and territorial,” this typhoon has recently threatened the whole country if not for some climatological developments. What’s alarming is that people to tend to ignore Typhoon Jejomar’s ability to destroy. It has remained stationary for 23 years (and counting).
Typhoon JDV
No heavy rains. No lightning. No flooding. It’s all thunder and wind.
Typhoon Loren & Typhoon Chiz
For the first time in local weather history, two typhoons entered the country at the same time making landfall on the same area. The impact is moderate though, without much damage, and both typhoons are expected to leave soon… unless either of them interact with typhoon Erap.
Typhoon Jamby
The hardest to predict among the weather disturbances. Scattered raindrops will not completely wet an exposed surface regardless of duration. But the public is advised to remain cautious of lightning. Despite the rains, temperatures will remain high.
Typhoon Ronnie (Puno)
No satellite or surface data was made available because… “Tahimik lamang magtrabaho ang Typhoon Ronnie kaya maraming nagagawa (na damage).”
Source: Manila Bulletin Online
Senate to probe overprice in press office purchase
Those behind the alleged overpricing in the P2.32 million purchase of video equipment for the Senate’s press office must suffer the consequences, Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile said on Tuesday.
Pag-IBIG expands relief programs for typhoon victims
Vice President Noli De Castro announced that the Pag-IBIG Fund has expanded its relief programs to cover victims of typhoon Pepeng.
Major roads to Baguio, Pangasinan reopened
Major roads and highways leading to Pangasinan and Baguio were reopened on Tuesday to motorists after they were severely damaged by weather disturbances “Ondoy” and “Pepeng”.
Villar calls for review of agencies prior to budget hike
Senator Manny Villar Jr. believed the government was totally unprepared when the two major typhoons hit the country and proposed for a total review on the relevant disaster agencies’ procedures and resources.
IPO issues clearance to Customs
The Intellectual Property Office issued clearance to the Bureau of Customs allowing them to donate seized counterfeit items such as clothing apparels from China to typhoon victims in Luzon.
U.N. official ‘impressed'
The UN Undersecretary General for Humanitarian Affairs praised the Philippine government for the “speed and effectiveness” of its response in the aftermath of the recent pair of disasters.
Repeal oil law — group
Senators were asked by a national alliance of women to reject the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Bill and instead repeal the Oil Deregulation Law to address industry monopoly.
The 9th ray redundancy
"Not many know that the first Philippine Flag exists & survive today. Furthermore, only a handful realize how uniquely beautiful and inspiring this Flag was when it was first unfurled.’’
Mar-Korina nuptial a go
The Roxas-Sanchez wedding will proceed as planned but there will be no reception.
Erap-Jojo, Chiz-Loren in 2010
Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile confirmed that former President Joseph Estrada would be running for president next year with Makati City Mayor Jejomar Binay as running mate.
Showbiz Chika for the day
Source: Manila Bulletin Online
Carlos Agassi not down with illness
Rapper-actor Carlos Agassi has refuted rumors that he's suffering from cirrhosis of the liver reportedly caused by too much steroid intake.
‘Marvin didn’t cause my split with Nyoy’ - Jef Gaitan
It was the many “unresolved issues” between them that did in the relationship between “Survivor Philippines: Palau” castaway Jef Gaitan and singer Nyoy Volante.
Maricel Laxa: ‘No’ to politics, ‘Yes’ to focused parenting
TV host Maricel Laxa-Pangilinan stands by Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan’s decision to forego his candidacy in next year’s election.
Cesar Montano proves a point in Zamboanga
Actor Cesar Montano won’t endorse anything that he does not believe in.
Billy Crawford all set for Akon concert
Billy Crawford is very excited about his forthcoming “Freedom Tour ’09” concert with hiphop/R&B superstar Akon.
British all-boys choir Libera in Manila this month
Definitely the must-see concert of 2009.
Jason Abalos holds back his feelings for Maja
Actor Jason Abalos admitted that he loves Maja Salvador because she has similarities with his mother.
No more delays: ‘The Echo’ to finally open in Manila
“The Echo” will be finally shown in the country on Oct. 16 after it mysteriously failed to open last Oct. 7.
Da who for today
Source: Wikipedia
Michael Jeffrey Jordan (born February 17, 1963) is a retired American professional basketball player and active businessman. His biography on the National Basketball Association (NBA) website states, "By acclamation, Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time." Jordan was one of the most
effectively marketed athletes of his generation and was instrumental in popularizing the NBA around the world in the 1980s and 1990s.After a stand-out career at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he led the Tar Heels to a National Championship in 1982, Jordan joined the NBA's Chicago Bulls in 1984. He quickly emerged as a league star, entertaining crowds with his prolific scoring. His leaping ability, illustrated by performing slam dunks from the free throw line at Slam Dunk Contests, earned him the nicknames "Air Jordan" and "His Airness". He also gained a reputation for being one of the best defensive players in basketball. In 1991, he won his first NBA championship with the Bulls, and followed that achievement with titles in 1992 and 1993, securing a "three-peat". Although Jordan abruptly retired from basketball at the beginning of the 1993–94 NBA season to pursue a career in baseball, he rejoined the Bulls in 1995 and led them to three additional championships (1996, 1997, and 1998) as well as an NBA-record 72 regular-season wins in the 1995–96 season. Jordan retired for a second time in 1999, but returned for two more NBA seasons in 2001 as a member of the Washington Wizards.
Jordan's individual accolades and accomplishments include five MVP awards, ten All-NBA First Team designations, nine All-Defensive First Team honors, fourteen NBA All-Star Game appearances, three All-Star Game MVP awards, ten scoring titles, three steals titles, six NBA Finals MVP awards, and the 1988 NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award. He holds the NBA records for highest career regular-season scoring average (30.12 points per game) and highest career playoff scoring average (33.4 points per game). In 1999, he was named the greatest North American athlete of the 20th century by ESPN, and was second to Babe Ruth on the Associated Press's list of athletes of the century. He was elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame on April 6, 2009 and was inducted on September 11, 2009.
Jordan is also noted for his product endorsements. He fueled the success of Nike's Air Jordan sneakers, which were introduced in 1985 and remain popular today. Jordan also starred in the 1996 feature film Space Jam as himself. He is currently a part-owner and Managing Member of Basketball Operations of the Charlotte Bobcats in North Carolina.
Gospel for the day
Source: The Daily Gospel Online
Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke 11:42-46.
Woe to you Pharisees! You pay tithes of mint and of rue and of every garden herb, but you pay no attention to judgment and to love for God. These you should have done, without overlooking the others. Woe to you Pharisees! You love the seat of honor in synagogues and greetings in marketplaces. Woe to you! You are like unseen graves over which people unknowingly walk." Then one of the scholars of the law said to him in reply, "Teacher, by saying this you are insulting us too." And he said, "Woe also to you scholars of the law! You impose on people burdens hard to carry, but you yourselves do not lift one finger to touch them.
Word for the day
Source: Merriam Webster Online
limn • \LIM\ • verb
1 : to draw or paint on a surface
*2 : to outline in clear sharp detail : delineate
3 : describe
Example Sentence:
In her novel, Deborah limns a vivid picture of life in the rural America of the 1950s.
Did you know?
Allow us to shed some light on the history of "limn," a word with lustrous origins. "Limn" traces to the Middle French verb "enluminer" and ultimately to the Latin "illuminare," which means "to illuminate." Its use as an English verb dates from the days of Middle English; at first, "limn" referred to the action of illuminating (that is, decorating) medieval manuscripts with gold, silver, or brilliant colors. William Shakespeare extended the term to painting in his poem Venus and Adonis: "Look when a painter would surpass the life / In limning out a well-proportioned steed . . . ."
Lesson for the day
Source: Engr. Paul Elmer Morala from Duisberg, Germany
The Beauty and the Witch
There is a lot of wisdom in this story… It's essential reading for guys......
Young King Arthur was ambushed and imprisoned by the monarch
of a neighbouring kingdom.
The monarch could have killed him but was moved by Arthur's youth and ideals.
So, the monarch offered him his freedom,
as long as he could answer a very difficult question.
Arthur would have a year to figure out the answer and, if after a year,
he still had no answer, he would be put to death.
The question?... What do women really want?
Such a question would perplex even the most knowledgeable man,
and to young Arthur, it seemed an impossible query.
But, since it was better than death, he accepted the monarch's proposition to have
an answer by year's end.
He returned to his kingdom and began to poll everyone: the princess, the priests,
the wise men and even the court jester.
He spoke with everyone, but no one could give him a satisfactory answer.
Many people advised him to consult the old witch, for only she would have the answer.
But the price would be high; as the witch was famous throughout the kingdom for the exorbitant prices she charged.
The last day of the year arrived and Arthur had no choice but to talk to the witch.
She agreed to answer the question, but he would have to agree to her price first.
The old witch wanted to marry Sir Lancelot, the most noble of the Knights of
the Round Table and Arthur's closest friend!
Young Arthur was horrified. She was hunchbacked and hideous, had only one tooth,
smelled like sewage, made obscene noises, etc.
He had never encountered such a repugnant creature in all his life.
He refused to force his friend to marry her and endure such a terrible burden;
but Lancelot, learning of the proposal, spoke with Arthur.
He said nothing was too big of a sacrifice compared to Arthur's life
and the preservation of the Round Table.
Hence, a wedding was proclaimed and the witch answered Arthur's question thus:
What a woman really wants, she answered.... is to be in charge of her own life.
Everyone in the kingdom instantly knew that the witch had uttered a great truth
and that Arthur's life would be spared.
And so it was, the neighbouring monarch granted Arthur his freedom
and Lancelot and the witch had a wonderful wedding.
The honeymoon hour approached and Lancelot, steeling himself for a horrific
experience, entered the bedroom. But, what a sight awaited him.
The most beautiful woman he had ever seen lay before him on the bed.
The astounded Lancelot asked what had happened?
The beauty replied that since he had been so kind to her when she appeared as a witch, she would henceforth, be her horrible deformed self only half the time
and the beautiful maiden the other half.
Which would he prefer? Beautiful during the day....or night?
Lancelot pondered the predicament.
During the day, a beautiful woman to show off to his friends,
but at night, in the privacy of his castle, an old witch?
Or, would he prefer having a hideous witch during the day,
but by night, a beautiful woman for him to enjoy wondrous intimate moments?
What would YOU do?
What Lancelot choose is below.
BUT....make YOUR choice before you read down below. OKAY?
Noble Lancelot said that he would allow HER to make the choice herself.
Upon hearing this, she announced that she would be beautiful all the time
because he had respected her enough to let her be in charge of her own life.
Now....what is the moral to this story?
The moral is.....
If you don't let a woman have her own way.... Things are going to get ugly.
Joke for the day
Source: Emerick Valenzuela from Sydney, Australia
Typhoon Erap
Devastates the country for two hours and then leaves. Despite the entry of a new disturbance though, it threatens to re-enter the Philippine area of responsibility.
TyphoonGloria
Continues to pummel the entire Philippines for nine hours now. Gustiness rivals that of Typhoon Marcos in the ‘70s. Initial damage to agriculture is estimated at P728 million. Damage to infrastructure is unknown but initial reports say reconstruction of Macapagal Boulevard alone has cost the government P536 million. It was also able to sustain its strength after interacting with Typhoon Erap. It is forecast to remain almost stationary.
Typhoon Mar
Threatened to enter Philippine territory but after seeing the vigilance of Filipinos, it was forced to back out and gave way to Typhoon Noynoy.
Typhoon Noynoy
Initially categorized as a tropical storm until weather specialists observed a sudden rise in its gustiness and wind speed. After being officially declared a typhoon, it now brings scattered rain showers in Luzon including Metro Manila. Moderate to strong winds are expected to blow toward the Visayas and Mindanao in the coming days. [By the way, beware of typhoon Noynoy's thunder - it wouldn't shut up!]
Typhoon Villar
Earlier forecast categorized it as a “super typhoon” maintaining strength in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Roads and road extensions were damaged – twice (double devastation). But the entry of Typhoon Noynoy in Philippine territory has eclipsed its impact. The rest of the country will remain cloudy though.
Typhoon (Brother) Eddie
A similarly-named typhoon entered the country in 2004 and threatened to pour 5 million centimeters of rainwater in the entire country. You know what happened. The typhoon was re-categorized as a drizzle.
Typhoon Bayani
This weather disturbance was located at 14° 38′ 24″ North Northwest of Marikina City. Weather experts refused to categorize it as a typhoon because its impact is localized. It did, however attempt to pack maximum sustained winds similar to a tropical storm. But latest satellite data revealed no sign of activity.
Typhoon Gibo
It was nowhere near the Philippine area of responsibility until three hours before PAGASA made its latest forecast. In fact, typhoon Bayani’s moderate winds were already blowing east of the metro before Gibo made its presence felt and officially entered Philippine territory. The weather bureau forecasts similarities in the movements of typhoon Gibo and typhoon Gloria although both Gibo and typhoon Noynoy originated approximately 10 miles east of Central Luzon.
Typhoon Jejomar
Described by weather specialists as “stubborn” and territorial,” this typhoon has recently threatened the whole country if not for some climatological developments. What’s alarming is that people to tend to ignore Typhoon Jejomar’s ability to destroy. It has remained stationary for 23 years (and counting).
Typhoon JDV
No heavy rains. No lightning. No flooding. It’s all thunder and wind.
Typhoon Loren & Typhoon Chiz
For the first time in local weather history, two typhoons entered the country at the same time making landfall on the same area. The impact is moderate though, without much damage, and both typhoons are expected to leave soon… unless either of them interact with typhoon Erap.
Typhoon Jamby
The hardest to predict among the weather disturbances. Scattered raindrops will not completely wet an exposed surface regardless of duration. But the public is advised to remain cautious of lightning. Despite the rains, temperatures will remain high.
Typhoon Ronnie (Puno)
No satellite or surface data was made available because… “Tahimik lamang magtrabaho ang Typhoon Ronnie kaya maraming nagagawa (na damage).”
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