Here’s a quick roundup of today’s top stories:
Typhoon Nika makes landfall over Aurora; Signal No. 4 upThe state weather bureau says Typhoon Nika made landfall over Aurora and is now traversing Northern Luzon.
Article continues after this advertisement OVP execs who skipped House probe cited for contempt, ordered arrestedFour officials from the Office of the Vice President (OVP) who skipped the hearings of the House of Representatives’ committee on good government and public accountability have been cited for contempt and ordered arrested.
FEATURED STORIES NEWSINFO Storm Ofel gains strength; Luzon landfall forecast on Nov. 14 NEWSINFO Tropical Storm Ofel enters PAR, may reach typhoon status Nov 13 NEWSINFO ‘Count me out’ as Davao mayor, says ‘tired’ DuterteDuring the panel’s hearing on Monday, Deputy Speaker David Suarez moved to cite for contempt the following OVP officials:
Lemuel Ordonio Gina Acosta Sunshine Fajarda Edward FajardaArticle continues after this advertisement China declares baselines, reaffirms opposition to PH’s new maritime law
The Chinese government reaffirmed its opposition to the Philippines’ new maritime law on Sunday as it delimited and declared Beijing’s “baselines” of the territorial sea adjacent to Scarborough Shoal, or what it calls Huangyan Dao.
Article continues after this advertisement“This is a natural step by the Chinese government to lawfully strengthen marine management and is consistent with international law and common practices,” China’s foreign ministry spokesperson said in a statement.
Article continues after this advertisementBINI takes home Best Asia Act award at MTV EMAs 2024
There is no stopping BINI from reaching another milestone, as the P-pop powerhouse bagged the Best Asia Act plum at the MTV Europe Music Awards 2024.
Article continues after this advertisementBINI—composed of Jhoanna, Aiah, Colet, Maloi, Gwen, Stacey, Mikha, and Sheena—edged out fellow nominees ILLIT, Sakurazaka46, Mahalini, and Masdo to win the award, as announced by MTV EMA’s X (formerly Twitter) page on Monday, November 11.
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