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When ‘designated survivor’ leaves amid disaster, flood of flak follows

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Manila, Philippines—Vice President Sara Duterte's decision to miss President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s third State of the Nation Address (Sona) came after she designated herself as the “designated survivor.”

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Trending In Typhoons

Carina-enhanced habagat dumps more rain than Ondoy

Super typhoon Carina-enhanced southwest monsoon or habagat that caused Metro Manila's worst flooding in recent years dumped more rains in Quezon City than tropical storm Ondoy in September 2009, rainfall data from PAGASA show. — July 25, 2024

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More on Super Typhoon Carina (Gaemi)
  • Deaths in Luzon due to Habagat, Carina rise to 34 — PNPThe number of reported fatalities in Luzon due to the onslaught of Tropical Cyclone Carina and the Southwest Monsoon or Habagat has increased to 34, according to the Philippine National Police (PNP).— July 26, 2024

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  • Class opening postponed for 738 Carina-hit schoolsA total of 738 public schools from four regions will push back the start of classes from July 29 to a later date due to the impact of Typhoon Carina (international name: Gaemi) and the southwest monsoon, according to the Department of Education.— July 26, 2024

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  • 3.3 million people affected by typhoon-enhanced rains; 104 areas under state of calamityThe southwest monsoon (habagat) rains enhanced by Typhoon “Carina” and Tropical Depression “Butchoy” have now affected 3,360,339 individuals or 905,086 families, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported on Saturday, July 27.— July 27, 2024

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In Politics

Marcos' third SONA: What he said and did not say - PCIJ.org

What he said click the titles to read more. What he did not say #sona2024 past speeches — July 22, 2024

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In Environment

Philippines 'prepares for worst' after oil spill

Authorities are racing to contain the oil spill and prevent it from reaching the capital, Manila. — July 26, 2024

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In China

Marcos orders total POGO ban - Manila Standard

Biz groups, lawmakers, economic team hail SONA marching order President Marcos ordered an immediate ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) during his third State of the Nation Address—a pronouncement that earned him resounding applause and a standing ovation from lawmakers and guests at the Batasan complex. — July 22, 2024

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In West Philippine Sea

View from Manila: Who's lying about the PH-China 'arrangement' in Ayungin Shoal?

Manila and Beijing disagree on what the bilateral arrangement contains — July 22, 2024

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