Jun Elias News Today

Contrary to what was expected, Typhoon Betty had minimal impact on Northern Luzon provinces, with minimal damage to property.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration expects Typhoon Betty to exit the Philippine area of responsibility on Friday, even as cyclone wind signals have been raised in Batanes and Cagayan.

At least 3,000 policemen in Central Luzon are on standby to respond to emergencies due to Super Typhoon Betty.

At least 3,000 policemen in Central Luzon are on standby to respond to emergencies due to Super Typhoon Betty.

At least 3,000 policemen in Central Luzon are on standby to respond to emergencies due to Super Typhoon Betty.

Super Typhoon Betty (international name Mawar) was forecast to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility late last night and is expected to bring gale-force winds and heavy rains over parts of the country in the coming days.

Rescuers are focusing their attention on Barangay Dicaruyan, a mountainous village of Divilacan town in Isabela province, as they continue their search for a Cessna plane that went missing last Tuesday.

Fifity-one additional firecracker-related injuries in the country were recorded, bringing the total to 262, according to the fireworks-related injury surveillance report released by the Department of Health yesterday.

To commemorate Bonifacio Day, about 30,000 workers are taking to the streets to demand additional pay and more decent jobs.

More than two weeks after the onslaught of Severe Tropical Storm Paeng, around 4,000 families have yet to return to their homes.