00:00This is a story of a fisherman who was struck by a typhoon.
00:04Dear viewers, it was raining heavily and the wind was strong.
00:07The typhoon Alon was very strong in the northeastern part of Luzon due to the super typhoon Leon.
00:12The typhoon Alon was very strong.
00:16The ground in the sea next to Apari, Cagayan was completely submerged.
00:21The fishermen's wharf and cottage were also submerged.
00:24Like in Cagayan, the typhoon Alon was also very strong in Batanes.
00:29Like in the town of Sabtang, the typhoon Alon caused flooding in some parts of the town.
00:36In the town of Mactaw, the typhoon Alon entered the far part of Pampang.
00:41In some parts of the northeastern part of Luzon, there was a strong wind and rain.
00:46The towns of Basco and Itbayat in Batanes were placed at signal number 5 at 11 o'clock in the evening
00:52before being placed at signal number 4 by the two towns along with the province at 8 o'clock in the morning.
01:00Dear viewers, due to the impact of the super typhoon Leon,
01:03the chances of a possible storm surge or flood are low again.
01:07Some coastal areas of Batanes and Cagayan are affected.
01:11The water level can reach up to 3 meters.
01:14It is flooding in the sea.
01:16It means that it can be as high as the first floor of a house.
01:21Dear viewers, please stay away from the coastal areas.
01:24Cancel all activities in the sea and know the latest updates on the weather.
01:30According to the Office of Civil Defense, due to the approaching of a typhoon in the coastal areas,
01:33the strong wind and low atmospheric pressure caused by the typhoon will push the water from the sea.
01:40It will cause widespread flooding in the coastal areas.
01:46It is still dangerous for all sea vehicles to cross the coastal areas of Batanes,
01:52Ilocos Provinces, Cagayan along with Babuyan Islands, Isabela and Aurora.
01:59Based on the 8 a.m. forecast, the wind signal number 5 was released.
02:04The wind signal number 4 in Batanes is now high.
02:07Signal number 3 in the northern portion of Babuyan Islands.
02:11Signal number 2 in the southern part of Babuyan Islands.
02:15Northern portion of mainland Cagayan.
02:17Northern portion of Apayau.
02:19And northern portion of Ilocos Norte.
02:22Wind signal number 1 was raised in the southern part of Cagayan,
02:25whole of Isabela, southern part of Apayau, whole of Abra, Calinga, Mountain Province,
02:32Ifugao, northern portion of Benguet, southern part of Ilocos Norte and whole of Ilocos Sur.
02:40Stay tuned for the 11 a.m. Supertelephone Leone
02:44and the new list of places with wind signals.
02:48Superbagong Leone, 11 or 110 kilometers north-northeast of Itbayat, Batanes,
02:54has a strong wind of up to 195 kilometers per hour.
02:59Later in the afternoon, the typhoon may landfall in Taiwan.
03:03Later tonight or early tomorrow,
03:05it is expected to leave the Philippine Area of Responsibility.
03:11The storm surge hit Santa Ana, Cagayan.
03:15Only a few houses were left in a house next to the sea.
03:19Some of the houses were damaged.
03:21Another house was damaged because of the storm surge.
03:25A part of the seawall was also damaged.
03:28According to the residents,
03:30they were also called to help the government to repair the damaged seawall and their properties.
03:40In the entire town of Santa Ana,
03:42around 1,000 families were evacuated.
03:46Meanwhile, 150 people were evacuated due to the impact of the storm last week,
03:51according to NDRRMC.
03:53Another 115 people were injured,
03:56while 20 were still being searched.
03:59According to NDRRMC,
04:01almost 7.5 million people were affected by the two storms.
04:06Around P3 billion were allocated to the agriculture sector.
04:19This Thursday,
04:20only half-day classes are allowed in all schools and offices of the government in the country.
04:25According to Malacanang,
04:27this is the best time for students and employees to return to their provinces to continue their studies.
04:33The number coding scheme in Metro Manila is suspended until tomorrow, November 1, according to MMDA.
04:39According to Hiwalay na Abiso,
04:41Makati City also announced the suspension of the number coding scheme today,
04:45starting at 12 noon.
04:50Let's discuss the situation in one of the largest cemeteries here in Metro Manila,
04:55Manila North Cemetery.
04:57EJ Gomez is live on the spot.
05:00EJ?
05:04Rafi, not many people have visited Manila North Cemetery.
05:09According to the management,
05:10as of 10 am,
05:1111,000 people have visited here since today.
05:17Can you send me a message?
05:23All measures in place,
05:24the police said,
05:25to ensure the security inside and outside the cemetery,
05:29according to the Manila Police District.
05:31Outside the cemetery,
05:32traffic enforcers deployed
05:35to warn motorists
05:37about alternative routes
05:39that they can take
05:40around the area.
05:43According to Police Major Jake Arcilia of MPD,
05:46almost 500 personnel were deployed inside and outside the cemetery.
05:50At the entrance of the cemetery,
05:52visitors and their belongings are strictly checked.
05:55Lighters, cigarettes, perfumes,
05:58and knives are not allowed.
06:01Vapes are also prohibited.
06:03On our tour earlier,
06:04several families went there today
06:06to avoid being caught in the expected disaster
06:09on the same day tomorrow,
06:11just like the Royo and Montecilio families
06:14who visited early in the morning.
06:16The family of Felma
06:18arrived at 9 am
06:19due to the traffic from Novaliches.
06:21Now, they are just enduring the heat of the day.
06:24Here are their statements.
06:27We brought my mother,
06:30my brother-in-law,
06:31my nephew,
06:32and my husband.
06:35We brought food
06:38to avoid being caught
06:40on the same day tomorrow.
06:43It's hard for us to survive
06:45because we have a child with us.
06:47It happens every year.
06:49I brought my mother
06:51because she's only been here for a few years.
06:53We just waited until the lights went out.
06:57Rafi, according to MPD,
06:59visitors to Manila North Cemetery
07:01are expected to start their visit
07:04later in the afternoon,
07:06especially during the half-day
07:08of their arrival.
07:10Rafi?
07:11EJ, within Manila North Cemetery,
07:13how are the LGUs
07:15taking care of the visitors?
07:21Rafi, there are free e-trikes
07:23that the LGUs are preparing
07:25for the visitors
07:27to the cemetery,
07:29especially for those who are far away.
07:31Those who are going to Puntod
07:33after entering the gate.
07:35There are also wheelchairs
07:39for those in need.
07:41There are also health desks
07:43that are equipped with first aid
07:45and medical personnel
07:47for any health emergency.
07:50Rafi, let the public know
07:52not to bring
07:54prohibited items
07:56because the LGUs
07:58are deployed here
08:00during rush hour.
08:02Visitors are not allowed
08:04to bring prohibited items.
08:06Back to you, Rafi.
08:08For those who want to go there,
08:10EJ, how is the situation
08:12during rush hour?
08:16Earlier, Rafi, when we arrived here
08:18around 8 or 9 o'clock,
08:20the rush hour was intense.
08:22But just a while ago,
08:24before 11 o'clock,
08:26the rush hour suddenly increased
08:28and it only lasted a few minutes.
08:30It's a bit confusing at this point.
08:32But the MPD said
08:34that they have contingency plans
08:36for today's rush hour.
08:38Thank you very much, EJ Gomez.
08:42This is GMA Regional TV News.
08:48We also have hot news
08:50from GMA Regional TV
08:52live from Roman Catholic Cemetery
08:54in Davao City,
08:56Sara Hilomen Velasco.
08:58Thank you, Rafi.
09:00Gradually,
09:02the number of visitors
09:04to their loved ones
09:06here in Roman Catholic Cemetery
09:08in Davao City is decreasing.
09:1075-year-old Antonio Llanes
09:12just recently visited
09:14his loved ones.
09:16He visited early
09:18to avoid the expected
09:20number of people.
09:22Police and restrictions
09:24here in the cemetery
09:26are being implemented properly.
09:28Former President Rodrigo Duterte
09:30visited his loved ones
09:32who are former Governor
09:34Vicente Duterte and Soledad Duterte
09:36who are buried here
09:38in Roman Catholic Cemetery.
09:40There is no exact date
09:42and time of visit.
09:44According to Davao City Economic Enterprise,
09:46the head of public cemeteries
09:48in the city expects
09:50that the number of people
09:52will start from tomorrow until Sunday.
09:54In an area of 4 hectares,
09:56Roman Catholic Cemetery
09:58is one of the largest cemeteries in Davao City.
10:00One Entrance,
10:02One Exit policy is being implemented here.
10:04A reminder to the public,
10:06wearing a jacket,
10:08bringing backpacks,
10:10playing loud music or karaoke,
10:12gambling, bringing alcohol,
10:14and other illegal activities are prohibited.
10:16Overnight is also prohibited.
10:18Visitors are allowed to visit
10:20from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
10:22As of now,
10:24there are only two cemeteries in Davao City.
10:26There are also police assistance desks
10:28that will guide visitors
10:30to the cemetery.
10:32There are also medical tents
10:34to respond to any emergency
10:36that may occur.
10:38More than 3,000 safety and security personnel
10:40will guard the cemeteries in Davao City
10:42from tomorrow until Sunday
10:44are instructed by Davao City LGU.
10:46A reminder to the head of cemeteries
10:48and authorities,
10:50bring water and umbrella
10:52when it's hot during the day.
10:54According to Davao Occidental,
10:56a large hole was found
10:58in the cemetery
11:00in Barangay Tubalan.
11:02According to the investigation,
11:04seven holes were found
11:06on the sides of the cemeteries.
11:08The victims thought that
11:10the bodies were stolen.
11:12It was believed that the bodies
11:14were very old.
11:16The holes were immediately covered
11:18while the investigation continued.
11:20Drivers and conductors
11:22who will travel today
11:24will be tested for COVID-19.
11:26This was also done in General Santo City
11:28and Coronadal, South Cotabato.
11:30In total, 400 drivers and conductors
11:32were tested in three cities.
11:34Those who tested positive
11:36will not be allowed to travel
11:38and will be tested for COVID-19.
11:40Their licenses may also be revoked.
11:50U.S. Money Reserve
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