Typhoons Nando and Mirasol, along with monsoon, left 13 dead in the Philippines; Now braces for storm Opong

Here are the latest news from the Philippines, including flood-control projects, new tropical storm Opong, and the farewell call of the Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines.

Albay residents take shelter at the Polangui gymnasium on Thursday night as part of preemptive measures ahead of the expected impact of Severe Tropical Storm Opong. Credit: Connie Calipay/Photos from Salceda FB page

Key Points

• Tropical storm Opong is expected to make landfall today in the Bicol Region, with preemptive evacuations underway and several sea and air travel routes already cancelled.
• Former DPWH Undersecretary Roberto Bernardo appeared before the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, implicating Senator Francis Escudero, former senators Bong Revilla and Nancy Binay, and Ako Bicol Partylist Representative Zaldy Co.
• Outgoing Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian made a farewell call to Malacañang.

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13 katao, nasawi sa pananalasa ng Bagyong Nando, Mirasol at ng habagat; bagong bagyong Opong, pinaghahandaan na

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