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The weekend news cycle has been dominated by several things – the aftermath of Super Typhoon Lawin (Haima) at the forefront. Residents in storm-hit areas of Luzon picks up the pieces after hit the area earlier this week, with the agriculture sector estimated to have incurred P10 billion worth of damage. Areas in nothern Luzon, in particular Cagayan, are still without power. Many other storm-hit areas are still waiting for aid, delivery of which are hampered by damaged and blocked roads and cut communication lines. Despite the difficulties, help is on the way.
These and more stories from around the world – from Manila to Aleppo to New York – are in this Sunday’s wRap. Read on!
Agriculture Secretary Manny Piñol said Super Typhoon Lawin (Haima) caused billions of pesos worth of damage in agriculture and fisheries across 5 regions. According to the chief of the Department of Agriculture (DA), the figure covers the regions of Ilocos, Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, and Bicol. This and more updates on Typhoon Lawin on #Agos.
Heavy clashes erupted between regime and rebel forces in Syria’s divided city of Aleppo late Saturday, October 22, after a unilateral ceasefire announced by government ally Russia expired. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported fierce fighting in several areas along the front line dividing the city, with 3 people wounded by shelling of the rebel-held Salaheddin and Al-Mashhad districts.
Donald Trump unveiled plans for the first 100 days of his presidency on Saturday, October 22, vowing to create 25 million jobs over a decade and cut middle-class taxes. While offering a number of concrete policy initiatives, the Republican billionaire also attacked his critics, threatening to sue the “liars” who have accused him of sexual assault.
AT&T on Saturday, October 22, announced a deal worth $108.7 billion to buy Time Warner that would create a powerhouse with control over a vast array of media and entertainment assets and the means to deliver them. The deal values Time Warner – with HBO, CNN and Warner Bros studios – at more than $85 billion, and calls for AT&T to absorb the media group’s debt.
Outgoing US Ambassador to the Philippines Philip Goldberg is leaving Manila soon with the best memories of the Filipino. “I’ve served on 4 continents. I’ve never met warmer and more friendly people than in this country,” Goldberg said in a Rappler Talk interview with Maria Ressa on Thursday, October 20.
The annual Star Magic Ball has kicked off and all our favorite celebrities have hit the red carpet dressed to the nines. Stars like Kathryn Bernado, Xian Lim, Sue Ramirez, and many more headed to Makati Shangri-La on Saturday, October 22 for the big night. Here’s a look at what everyone was wearing!
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