'Bagyong Odette' PAGASA weather update October 14, 2017

MANILA, Philippines – 'Bagyong Odette' (international name Khanun) has remained almost stationary but expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) today, state weather bureau PAGASA announced in its 11:00 a.m. update on Saturday, October 14, 2017.

'Bagyong Odette' is about to exit PAR Saturday. Satellite image courtesy of PAGASA/HIMAWARI-8 Infrared

At 10:00 a.m. today, the center of Severe Tropical Storm 'Odette' was estimated based on all available data at 315 km West of Sinait, Ilocos Sur (17.1 °N, 117.5 °E).

'Bagyong Odette' has maximum sustained winds of 90 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 113 kph. It is forecast to move Northwest at 7 kph.

Forecast Positions:

• 24 Hour(Tomorrow morning): 520 km West of Laoag City, Ilocos Norte(18.7°N, 115.7°E)
• 48 Hour(Monday morning):1,000 km West of Calayan, Cagayan(20.0°N, 112.0°E)
• 72 Hour(Tuesday morning): 1,365 km West of Calayan, Cagayan(19.5°N, 108.5°E)

Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 2 and 1, previously placed in several provinces, have now been lifted.

Meanwhile, Pangasinan remained under Signal No. 1 due to effects from 'Odette.'

The estimated rainfall amount is from moderate to heavy within the 400 km diameter of the Severe Tropical Storm.

Moderate to occasionally heavy rains is expected over Metro Manila, Central Luzon, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA and Western Visayas.

Sea travel remains risky over the seaboards of Northern Luzon, the western seaboard of Central Luzon and the western and southern seaboards of Southern Luzon.

VIRAL: Leaked video allegedly shows Xander Ford bashing Kathryn Bernardo

MANILA, Philippines – Kapamilya leading star Kathryn Bernardo and her fans are upset over a recently leaked video of Xander Ford, formerly Marlou Arizala, allegedly bashing the Teen Queen for being “sakang.”

A video of Xander Ford had been leaked online showing his strong opinions against Kathryn’s being FHM’s sexiest woman.

The video seems to be taken inside a car taken by an anonymous person hiding the camera. A man who sounds like Xander talking about some random things like ex-girlfriends until he started ranting about Kathryn.

In his own words, Xander said, “Yung lobo pong ginagapan ni Kathryn Bernardo ay sakang po iyon. *laughter* Kaya po para sa mga naniniwalang gustong maging #1 FHM model si Kathryn Bernardo ay huwag na po kayong umasa. Never pa ako nakakita ng sexy na sakang ang paa. Paki-pantay lang pa ang daliri sa paa ni...”

Someone interrupted him, “Hoy, masyado ka sa katabi mo.”

They continued to say “Hi” to some people outside.

Netizens react on the body shaming

This has outraged KathNiel (loveteam of Kathryn and Daniel Padilla) fans and even non-fans. “Kath” even trended on Twitter Saturday morning. People started accusing Xander Ford of being arrogant and for body shaming someone.

not a fan of Kath but what the hell marlou the nerve to body shame Kath when her one flaw is being sakang.

— CHINA SHEEP (@real___parkchan) October 13, 2017

That video of Xander Ford shaming Kath Bernardo for her natural legs is inappropriate, especially from someone who borrowed a face for fame.

— Prim Paypon (@primpaypon) October 13, 2017

DEAR MARLOU,

DO NOT STOP US FROM THROWING SHADES ON YOU. bitch you attacked kath. YOU ASKED FOR IT. NOW PANINDIGAN MO.

— joan (@slayindrea) October 13, 2017

lmao xander ford acting all high and mighty is hilarious. Just because he thinks he's handsome now doesnt mean he can talk shit bout kath

— ㅤ (@micahthepenguin) October 13, 2017

Hoy Marlou. You told the media na kaya Ford because of Daniel. NOW, FCKING CHANGE YOUR LAST NAME. DINUDUNGISAN MO ANG "FORD"

WAG SI KATH.

— gelay (@mskbford) October 13, 2017

Celebrities advise Xander Ford

Early last week, comedian Ogie Diaz shared his friend’s experience of seeing Xander Ford arrogantly shouting at guards. Xander had already asked for forgiveness but several celebrities have spoken up to advise the lad about humility.

Nako marlou laki ng pagkakamali mo. Ako sayo, paretoke ka uli para di ka mamukaan ng tao.

— Diego Loyzaga (@loyzagadiegs) October 13, 2017

The alleged video from Fashion Pulis and the “Kath Walk”

KathNiel fans have been sharing the popular “Kath Walk” to remind haters that “Kath slays.”

Kathryn Bernardo slaying the KATH WALK ✨ pic.twitter.com/V2SvwIFUkd

— eydee (@tardificent) October 13, 2017

-- Sally, The Summit Express

PBA Finals: Ginebra draws first blood, overpowers Meralco 102 - 87

MANILA, Philippines - For Meralco Bolts, Friday the 13th is really a bad luck as they lost Game 1 of the 2017 Governors’ Cup Finals to the defending champions Barangay Ginebra, 102 - 87 at the Quezon Convention Center in Lucena City on October 13.

Justin Brownlee leads with 32 points, 19 rebounds and 6 assists to seal game 1. Photo Credit: Inquirer.net

It was a year ago since Ginebra and Meralco squared off at the 2016 Governors’ Cup finals where Barangay ended its title drought after 8 long years. Tonight, same squads opened the new chapter of their rivalry book. The question now is, will “love be sweeter the second time around” for Ginebra or will it be “revenge is sweeter” for Meralco?

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Very rare that PBA goes out of town during the championship games. But for the opener, Lucena City hosted Ginebra and Meralco. In terms of crowd support, Ginebra has this humongous advantage.

Truly, the Gilas Pilipinas stint helped Baser Amer in terms of skills and basketball IQ and it manifested right after the couple of international tournaments where he played a major role together with the rest of the cadets. The Meralco guard, didn’t mind the Ginebra crowd but rather, silenced the Barangay in the early phase of the game while Ginebra bigs Japeth Aguilar and Joe Devance provided the spark for their team.

Height is might and speed kills. This was the story of the 1st quarter where Barangay dominated the Bolts. The towering presence of Greg Slaughter and the agility of Justin Brownlee placed Ginebra 11 points ahead of Meralco, 29 - 18 after the first 12 minutes of the game.

The height discrepancy obviously hurt Meralco. The absence of Kelly Nabong due to suspension made it harder for the Bolts to contain the “Gregzilla” especially in 2nd chance opportunities. Allen Durham who originally plays the 3 and 4 position was forced to move to the center to defend the middle ground against Greg Slaughter and Japeth Aguilar.

As the 2nd quarter buzzer sounded, Meralco Bolts found themselves downed by 14 points, 49 - 35. Both imports led all scorers. Justin Brownlee had 13 while his counterpart, Allen Durham banked 10.

Meralco started the 2nd half hot with Durham and Amer’s back-to-back baskets that forced Coach Tim Cone to call a halt with less than a minute gone by. LA Tenorio however, was too quick to retaliate as he stepped on the gas pedal for 4 points.

Midway of the third, Allen Durham slowed down from scoring. Good thing, Meralco locals stepped-up and managed to cut the Ginebra lead to just a single digit. Cliff Hodge and Garvo Lanete led the offensive assault for the Bolts.

Allen Durham came back to life at the 2-minute mark of the quarter with an alley-oop two-handed jam from Mike Tolomia and brought the margin down to 6.

Mike Tolomia rang the bell from the outside and one after getting clipped by Sol Mercado. With the rare 4-point play, Meralco chipped the lead to just 4 but Greg Slaughter made a dunk and brought their advantage back to 6, 77-71 heading onto the final canto.

Meralco’s offensive onslaught in the penultimate quarter was promptly stopped by Ginebra at the start of the fourth. Barangay added 5 more points to increase its lead to 11 with 10 more minutes in the game.

Despite Ginebra’s hefty advantage, the players kept their pace quick that left the Bolts flat-footed. Barangay’s lead ballooned to 18 with 4 more minutes remaining in the game clock.

Coach Tim Cone showed mercy on Coach Norman Black by pulling out his gunners and sent his 3rd stringers to the floor. The final horn echoed in the Quezon Convention Center and Ginebra officially took game number 1, 102-87 with Justin Brownlee topping all protagonists with 32 markers, 19 boards and 6 dimes.

Game 2 will be on Sunday, October 15 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum at 6:30pm to be aired live on ESPN 5.

-- Joey Boy Capos, The Summit Express

#WalangPasok: Class suspensions on Monday, October 16, 2017

MANILA, Philippines — Some local government units and schools announced the suspension of classes on Monday, October 16, 2017 due to the scheduled transport strike against the government's plan to phaseout old jeepney units.

In a press conference, the Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operators Nationwide (PISTON) said that the two-day transport strike, the third this year, is set on October 16-17.

PISTON National President George San Mateo said that aside from the different transport groups in Metro Manila, various groups in Cagayan Valley, Pampanga, Laguna, Albay, Camarines Sur and in some parts of Mindanao would participate in the protest.

As of 2:30 p.m., here's the list of areas where classes have been cancelled for Monday, October 16 2017 #WalangPasok (refresh page for the updates)

• Makati City - ALL LEVELS, public schools (Classes for private schools are left to the discretion of their school officials)
• Davao City - ALL LEVELS, public and private schools

STATEMENT BY MAYOR INDAY SARA | Classes from kindergarten to college will be suspended on Monday, October 16. pic.twitter.com/toDhV2JE3U

— DavaoCity Government (@davaocitygov) October 13, 2017

In the past months, jeepney operators had protested against the modernization program of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) in which public utility vehicles (PUVs) that are more than 15 years old will be banned from the road, and will be replaced by vehicles with "low-carbon and low-emission technology."

Stop and Go Transport Coalition President Jun Magno said that drivers and operators could not shoulder the P1.6-million loan for new jeepney units and daily amortization of P800.

The group proposed for the rehabilitation of old jeepneys instead of acquiring new units.