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BBC apologizes to Trump for misleading edit but rejects defamation claim

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BBC apologizes to Trump for misleading edit but rejects defamation claim

LONDON — The BBC apologized Thursday to United States President Donald Trump for a misleading edit of his January 6, 2021, speech, but said there is no basis for a defamation claim despite the president’s threat of a one billion dollar lawsuit.

BBC Chair Samir Shah sent a personal letter to the White House expressing regret for the edited version of Trump’s speech, which appeared in a “Panorama” documentary aired days before the 2024 US presidential election. The edit combined portions of the speech delivered nearly an hour apart.

In a formal retraction, the broadcaster acknowledged that the edited sequence created the impression of a single continuous statement and may have suggested that Trump directly called for violent action.

The BBC said it does not plan to rebroadcast the documentary.

Trump’s lawyer had demanded an apology, a full retraction, and compensation, claiming the edit caused overwhelming financial and reputational harm. The legal letter gave the BBC until Friday to respond. The BBC’s news report on the apology said it refused to pay compensation.

The documentary, titled “Trump: A Second Chance?”, was produced by a third-party company. It stitched together three quotes from two separate moments in Trump’s 2021 speech, omitting parts in which he told supporters to protest peacefully.

The fallout led to the resignation of Director General Tim Davie and news chief Deborah Turness, who said the controversy was damaging the institution and that accountability rested with them.

Legal experts say Trump faces significant obstacles should he pursue the case in either the United Kingdom or the United States. They note that the deadline to file a defamation claim in England expired more than a year ago and that the documentary did not air in the US, making it difficult to prove harm.

Although analysts consider most of Trump’s media-related legal threats to have limited merit, he has secured sizable settlements in other cases. In July, Paramount agreed to pay 16 million dollars to settle a lawsuit over a “60 Minutes” interview with former Vice President Kamala Harris, which Trump said was edited to improve her presentation. The settlement came as the Federal Communications Commission, led by a Trump-appointed chair, investigated Paramount during its pending merger with Skydance Media.

Last year, ABC News agreed to pay $15 million to resolve a defamation case after anchor George Stephanopoulos inaccurately stated that Trump had been found civilly liable for raping writer E. Jean Carroll. A jury found him liable for sexual abuse.

The BBC said it is also reviewing a report that its “Newsnight” program made a similar edit to Trump’s January 6 speech in 2022.

Juan Ponce Enrile, former Senate President and Marcos’ chief legal counsel, dies at 101

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Juan Ponce Enrile, former Senate President and Marcos’ chief legal counsel, dies at 101

MANILA — Juan Ponce Enrile, chief presidential legal counsel to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and one of the most influential figures in Philippine political history, has passed away at 101.

“It is with profound love and gratitude that my father, Juan Ponce Enrile, peacefully returned to his Creator on November 13, 2025, at 4:21 p.m., surrounded by our family in the comfort of our home,” his daughter, Katrina Ponce Enrile, announced in a Facebook post.

She said it was her father’s wish to spend his final moments at home, adding that the family “was blessed to honor that wish.”

“He dedicated much of his life to the service of the Filipino people,” she said. “At this time, we humbly ask for understanding as our family takes a brief moment to grieve privately and honor his memory in peace.”

Katrina said details for public viewing would be announced once arrangements are finalized.

President Marcos paid tribute to Enrile, calling him “an icon in the pantheon of Philippine history” during a speech in Malacañang.

Final public appearance

Enrile last made headlines on October 24, 2025, when he appeared online from a hospital room to attend the promulgation of his graft cases before the Sandiganbayan. His daughter said he was then confined for pneumonia.

The Sandiganbayan Special Third Division acquitted Enrile, his former chief of staff Jessica “Gigi” Reyes, and businesswoman Janet Napoles of 15 counts of graft related to the alleged misuse of his Priority Development Assistance Fund.

“I thank the Lord foremost for this vindication and also the Honorable Justices of the Sandiganbayan who carefully studied the evidence and tried the case with fairness and discernment,” Enrile said after the ruling.

Five decades in public service

Before his appointment as chief presidential legal counsel in 2022, Enrile had already served in government for more than 50 years, holding key positions in both the executive and legislative branches.

He began his government career in 1966 when then-President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. appointed him finance undersecretary and later acting finance secretary. Enrile also served as concurrent acting chairman of the Monetary Board, head of the Insurance Commission, and commissioner of Customs.

In 1968, he became Secretary of Justice and later chaired the Board of Pardons and Parole. Two years later, he was named Secretary of National Defense, a post he held when Marcos Sr. declared Martial Law in 1972.

Enrile remained in that role until 1986, when he and then Armed Forces Vice Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Fidel Ramos withdrew support from the Marcos administration, triggering the EDSA People Power Revolution that ended the dictatorship.

He briefly served in the Cabinet of President Corazon Aquino before resigning later that year.

Long legislative career

Enrile transitioned to the legislature as an assemblyman representing Region 2 (Cagayan Valley) from 1978 to 1984, then Cagayan province until 1986.

He was elected senator in 1987 and served multiple terms until 2016. He held the position of Senate President from 2008 to 2010, and again from 2010 to 2013.

Enrile played key roles in two historic impeachment trials, first as a senator-judge in the trial of President Joseph Estrada in 2001 and later as presiding officer in the 2012 impeachment of Chief Justice Renato Corona.

He stepped down as Senate President in 2013 amid controversy over Senate funds.

Legal battles and acquittal

In 2014, Enrile was charged with plunder in connection with the alleged misuse of pork barrel funds. He surrendered to authorities and spent over a year under hospital arrest at the Philippine National Police General Hospital before being released on bail in 2015.

Nearly a decade later, in 2024, the Sandiganbayan Third Division acquitted Enrile, Reyes, and Napoles of plunder, ruling that prosecutors failed to prove their guilt beyond reasonable doubt.

Legacy

A lawyer, law professor, and political strategist, Enrile’s career spanned nearly every era of modern Philippine politics—from Martial Law to the post-EDSA democratic restoration.

His life, marked by power, controversy, and resilience, left a complex but indelible mark on the nation’s political landscape.

JCI San Pablo 7 Lakes celebrates 77 years of service and leadership

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JCI San Pablo 7 Lakes celebrates 77 years of service and leadership

SAN PABLO CITY, Laguna – Local Organization President Jessa Enrera Estrellado has extended a warm invitation to all members, alumni, and friends to join the 77th anniversary celebration of JCI San Pablo 7 Lakes, the youth leadership organization based in San Pablo City, Laguna. The commemorative event is scheduled for November 14, 2025, at The Coco Palace Hotel (Bar). The day will begin at 6:30 a.m. with a Mass at San Pablo Cathedral, followed by a motorcade, disaster‑preparedness training, oath‑taking ceremony, and an evening fellowship gathering.

Founded on October 3, 1948, and formally installed on November 13 at the City Hall roof garden, the chapter became the third local chapter of Junior Chamber International Philippines. From its early efforts like the “Keep the City Clean Campaign,” which distributed more than 100 trash bins across the city, the chapter has grown to deliver major community development programs. These include the Pag‑Ibig at Pag‑Asa school for children with special needs, a Puericulture Center for mothers and young children, and national-award-winning projects such as “Stop AIDS: Keep the Promise.” The chapter also received Harana, the first cultural award given by JCI Philippines, during the national convention held in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, in 1997. The award recognized the chapter’s contributions to promoting Filipino arts and culture, and Harana was held every August in celebration of Buwan ng Wika.

One of the chapter’s most celebrated recurring projects is Kabyaw sa Kalikasan. This annual mountain‑bike race was first held on May 7 to coincide with San Pablo City’s founding anniversary. The event attracted amateur and professional cyclists from across the Philippines, promoting environmental awareness, fitness, and community engagement. Following the conclusion of the Marlboro Tour, Kabyaw sa Kalikasan has become a key institution for cycling in the country, continuing the city’s sporting tradition and providing a regular platform for both local and national riders while reinforcing JCI San Pablo 7 Lakes’ commitment to sustainability and healthy living.

In recent years, the chapter has expanded its impact through initiatives such as “Planting Hope: Go Green, Breathe Clean,” which planted 110 trees in April 2025 in Barangay San Cristobal, the blood-donation drive “Got Heart,” which collected 56 bags of blood, “Life‑Saving Skills Behind the Walls,” teaching CPR and first aid to incarcerated women, and “Zumbabes 2025,” a women‑empowerment fitness event combining health, wellness, and community spirit.

The 77th anniversary theme, “Lead the Now, Shape the Next 77,” celebrates the chapter’s legacy over seven decades while highlighting its ongoing commitment to leadership, service, and transformative impact. The organization has proudly produced a national president in PJ Estrellado, demonstrating its ability to develop leaders who can shape the nation’s future.

All participants are encouraged to wear the LO (Local Organization) uniform for the day-long activities and join in reconnecting, reminiscing, and celebrating 77 years of dedication to service and leadership. For more information, visit the JCI San Pablo 7 Lakes Facebook page.

See you there for an evening of stories, laughter, and legacy!

Bringing vision and hope to the community, JCI San Pablo 7 Lakes’ Eye Care We Care project shares the gift of sight and smiles.
The 77th anniversary theme, “Lead the Now, Shape the Next 77,” celebrates the chapter’s legacy over seven decades while highlighting its ongoing commitment to leadership, service, and transformative impact.

Japan magtataas ng visa fee simula 2026

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Japan magtataas ng visa fee simula 2026

MAYNILA – Itataas ng pamahalaan ng Japan ang bayad sa pag-isyu ng visa pagsapit ng fiscal year 2026, ang unang pagtaas sa loob ng halos kalahating siglo. Kinumpirma ito bilang opisyal na ulat nitong Miyerkoles, Nobyembre 12.

Kasama sa reporma ang karagdagang singil para sa mga dayuhang mag-a-apply ng pagbabago o pag-renew ng kanilang residence status. Isasama ito sa susunod na comprehensive economic measures ng Japan.

Ayon sa pamahalaan, ipatutupad ang bagong singil sa Abril 2026. Sa kasalukuyan, 3,000 yen o humigit-kumulang ₱1,100 ang bayad para sa single-entry visa. Mas mababa ito kumpara sa singil ng ibang bansa tulad ng Estados Unidos na may visa fee na USD185 (₱10,900 o 29,000 yen), United Kingdom na 127 pounds (₱9,500 o 26,000 yen), at European Union na 90 euros (₱5,600 o 16,000 yen).

Itataas ng Japan ang visa fee upang tugunan ang pagtaas ng gastos sa pagproseso at upang maayon ito sa presyo ng mga pangunahing bansa.

Balak ng gobyerno na gamitin ang karagdagang kita mula sa visa fees para pondohan ang mga hakbang laban sa overtourism, lalo na sa mga destinasyong labis na dinarayo ng mga turista.

Ang eksaktong bagong rates ay iaanunsyo kasabay ng pinal na budget para sa fiscal year 2026, ayon sa gobyerno.

20 dead as Turkish military plane crashes in Georgia

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20 dead as Turkish military plane crashes in Georgia

\ANKARA, Turkey — All 20 personnel aboard a Turkish military cargo plane were killed when the C-130 aircraft crashed in Georgia’s Sighnaghi municipality near the Azerbaijani border on Tuesday, Turkey’s Defense Minister Yasar Guler confirmed Wednesday.

The plane was flying from Ganja, Azerbaijan to Turkey when contact was lost just minutes after entering Georgian airspace. The aircraft did not issue any distress signal, according to Georgia’s aviation authority.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the victims were part of a unit that had traveled to Azerbaijan to join the country’s Victory Day celebrations on Saturday, commemorating Azerbaijan’s 2020 victory over Armenia in the long-standing conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh.

A 46-member Turkish accident investigation team has arrived at the crash site and is coordinating with Georgian authorities to inspect the wreckage.

Erdogan said the plane’s flight data recorder has been recovered, and the investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing. So far, the remains of 19 victims have been found, with search efforts continuing for the last missing person.

Footage from Turkey’s private broadcaster NTV showed debris scattered across farmland surrounded by hills, indicating the force of the impact.

“Our heroic comrades-in-arms were martyred on November 11, 2025, when our C-130 military cargo plane, which had taken off from Azerbaijan en route to our country, crashed near the Georgia-Azerbaijan border,” Guler said in a message posted on X, along with photos of the fallen personnel.

Condolences poured in from neighboring and allied nations. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Georgian Foreign Minister Maka Botchorishvili extended their sympathies to Turkish officials. U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte also expressed condolences, honoring the Turkish military personnel who died in the crash.

According to Sozcu newspaper, the ill-fated aircraft belonged to the 12th Air Base Command in Kayseri, central Turkey. It departed from Kayseri on Monday, flew to Azerbaijan to pick up military personnel in Ganja, and was en route to Merzifon in northern Turkey when the crash occurred.

The C-130 plane was manufactured in 1968 and first served in Saudi Arabia before being added to the Turkish Armed Forces fleet in 2010, Sozcu reported.

Leadership change sa BIR: Lumagui pinalitan ni Mendoza bilang komisyoner

Venus L Peñaflor
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Leadership change sa BIR: Lumagui pinalitan ni Mendoza bilang komisyoner

MAYNILA – Pinatanggal ni Pangulong Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. si Romeo Lumagui Jr. bilang komisyoner ng Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) at itinalaga sa kanyang puwesto si Finance Undersecretary Charlito Mendoza. Kinumpirma ito ng Presidential Communications Office (PCO) nitong Miyerkoles ng gabi.

Batay sa dokumentong may petsang Nobyembre 12, 2025, na nilagdaan mismo ng Pangulo, si Mendoza ang bagong pinuno ng ahensiya. Hindi pa inilalabas ang mga detalye hinggil sa iba pang galaw sa hanay ng mga opisyal ng Department of Finance.

Umalis si Lumagui sa BIR ilang buwan matapos maabot at malampasan ng ahensiya ang target nitong koleksiyon sa unang kalahati ng 2025.

Ayon sa ulat ng BIR noong Agosto, nakapagtala ito ng P1.554 trilyon mula Enero hanggang Hunyo 2025, P4.594 bilyon na mas mataas sa itinakdang target para sa nasabing panahon. Tumaas din ng 14.11 porsiyento o katumbas ng P192.143 bilyon ang kabuuang koleksiyon kumpara noong nakaraang taon.

Ang naturang koleksiyon ay umabot na sa mahigit 48 porsiyento ng kabuuang target ng ahensiya para sa buong taon na P3.232 trilyon.

Bago ang pagbabago sa pamunuan, nagsampa ang BIR ng reklamong tax evasion sa Department of Justice laban sa tatlong dating engineer ng Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) na sina Henry Alcantara, Brice Hernandez, at Jaypee Mendoza.

Ayon kay Lumagui, may kaugnayan ang kaso sa umano’y kakulangan sa pagbabayad ng higit P1.6 bilyong buwis mula 2020 hanggang 2024.

Isinagawa ng BIR ang imbestigasyon matapos magsagawa ng lifestyle check at pagsusuri sa mga isinumiteng Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN) ng mga dating opisyal. Lumabas umano sa imbestigasyon na nakatanggap sila ng kickback mula sa mga maanomalyang proyekto sa flood control at nilinis ang naturang pera sa pamamagitan ng mga casino.

Natuklasan din ng BIR na nagpapalit umano ng malaking halaga ng pera ang mga ito para sa casino chips na hindi tugma sa kanilang idineklarang pinagkukunan ng kita.

Rowan Atkinson returns in holiday comedy series Man Vs Baby on Netflix

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Rowan Atkinson returns in holiday comedy series Man Vs Baby on Netflix

Countdown begins for fans of Rowan Atkinson as he returns to screens as Trevor Bingley in the new Netflix series Man Vs Baby. The four-part comedy series will be available to stream worldwide starting December 11, 2025.

Atkinson, best known for his iconic role as Mr Bean (1990–1995), previously delighted audiences with the 2022 series Man Vs Bee, in which he played Trevor, a hapless house-sitter whose life spirals into chaos thanks to a mischievous bee. In Man Vs Baby, the setting shifts from a posh mansion to a school caretaker job and a luxury penthouse. On the last day of term, no one comes to collect the baby cast as “Baby Jesus” in the nativity play, leaving Trevor with an unexpected little companion.

The series comprises of four 30-minute episodes, created and written by Atkinson and William Davies, and directed by David Kerr. In the trailer, Trevor is seen juggling penthouse duties while caring for the baby, all while the police search for the missing child, showcasing Atkinson’s signature physical comedy and timing.

Background and Points of Interest:

Man Vs Baby serves as a follow-up to the 2022 series Man Vs Bee, bringing back the familiar chaos and clever comedic situations that fans have come to love. Critics praised Man Vs Bee for Rowan Atkinson’s timeless skill, noting that “he has lost none of his skill” and is “commandingly skilful as you would expect.” Set during the holiday season, the new series promises a festive comedy experience with heart, blending Atkinson’s signature physical humor with a warm seasonal theme. Its short, 30-minute episodes make it ideal for a quick holiday binge, offering compact, laughter-filled storytelling that is perfect for streaming audiences looking for lighthearted entertainment.

Verdict:
For fans of Atkinson’s comedic timing, or anyone seeking a lighthearted yet chaotic holiday special, Man Vs Baby is a perfect addition to your Netflix watchlist this December. The central question, “Will Trevor enjoy the calm Christmas he hoped for, or will the festivities descend into chaos?”will be answered when the series premieres on December 11.

Anticipated Rating:
While official audience reviews are not yet available, given Atkinson’s involvement, the holiday setting, and concise episode length, the series promises a “joyful comedy rush,” ideal for end-of-year entertainment.

Remulla may kopya ng ICC arrest warrant laban kay Bato, absent ang senador sa sesyon

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Remulla may kopya ng ICC arrest warrant laban kay Bato, absent ang senador sa sesyon

MAYNILA – Inihayag ni Jesus Crispin Remulla, Ombudsman, na natanggap na niya ang isang kopya ng diumano’y arrest warrant ng International Criminal Court (ICC) laban kay Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa. Ayon kay Remulla, nasa kanyang telepono ang dokumento ngunit hindi ito opisyal na kopya at kailangan munang dumaan sa tamang proseso para maipatupad..

Samantala, wala naman sa sesyon ng Senado si dela Rosa kahapon at walang paliwanag ang kanyang tanggapan kung bakit siya hindi dumalo.

Ayon sa pahayag ng Department of Justice (DOJ), hindi pa nila natatanggap ang opisyal na warrant mula sa ICC at kasalukuyang ini‑verify ang impormasyon, ngunit sinabi rin nilang handa ang gobyerno na tumugon sa kaso kung lumabas ang warrant at maaaring isaalang‑alang ang “surrender” o “extradition”.

Sa usapin ng Senado, sinabi ni Panfilo Lacson na hindi puwedeng magtagal sa Senado si dela Rosa sakaling siya ay may aktibong warrant of arrest, dahil may mga limitasyon ang impeachment at immunity ng mambabatas.

Ginawa ni Remulla ang anunsyo sa gitna ng patuloy na imbestigasyon ng ICC sa umano’y crimes against humanity kaugnay ng kampanya kontra droga sa panahon ng administrasyong Rodrigo Duterte, at sa pagitan ng iba pang isinasagawang legal na hakbang sa loob at labas ng bansa.

Patuloy ang pagmamatyag ng publiko sa susunod na hakbang ng DOJ at kung paano tutugon ang Senado sa sitwasyong ito, habang nananatiling usapin kung mayroong opisyal na warrant at kung paano ito maipapatupad sa loob ng batas at konstitusyon ng Pilipinas.

Enrile nasa ICU dahil sa pneumonia, may “slim” na tsansa ng paggaling

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Enrile nasa ICU dahil sa pneumonia, may “slim” na tsansa ng paggaling

MAYNILA – Nasa sa intensive care unit (ICU) ang 101‑anyos na si ­Juan Ponce Enrile, dating Senate President at kasalukuyang Chief Presidential Legal Counsel ng Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr., dahil sa pneumonia, ayon kay Jinggoy Estrada.

Sa plenaryo ng Senado nitong Martes, sinabi ni Estrada na may “very, very reliable source” siyang nagsabi na ang kalagayan ni Enrile ay kritikal at may maliit na tsansa ng paggaling.

Kinumpirma rin ng anak na si Katrina Enrile na naka‑ICU pa ang kanyang ama at hindi maayos ang kanyang kalagayan.

Hindi pa naglalabas ng opisyal na pahayag ang pamilya ni Enrile o ang Malacañang kung nasaang ospital si Enrile at wala pa ring update sa kanyang kondisyon.

Nag alay ng panalangin ang Senado para kay Enrile sa pangunguna ni Joel Villanueva, para sa agarang paggaling ng beteranong miyembro ng lehislatura.

Si Enrile ay naging pangulo ng Senado mula 2008 hanggang 2013, nagsilbi rin bilang Defense Secretary noong panahon ng dating Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Sr., at noong 2022 ay muling hinirang bilang pangunahing legal adviser ni Pangulo Marcos Jr.

Patuloy na naka antabay ng publiko sa kanyang kalagayan.

Uwan papunta na sa Taiwan; Pilipinas, ika 7 sa pinakaapektadong bansa ng extreme weather

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Uwan papunta na sa Taiwan; Pilipinas, ika 7 sa pinakaapektadong bansa ng extreme weather

MAYNILA – Nagpapatuloy ang banta ng Severe Tropical Storm Uwan sa hilagang Luzon habang nananatiling nasa Signal No. 1 ang ilang lugar at kasabay nito ay lumabas ang isang internasyonal na ulat na naglalagay sa Pilipinas bilang ikapitong pinakaapektadong bansa ng extreme weather noong 2024.

Ayon sa 5 a.m. bulletin ng PAGASA, nananatiling malakas si Uwan habang kumikilos nang mabagal sa karagatang timog ng Taiwan. Huling naitala ang sentro ng bagyo sa layong 280 kilometro kanluran ng Itbayat, Batanes, sa labas ng Philippine Area of Responsibility.

Taglay nito ang maximum sustained winds na 95 kilometro kada oras malapit sa gitna at gustiness na umaabot sa 115 kilometro kada oras. Kumikilos ito pa hilagang silangan sa bilis na 10 kilometro kada oras.

Nananatiling nasa Wind Signal No. 1 ang tatlong lugar: Batanes, Babuyan Islands at ang hilagang kanlurang bahagi ng Ilocos Norte, partikular ang Burgos, Bangui, Pasuquin, Dumalneg at Pagudpud. Ayon sa PAGASA, posibleng makaranas ang mga lugar na ito ng minimal hanggang minor impacts mula sa malalakas na hangin.

Inaasahang muling papasok si Uwan sa PAR ngayong Miyerkoles ng umaga o hapon bago tumama sa timog kanlurang baybayin ng Taiwan sa hapon o gabi. Pagkatapos nito, tatawid ito patungong silangang baybayin ng Taiwan papuntang Ryukyu Islands mula Nobyembre 13 hanggang 14. Inaasahan ang paghina nito bilang tropical storm bago ang landfall at posibleng maging remnant low pagsapit ng Biyernes.

Habang binabantayan ang bagyo, inilabas naman ng Germanwatch ang Climate Risk Index 2026 na nagranggo sa Pilipinas bilang ikapitong pinakaapektadong bansa ng extreme weather noong 2024, mas mataas ng apat na puwesto kumpara noong nakaraang taon.

Nailathala ang ulat habang hindi pa ganap na nakakabangon ang bansa mula sa matinding pinsalang dulot ng Fung wong o Uwan at Kalmaegi o Tino na kumitil ng mahigit 250 buhay. Binigyang diin ng ulat ang malalakas na epekto ng Gaemi o Carina, Yagi o Enteng, Trami o Kristine, Man Yi o Pepito at ang matinding heat wave noong Abril hanggang Mayo dahil sa El Niño.

Ayon sa World Weather Attribution, hindi pangkaraniwan ang 2024 typhoon season dahil anim na bagyo ang tumama sa loob lamang ng 30 araw. Tinukoy ng ulat na pinalakas ng anthropogenic climate change ang average intensity ng mga bagyo ng humigit kumulang 7.2 kilometro kada oras at tumaas ng 30 porsiyento ang posibilidad ng bagyong tulad ng Gaemi. Pinataas din nito ang tindi ng heat wave ng humigit kumulang 1.2 degrees Celsius.

Sa 174 bansa, nanguna ang St. Vincent and the Grenadines bilang pinakaapektado, sinundan ng Grenada, Chad, Papua New Guinea, Niger, Nepal at Pilipinas. Napabilang din ang Pilipinas sa ikapitong puwesto sa buong panahon mula 1995 hanggang 2024 dahil sa 371 extreme weather events.

Kabilang sa mga bagyong nagdulot ng malawakang pinsala sa nakalipas na mga taon ang Ketsana o Ondoy, Bopha o Pablo, Haiyan o Yolanda, Mangkhut o Ompong at Goni o Rolly. Sa kabuuan, mahigit 27,500 ang nasawi, higit 230 milyon ang naapektuhan at umabot sa 35 bilyong dolyar ang nawalang yaman.

Binigyang diin ng ulat na ang mga bansang madalas tamaan, tulad ng Pilipinas, Haiti at India, ay nahihirapang makaahon bago muling salantain ng panibagong kalamidad. Ayon kay Vera Künzel ng Germanwatch, dapat mas palakasin sa COP ang suporta sa mga bansang mataas ang klima-panganib, lalo ang long term adaptation efforts.

Sinabi naman ni John Leo Algo ng Aksyon Klima na dapat igiit ng Pilipinas sa COP30 sa Belem, Brazil ang pagtupad ng mayayamang bansa sa pangakong 300 bilyong dolyar na climate finance. Aniya, ang bigat ng pinsalang iniwan ng Super Typhoon Uwan ay naglalagay ng malaking responsibilidad sa delegasyon ng Pilipinas na makapaghatid ng konkretong resulta sa negosasyon, lalo na ngayon na mas maliit ang delegasyong ipinadala ng bansa.

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