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Tropical Storm Kristine is wreaking havoc across the Bicol region, with widespread flooding reported in Albay. Government offices and schools have suspended operations in many parts of Luzon, while weather bureau PAGASA warns in its early morning advisory that the storm could intensify before making landfall late Wednesday or early Thursday in either Isabela or northern Aurora province. Emergency services are on high alert, coordinating rescue efforts for affected residents. PAGASA warns for rough seas and risk of storm surges, particularly in the  Pacific Ocean-facing coastal areas.

Former Police Col. Royina Garma, who is reputedly very close to former President Rodrigo Duterte, submitted to the House Quad Committee a second affidavit regarding the Davao Death Squad, a system implemented during the time of Duterte as mayor of Davao City and when she was one of the station commanders in the southern city.

Tropical Depression (TD) Kristine poses a significant risk to the agricultural sector, potentially affecting 1.3 million hectares of crops across the Philippines, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said on Tuesday.

Manila Water Co. Inc. on Tuesday announced the successful completion of the sale of its water business in Bulacan to SMC Bulacan Water Services Corp.

The Integrated Philippine Association of Optometrists (IPAO) and the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) are finalizing coverage guidelines for optometric services and free prescription eyeglasses, aiming for completion by the end of November.