Typhoon Lupit (International Name) local Philippine name "Ramil" Alerts and Updates

Typhoon Lupit is forecast to strike the Philippines at about 06:00 GMT on 21 October. Data supplied by the US Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Center suggest that the point of landfall will be near 18.0 N, 122.3 E. Lupit is expected to bring 1-minute maximum sustained winds to the region of around 222 km/h (138 mph). Wind gusts in the area may be considerably higher.

According to the Saffir-Simpson damage scale the potential property damage and flooding from a storm of Lupit's strength (category 4) at landfall includes:

*Storm surge generally 4.0-5.5 metres (13-18 feet) above normal.

*Curtainwall failures with some complete roof structure failures on small residences.

*Shrubs, trees, and all signs are blown down.

*Complete destruction of mobile homes.

*Extensive damage to doors and windows.

*Low-lying escape routes may be cut by rising water 3-5 hours before arrival of the centre of the storm.

*Major damage to lower floors of structures near the shore.

Terrain lower than 3 metres (10 feet) above sea level may be flooded requiring massive evacuation of residential areas as far inland as 10 km (6 miles).

There is also the potential for flooding further inland due to heavy rain.

The information above is provided for guidance only and should not be used to make life or death decisions or decisions relating to property. Anyone in the region who is concerned for their personal safety or property should contact their official national weather agency or warning centre for advice.

This alert is provided by Tropical Storm Risk (TSR) which is sponsored by Benfield, Royal & SunAlliance, Crawford & Company and University College London (UCL). TSR acknowledges the support of the UK Met Office.

 

Here's the latest 5 Day Forecast Map View of Typhoon Ramil (International name-Lupit)

An Updated 5 Day Forecast Map View of Typhoon Ramil (International name-Lupit) 17 Oct 2009 pm

An Updated Track Map View of Typhoon Ramil (International name-Lupit) 17 Oct 2009 pm

An Updated NASA Satellite View of typhoon Ramil (International Name-Lupit)

3 PM JST Sat Oct 17 2009
Position 15.6N 132.3E
Maximum Winds 110mph
Gusts 130mph
Movement NW at 9mph

         · LUPIT(RAMIL) has rapidly intensified...now classified as a Super Typhoon, with 1-min. avg winds of 240 km/hr...still heading ENE across the Philippine Sea.

        *Residents and visitors along Luzon (Northern Philippines) should closely monitor the progress of LUPIT (RAMIL).

       *Kindly refer to your local warnings & bulletins issued by your country's official weather agency. This advisory is intended for additional information purposes only.

       Forecast Outlook: LUPIT is expected to slow down further for the next 24 hours, as the influence of the mid-level low pressure trough off Japan on this system dissipates. The 2 to 5-day Long-Range Forecast shows LUPIT returning back to its Westward path, as the High Pressure Steering Ridge building off China strengthens and moves across east of Taiwan. This ridge will steer LUPIT into Extreme Northern Luzon & South China Sea from Tuesday until Friday (Oct 19-23), reaching the Category 5 treshold strength (250 kph). LUPIT shall pass very close to the coastal beach front areas of Northern Cagayan and Ilocos Norte, with a close approach of about 5 to 15 km. to the north of Pagudpod, Ilocos Norte on Thursday afternoon, Oct 22nd. *Alternate Forecast Scenario: There is a possibility that LUPIT might do a clockwise loop and track more WSW-ward than forecasted with a strike across Northern or Central Luzon. This scenario is likely if the high pressure steering ridge located off Eastern China strengthens more. This alternate forecast remains low at this time. Please be reminded that the Forecast Outlook changes every 6 hours, so a shift to the left or right of its future track and other conditions must be considered.

         Effects: LUPIT's large circulation has become more impressive, w/ a 40-km. slightly irregular Eye. Its outer & inner rain bands remains at sea...not affecting any major islands at this time. LUPIT may begin to affect Northern Luzon - if the forecast track becomes a reality, thus deteriorating weathern conditions can be expected beginning Tuesday (Oct 20). 1-day rainfall accumulations of 75 up to 200 mm (moderate to heavy rain) can be expected along its rainbands...with isolated accumulations of 400 mm or more (very heavy to extreme rain) near the center of LUPIT particularly along its projected path.

[Important Note: Please keep in mind that the above forecast outlook, effects, current monsoon intensity, & tropical cyclone watch changes every 6 to 12 hrs!]

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Richard Gutierrez rescues Cristine Reyes

“Patient X” star Richard Gutierrez has rescued his leading lady Cristine Reyes from the floods using a speedboat he borrowed from his friend.

Cristine and members of her family who were staying with her in Provident Village, Marikina City, were stranded on the roof for 12 hours beginning Sept. 26 around 1 p.m.

Richard gave an account of how he traversed the murky waters in Provident Village in order to reach Cristine.

“Bawat kanto may kable. There was a point na babangga kami ng bahay dahil sa lakas ng alon. Hindi na ma-control ‘yung speedboat. Kinailangan kong tumalon sa tubig para tadyakan yung pader ng bahay para hindi kami mabangga. Hinarang ko yung sarili ko dahil baka kapag bumangga kami (ay) magtuluy-tuloy kami sa loob ng bahay at hindi na kami makalabas,” he said in an exclusive interview aired on “Showbiz Central,” Sept. 27.

Because it was so dark, Richard relied on Cristine’s multi-colored light source to locate her. Once there, the actor had the boat tied to a tree and he himself went to get the actress.

“Dumaan ako sa bubong ng second floor nila. Si Cristine naman, dumaan siya dun sa kuwarto niya. Binuksan niya ‘yung bintana at tinanggal ‘yung mga salamin. Sinalo ko siya galing sa bintana doon sa bubong, then sabay kaming bumaba sa speedboat.”



Prior to Cristine’s rescue, her family had already been brought to safety using a jet ski owned by a friend of Ara Mina’s boyfriend.


Richard said that some may call his act as one either borne of recklessness or heroism, but for him it was “just a matter of helping (someone) out.”

According to the National Disaster Coordinating Council, tropical storm “Ondoy” (international name, “Ketsana”) triggered the worst flooding seen in 40 years.

Reports say that at least 75 people from all over Luzon were killed by the rising floodwaters and its effects.

Lady GaGa live concert in Philippines

Pop star Lady Gaga  had a concert in Manila, Philippines at the Araneta Coliseum on August 11, 2009 which entitled as "Lady Gaga The Fame Concert in Manila".

The Hollywood singer behind worldwide hit songs Just Dance, Poker Face, Love Game and Paparazzi among others  came to Manila, Philippines for a one night concert experience both for her and her increasing number of Filipino fans.

Pedicab performed as a front act of the night, people went crazy and thought that the show will start, everyone ran into the front row of the VIP section and then later on, the bouncers controlled the crowd and let everyone sit on their designated seats.  In an instant of minutes, the coliseum was full and packed with fans and concert goers.

a big projected counted in the white cloth and a short film of Lady Gaga entitled "Candy Warhol" is playing,then Lady Gaga come up on stage from the right side, carrying some props with her dancers.

Paparazzi was the first song of the night

 

She pause for a moment and stands on the stage for minutes, giving time for the camera paparazzi took photos of her.

   

At first, some thought that having Lady Gaga performing in Araneta is bad, they got this impression that her music style is not fitted tot the venue, because everyone will be dancing while watching. But then they was wrong, Araneta is a perfect venue and they are not open minded at first about her music, Lady Gaga is not for dance music only, and can be level for RnB, rock, metal, pop, and dance.

 

She performs with a heavy metal band, the guys play so hard banging their heads, with long hairs and rocker attitude.Everyone raise their hands and dance, and people showed their disco stick during the Love game performance.She always take time to talk to the audience and it was fun to see her talk and do this funny comedic moves. She also said that there are many beautiful people in Manila.

Love to see her play the piano and do this exhibition of spreading her legs and placing it on top of the piano keyboard and plays.. yeah.. she even plays the piano with her feet on top.

as she said from her twitter

"Just headlined my first arena ALONE, after opening for years. Thank you manila, never forget u. Luv my fans so much, u r the reason I'm here"


At the end of the concert, everyone shouted "we want more!" but then we Lady Gaga and her crew took a nice bow after it, everyone shouted and clap, but then no encore is seen.Lovely, fun, enjoyable, wacky, she looks like a barbie doll, and the night is so full of lights, dance, females and cameras. Its a great event and fun experience, Lady Gaga did well in entertaining people and wow with her talent and performance.

"The Country-pop Sweetheart Taylor Swift"

On September 13, 2009, during the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, singer/rapper Kanye West came on the stage and took the microphone from Swift during her acceptance speech for winning Best Female Video for "You Belong with Me", saying that Beyoncé's video for "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)", nominated for the same award, was "one of the best videos of all time". This caused the audience in the venue to respond negatively.He handed the microphone back to a stunned and reportedly upset Swift, who did not finish her acceptance speech.West was removed from the remainder of the show for his actions.When Beyoncé later won the award for Best Video of the Year for "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)", she called Swift up on stage so that she could finish her acceptance speech. Following the awards show, West apologized for his verbal outburst in a blog entry (which was subsequently removed). He was criticized by various celebrities for the outburst,and by President Barack Obama in an "off the record" comment.He later posted a second apology on his blog and appeared on The Jay Leno Show one day after the incident, apologizing publicly.

On September 15, 2009, Swift talked about the matter on The View. Asked what she was thinking the moment it happened, she stated, "Well, I think my overall thought process was something like, 'Wow, I can't believe I won, this is awesome, don't trip and fall, I'm gonna get to thank the fans, this is so cool'", she said, and that she further thought, "'Oh, Kanye West is here. Cool haircut. What are you doing there?' And then, 'Ouch.' And then, 'I guess I'm not gonna get to thank the fans.'"In addition, she said that West had not spoken to her following the incident.Following Swift's appearance on The View, West contacted her to apologize personally; Swift said she accepted his apology.The night of the awards show, Swift became the first country music artist to win an MTV Video Music Award.

Even by the standards of the anything-goes MTV Video Music Awards, Kanye West's hijacking of country-pop sweetheart Taylor Swift's speech at the Sunday night ceremony was particularly brutal.

The pre-show buzz had focused on the highly anticipated tribute to the late Michael Jackson, but West's disruption stole the spotlight.

A giddy Swift was in the midst of her acceptance speech for Best Female Video when the often-mercurial West rushed onstage, grabbed her microphone and let loose an outburst on behalf of singer Beyonce Knowles, who had lost out in that category.

But audiences who stayed tuned until the end of the broadcast were treated to a touching bookend: Knowles, the night's top winner, invited Swift onstage and gave the teen singer her moment in the spotlight.

"I remember being 17 years old, up for my first MTV award with Destiny's Child, and it was one of the most exciting moments of my life," Knowles said, referring to the girl group with which she had her start. "So I would like for Taylor to come out and have her moment."

Speaking to reporters later, Swift was understated about her take on the disruption.

"I was excited to be onstage because I just won the award. And then I was excited that Kanye West was onstage. Then, I wasn't excited anymore," she said.

Depression in Philippines "Bagyong Ondoy"

"Ondoy"

Storm Ondoy (typhoon) (internationally known as Ketsana) has hit Metro Manila today, September 26, 2009. The typhoon brought almost a month-worth of rainfall in Metro Manila for a duration of six hours – the highest recorded rainfall in the area in 42 years. It brought streets of Metro Manila underwater – mostly in waist-deep flood but it was reported to have reached up to five meters in some areas.

Causing severe flooding which resulted in the loss of many lives and the displacement of hundreds of thousands of people. This site compiles relevant information about the disaster, including a volunteer-maintained map of persons needing rescue and a list of relief organizations accepting donations, so that more help can be provided where it is needed.

Wala munang kapakapamilya o kapukapuso. Lahata tayo ay dapat magtulungan para sa ibang tao hindi yung maaawa na lang tayo at manonood sa isang tabi. Read this content and know how to help our fellow filipino. "Lets Help each other out wala ng ibang makaktulong sa atin kundi kapwa natin pilipino at ang ating sarili".