Local election turnout hit a record low in 2021, with fewer than half of registered voters casting ballots across most metros.
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BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsBUSINESS deskTropical Cyclone Champi (international name) is expected to reintensify into a super typhoon and may prompt Storm Signal No. 4, especially in Northern Luzon, posing a severe threat to life and property in affected areas, according to the state weather bureau on Monday. Typhoon Champi has maintained its strength while moving west-northwestward over the sea west of Guam, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)’s 11 a.m. weather advisory. It packed maximum sustained winds of 175 kilometers per hour (kph) and gustiness of up to 215 kph. Champi is expected to strengthen on Monday evening and reach super typhoon status, with maximum sustained winds exceeding 185 kph, PAGASA said. It is then expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility by Tuesday morning or early afternoon and will be given the local name Rosal. It will be the country’s 18th tropical cyclone this year. PAGASA said storm wind signals are likely to be raised over the northern and eastern portions of Northern Luzon and parts of the Bicol Region by Monday evening or Tuesday morning due to strong winds associated with Champi. PAGASA said Wind Signal Nos. 3 and 4 may be raised, with Signal No. 4 being the highest possible signal for the affected areas at this time. Under these signals, winds may pose a severe threat to life and property. Gusty conditions over most parts of Luzon, the Visayas and Mindanao are likely to begin on Wednesday. Heavy rains are also expected in extreme Northern Luzon due to the weather disturbance. PAGASA said it will issue a weather advisory on the potential for heavy rains associated with Champi. — Edg Adrian A. Eva
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsBUSINESS deskIn Labor Party circles the name Curtin is revered and celebrated, which poses another question about the Cook government's contentious plan to merge the tertiary institution - named after Australia's war-time prime minster - with two other universities.
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsBUSINESS deskAustralian underwater drones capable of carrying sea mines and supplies will take part in a major AUKUS military exercise.