Signal No 8 to remain until 8pm at least

 

Water barriers set up near the Lei Yue Mun pier (HK Free Press photo)

The Hong Kong Observatory has lowered Hurricane Signal No 10 to 8 at 1:20pm today, Wednesday, as Super Typhoon Ragasa spared the city from a direct hit, passing 120km around the south of Hong Kong earlier this morning. 

However, forecasters warned the public to remain alert, saying strong winds are still affecting many places of the territory. 

They also said the T8 signal will remain in place until 8pm tonight, and depending on how local winds weaken in the next few hours, it will be lowered to T3, which means all public transportation will resume service.

Ragasa brought with it wind gusts exceeding 200 km per hour to some exposed and offshore areas, but the bigger part of the city only experienced around 100 km/hr winds. 

Despite warnings that Ragasa was stronger than Super Typhoon Mangkhut which wreaked extensive havoc in Hong Kong in 2018, the number of fallen trees this time appeared smaller, and reports of flooding and landslide were far lower. 

As of noon today, authorities received 437 reports of fallen trees while 15 reports of flooding, and one of landslide were recorded at 1pm.

A total of 62 people had sought treatment at public hospitals for various injuries as of noon.

This was despite photos and videos on social media showing major storm surges in coastal areas, including Victoria Harbour, Tai Po Kau and Tsim Bei Tsui where water levels rose up to 3.8 meters.

Man looks helplessly as waves crashed through the glass doors of Ocean Park Fullerton

A video that has gone viral showed waves crashing through the glass door of The Ocean Park Fullerton Hotel beside Ocean Park in Aberdeen, and a man in the lobby being washed away by the floodwaters.

However, the hotel later said no one was injured in the incident, and that it has immediately deployed additional staff to clean up the debris brought by the floodwaters. It has also assured that all its guests are safe and comfortable.

Ragasa caused the T10 signal to remain hoisted for 10 hours and 40 minutes, just 20 minutes shorter than the longest T10 ever raised for Typhoon York in 1999.

The super typhoon caused T8 to be raised at 2:20pm yesterday, then elevated to T9 at 2:20am today, before being raised further to T10 at 3:20am.

 

 

T10 up in HK, ‘likely to remain for some time’

 

Satellite image of Ragasa at 3am, Wednesday

Hurricane-force winds and heavy rain are lashing Hong Kong as Super Typhoon Ragasa continues to move closer to the city. The highest-level No 10 signal was raised at 2:40am on Wednesday, just one hour after T9 was issued.

The Hong Kong Observatory has warned the strongest weather warning is likely to remain for some time as Ragasa (rapid flow in Filipino) comes closest to the city later this morning, bringing with it strong winds, relentless downpour and thunderstorms.

Basahin ang detalye!

At 3am, Super Typhoon Ragasa was centered about 130km south-southeast of Hong Kong. It is expected to move west-northwest at about 22 km per hour, which means it would come closest to the city and the rest of Western Guangdong at about 9am.

In the past hour, maximum sustained wind speed at Waglan Island was 120 km/hr with gusts of over 143 km/hr. Earlier, maximum sustained wind speeds near Ragasa’s center reached 220 km/hr.

HK Observatory photo of Ragasa's approach 

All schools and offices will remain closed for the day, and there will be limited public transportation, if at all.

It is the second time that the No 10 signal has been raised this year, with the first one being issued for Typhoon Wipha in July.

Reports say it is the first time in more than 60 years that two T10s have been issued in the city within a year. In 1964, the highest-level storm warning was raised for Typhoon Ruby and Typhoon Dot.

Forecasters say Ragasa is one of the strongest typhoons to have been recorded globally this year. But since it entered within 400 km of the city only late in the afternoon, the damage has been minimal so far.

As of 2am, the Hospital Authority said five people had sought treatment at public hospitals. These included a family of three who were rescued after falling into the sea off Chai Wan. 

Authorities received 15 reports of fallen trees and one report of a landslide.

ICC charges Duterte with 3 counts of crimes against humanity

Duterte at his first appearance at ICC in The Hague

Former Philippine President Rodrigo R. Duterte has been charged with crimes against humanity for the dozens of murders that allegedly took place as part of his so-called war on drugs, launched between 2016 and 2018; and earlier killings while he was mayor of Davao City.

The 80-year-old who is detained at the ICC jail at The Hague, faces three charges: the first over his alleged involvement in the killings of 19 people between 2013 and 2016, while he was mayor of Davao City; the second involves 14 victims of targeted killings from 2016 to 2017; and the third, for the 43 people who died during so-called clearance operations between 2016 and 2018.

The ICC's charge sheet, which includes several redactions, dates from July but was only made public on Monday.

Basahin ang detalye!

Duterte is the first Asian head of state to be indicted by the ICC. He was flown in March to the The Hague in the Netherlands where the court is based, and has been detained there since.

Recently, his lawyers asked that Duterte not be indicted, citing his supposed poor mental state.

ICC deputy prosecutor Mame Mandiaye Niang said Duterte was an "indirect co-perpetrator" in the killings, which were allegedly carried out by others, including police, on his orders.

Prosecutors alleged how Duterte and his co-perpetrators "shared a common plan or agreement to 'neutralise' alleged criminals in the Philippines (including those perceived or alleged to be associated with drug use, sale or production) through violent crimes including murder".

The former leader who was called “The Punisher” during his term, has offered no apologies for the brutal “tokhang” killings of supposed drug addicts and pushers. Official figures put the number of victims to more than 6,000 but human rights activists say it could actually run in the tens of thousands.

Duterte said his anti-drugs crackdown was necessary to rid the country of street crimes, but critics saw it as his way of instilling fear and solidifying support for him and his allies.

Despite his detention, Duterte was again elected mayor of  Davao City in 2022. His youngest son, Sebastian Duterte has served as mayor in his stead.

 

T8 up; T9 or T10 likely within hours

Office workers rush to return home after T8 was raised after lunch time

People in Hong Kong are on extreme alert as Typhoon Signal No 8 was raised at 2:20pm today with the approach of Super Typhoon Ragasa (Filipino word for rapid flow), which many experts say is stronger than Super Typhoon Mangkhut which devastated Hong Kong in 2018.

The fear is heightened by the Hong Kong Observatory’s announcement that it will consider raising the alert level to T9 or even T10 between 11pm tonight and 3am tomorrow.

According to the latest forecast, Ragasa which packs winds of up to 265 km per hour, will come closest to Hong Kong tomorrow morning, bringing with it stronger winds.

Basahin ang detalye!

Weather conditions are expected to rapidly worsen overnight, with winds escalating swiftly. There will be frequent squally showers, thunderstorms and gale to storm force winds, potentially reaching hurricane level offshore and on elevated terrain.

There will be massive swells at sea starting at 6am tomorrow, peaking later in the morning to early afternoon. The water surge is expected to reach between 3.5 to 4 meters above normal levels.

The public is urged to stay away from shorelines and avoid any water activities.

All classes have been suspended today and tomorrow, but office workers were allowed to get off work after lunch today. The MTR increased its services as the Observatory hoisted the T8 signal.

Residents have been clearing grocery shelves and market stalls to stockpile on food in preparation for Ragasa’s onslaught.

The frantic food-buying has reached panic proportions in some households (Facebook photo)

As what happens when a typhoon, especially as strong as Ragasa, is forecast to hit Hong Kong, most buildings with exposed glass windows or walls have been taped up in anticipation of the strong winds.

Cars parked in open spaces have also been covered with tapes and other coverings to prevent being hit by flying debris.

Even cars have been taped up to protect them from flying debris (Facebook photo by Merz Permales)

The MTR said it expects to continue operating during signal 8, but would likely stop trains from running if higher warning signals are raised.

So far, a total of 382 flights were canceled today, with another 43 delayed, according to the Airport Authority.

If the storm intensifies, airport authorities say they could stop all flights in and out of Hong Kong by tomorrow.

 

 

HK to close schools for 2 days as Super Typhoon Ragasa nears

 

Pagasa chart tracks Ragasa's progress

Hong Kong today laid down its defenses against Super Typhoon Ragasa, with the government adopting emergency measures such as closing all schools for two days to avoid casualties and minimize damage, while many people bought up food and groceries, leaving display shelves bare at some stores,

Ragasa’s strongest winds are expected at 4am on Sept. 24 (Wednesday), when it will be less than 200 kilometers south of Hong Kong, with maximum sustained winds of 215 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 295 km/h, and moving west worthwest at 25 km/h towards northern Vietnam.

Ragasa (known as Nando in the Philippines) made landfall early Monday in Calayan, Cagayan in the northern Philippines, and continued to pick up strength as it headed towards Babuyan islands in the northernmost tip of the province, where a rare typhoon signal no 5 has been raised.

Basahin ang detalye!

With its approach, the Hong Kong Observatory hoisted the Standby Typhoon Signal No. 1 at 12.20pm today across the city, after earlier warning that thesuper typhoon could be as destructive as Typhoon Hato in 2017 and Typhoon Mangkhut in 2018, which caused massive flooding and extensive damage..

The Observatory said it expects to raise the warning to Strong Wind Signal No. 3 at 9pm tonight, and to the Gale or Storm Signal No. 8 between 1pm and 4pm tomorrow.

“The weather will be persistently adverse on Wednesday (24 September). Gale to storm force winds will prevail locally, and winds may reach hurricane force offshore and on high ground. There will be frequent heavy squally showers and thunderstorms. Seas will be very high with swells. Members of the public are advised to stay away from the shoreline and not engage in water sports,” it added.

Flights in and out of Chek Lap Kok will be reduced drastically to a "small number of flights" for 36 hours starting tomorrow at 6pm, the Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) said.

The Authority advised travelers to contact their airlines directly to confirm their flight status and seating before heading to the airport. Cathay Pacific is expected to cancel more than 500 flights from 6pm tomorrow, while Hong Kong Airlines has canceled all flights scheduled between 6pm tomorrow and 6pm Thursday.

The preparations began yesterday  with Chief Secretary Chan Kwok-ki meeting with the steering committee on handling extreme weather to coordinate efforts to address possible threats posed by Ragasa.

Among those that exoressed readiness were the Emergency Monitoring and Support Centre (EMSC) under the Security Bureau which will conduct real-time citywide monitoring, assess risks and formulate response plans and measures.

Various emergency response teams, including the Fire Services Department, the Hong Kong Police Force, the Civil Aid Service and the Auxiliary Medical Service have completed preparatory work, with sufficient manpower deployed.

The Development Bureau (DEVB) has stepped up measures to co-ordinate preparedness to deal with flooding, landslides and fallen trees, and ensure safety of building structures.

 

HK braces for Super Typhoon Ragasa

 

Ragasa is forecast to cause storm surges to the same level
as Super Typhoon Mangkhut in 2018 (File)

Hong Kong residents have begun doing what it deems best in the face of an approaching typhoon: stockpiling on food and other supplies.

With Super Typhoon Ragasa (Filipino word for surge) expected to enter Hong Kong by Tuesday or Wednesday, locals who live in flood-prone areas like Heng Fa Chuen have been reported as accumulating supplies.

Many residents have also been busy sticking adhesive tape to large windows that some stores have reported running out of this must-have item during a storm. Plastic flood barriers have also been placed in front of some buildings to keep the water away.

Basahin ang detalye!

The Hong Kong Observatory has warned that Ragasa could intensify even more as it leaves the northern Philippines and slams into Hong Kong.

"Under the influence of significant storm surge, the sea level over coastal areas by then may be similar to that of Hato in 2017 and Mangkhut in 2018," the Observatory warned.

The forecaster said Ragasa would bring heavy rain and thunderstorms gradually on Tuesday, with gale to storm force winds prevailing on Wednesday.

Ragasa strengthened to Super Typhoon late on Sunday as it hovered over Luzon Strait, causing the government to suspend work and classes in several areas, including Metro Manila.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) has warned of destructive winds, heavy rains, storm surges and dangerously rough seas as Ragasa (local name Nando) moves closer to extreme northern Luzon.

As of 4pm Sunday, the eye of Nando was spotted 450 kilometers east of Aparri, Cagayan, packing maximum sustained winds of 185 km per hour near the center and gusts of up to 230 kph.

It was expected to move west-northwest, before turning west toward the extreme northern part of Luzon today.

On this track, it may pass close to or make landfall over Batanes or the Babuyan Islands in Cagayan by this afternoon or evening.

It will exit the Philippines on its way to the coast of Guangdong by tomorrow morning.

 

Riots follow 2 peaceful anti-corruption rallies in Manila

 

Traffic at a standstill on Edsa as thousands gather for the anti-corruption protest

Unidentified rioters clashed with police near Malacañang Palace Sunday, casting a shadow on two massive anti-corruption rallies held separately in Manila and Quezon City earlier.

Police said 17 rioters were arrested, while 40 police officers were injured in the scuffles near the Mendiola Peace Arch and Ayala Bridge, which had both been barricaded ahead of the protests.

PINDUTIN DITO

Black-clad and masked rioters clashed with police and torched a container truck parked on Ayala Bridge and a police motorcycle parked close by. They also hurled stones, bottles, paint, human feces at the officers, who were under strict orders to exercise maximum tolerance.

The protests continued until late at night, with a hotel on nearby Recto Avenue being looted, ransacked and trashed by the rioters, according to eyewitnesses.

The torched container truck on Ayala Bridge

Earlier, tens of thousands of people took part in both the “Trillion Peso March” in front of People Power Monument on Edsa (Epifanio delos Santos Avenue) in Quezon City and the “Baha sa Luneta” gathering at Luneta Park in Manila.

The protests were held on the 53^rd anniversary of Martial Law declared by the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos, Sr., and organizers said it was fitting that the abuses of that regime could be linked to the present-day corruption.

The indignation rallies were held in the wake of reports and disclosures that billions, if not trillions, of pesos meant for flood control projects had been siphoned by contractors in collusion with government officials and lawmakers starting in 2016, when jailed former President Rodrigo Duterte, took power.

Basahin ang detalye!

Protesters are calling for punishment for all those involved in the plunder, whatever their political affiliation, and for the stolen money returned to the people.

The growing scandal has already led to big political fallouts, including the resignation of House Speaker Martin Romualdez, a cousin of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr, and the replacement of Senate President Francis Escudero.

Many of those demanding retribution say President Marcos himself should be held accountable, as the pillage of the past three years had happened under his watch.

The protest actions started early, with various groups converging on both venues as early as 6am.

The gathering at the Edsa Shrine started with a religious service in the morning and a program in the afternoon. It was attended by many unaffiliated individuals who joined youth organizations, labor unions and civil society groups in expressing anger at the country’s biggest corruption in decades.

Among those seen marching to the venue were movie stars Anne Curtis, Maris Racal, Vice Ganda, Donny Pangilinan and  movie queen Catriona Gray.

Aerial shot of the equally peaceful protest at Luneta Park

Over at Luneta, the program started at 9am and was led largely by student groups and progressive organizations.

Among those called to speak was Mamamayang Liberal Rep. Leila de Lima, a former senator who was jailed at the instigation of President Duterte, and was cleared of all charges only after he ended his term in 2022.

As planned, some of the Luneta protesters led by Bagong Alyansa Makabayan (Bayan), marched towards Malacanang, but were stopped by police on Mendiola Bridge.

As they were closing the program and declaring the protest a success, the rioters struck. Bayan president Renato Reyes was hit in the face in the rock and was rushed to the hospital for treatment.

Reyes wrote on Facebook: “The people in Mendiola were angry, years of pent-up anger. We don’t know who the groups were. They’re not affiliated with Bayan. But we could sense their anger. And even after we ended the program, they stayed on. They could be provocateurs or they could just be really angry at what is happening.”

“At the end of this day, the government cannot ignore the problem of corruption and give so-so responses. Kumukulo ang galit ng tao. Huwag maliitin ng gobyerno.”

Standoff in Mendiola between police and protesters

Later, Bayan said in a separate post that 12 of its members were arrested after being caught in the crossfire. They called for the activists’ release while denouncing what it called as the police’s “violent response” to the mayhem.

Europe a growing market for Filipino workers

 

Felicitas Q. Bay, DMW Undersecretary for Foreign Employment and Welfare Services

OFWs who dream of going to Europe by getting a tourist visa and taking risks in looking for a job once there, can get there faster at less cost -- and with their rights looked after by the host governments.

They just need to go back to Manila and participate in the recruitment programs for countries with which the Department of Migrant Workers has established agreements for the recruitment of Filipino workers.

On Oct. 15, for example, 10 Croatian employers will descend at DMW’s headquarters in Mandaluyong to recruit workers for their hotel industry, according to Felicitas Q. Bay, DMW undersecretary for Foreign Employment and Welfare Services.

PINDUTIN DITO

She told a recent press briefing that the recruitment activity will coincide with Croatia-Philippines Friendship Week celebration.

Employers from Lithuania are also looking for workers in the manufacturing and service industries, she said.

“The same is true with Poland, with 104 accredited employers with 12,000 job orders,” she said. Poland has hired 664 workers so far.

Czech Republic, on the other hand, already has 12,000 Filipino workers, mostly in the manufacturing and transportation industries.

Basahin ang detalye!

With 62 accredited employers with 7,765 job orders this year, the country has raised its quota of workers imported from the Philippines from 5,000 last year to 10,300 this year.

The rise in numbers comes less than a year since DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac signed a joint labor communique on joint labor mechanisms with his Czech counterpart, in a ceremony held in Manila and witnessed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Czech President Petr Pavel.

The agreement features fair and ethical recruitment, identification of sectors where Filipinos are in demand and continuing dialogue between the two countries.

“We asked the workers; their feedback is good regarding treatment by their Czech employers,” Bay said.

In fact, she said, the Philippine embassy in Prague is seeking the host government’s permission for the Migrant Worker’s Office to expand so it can have a welfare officer to serve the needs of the workers not just in Czech Republic but also in Lithuania, Estonia, Ukraine and Poland.

Bigger, better OFW Lounge to open at Manila's Terminal 1

 

DMW Secretary Hans Cacdac with OFWs in Lounge (File photo from DMW)

Overseas Filipino workers flying out of Manila International Airport’s Terminal 1 will be able, starting Oct. 1, to access a new and bigger OFW Lounge that will have enhancements such as separate sleeping areas for males and females.

In addition to the chairs in which they can lounge while waiting for their flights, they can also enjoy massage on four mechanized chairs donated by the the New NAIA Infrastructure Corp., the private operator of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) airport.

The lounge will also expand its free food offerings from the usual lugaw and pancit to breakfast, lunch and dinner sets, according to Administrator Patricia Yvonne Caunan of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), which runs the OWF Lounges in Terminals 1 and 3.

PINDUTIN PARA SA DETALYE

And while in the lounge they might as well get their OWWA e-card, which can be printed while they wait at the OWWA booth, as well as discuss their employment concerns with personnel assigned to the Department of Migrant Workers booth.

These features will also be added to the Terminal 3 lounge.

Caunan described the features of the new OFW Lounge in a press briefing with DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac recently to deny earlier rumors that OFW lounges will be closed because funds had run out.

She said OWWA even plans to open new ones in Cebu and Clark international airports.

Basahin ang detalye!

The rumors started after the OFW Lounge in Terminal 1, located in an area after the Immigration counters, closed down. It turned out that a new lounge was being built in another area -- just after the check-in counters and before the x-ray machines of the Office Transport Security and the Immigration counters.

Cacdac belied the rumors that OWWA was running out of money to run the lounge. 

“When it comes to budget, we now have a line item ‘Alagang OWWA’, so it has been institutionalized  and imbedded in the overall cost of the government-facilitated journey of OFWs,” Cacdac said.

“So sustainbility won’t be an issue. It will be integrated into the operation of an airport,” he added.

OFWs all over the world set to join anti-corruption protests in Phl

 

Migrante is calling its worldwide protests as 'OFW Day Against Corruption' 

Tomorrow, Sept. 21, the flood of protests that will begin at Luneta Park in Manila will spread all over the world. This was what Migrante International announced in a statement published this evening.

“Libu-libo ang lalahok para bahain ang Luneta ng protesta laban sa korapsyon bukas. Ngunit hindi lamang sa Luneta magkakaroon ng baha: ang mga migranteng Pilipino ay kikilos din sa buong mundo para sa pagbabago ng sistema!” said Migrante’s statement.

(Thousands will converge in Luneta tomorrow to flood it with protests against corruption. But it is not only in Luneta where there will be floods. Migrant Filipinos all over the world will also take action to press for a change in the system).

The protest in Luneta titled “Baha sa Luneta” will kickstart nationwide protests against the massive corruption in government infrastructure projects, particularly the multi-billion peso ones that were meant for flood control.

PINDUTIN PARA SA DETALYE

From Luneta, Migrante-aligned groups including students, drivers and church people, will march to Malacanang, then pitch camp on Mendiola Avenue in the afternoon where they will continue their protest. 

Separately, an afternoon protest will also be staged at Epifanio delos Santos Avenue (Edsa), where the People Power revolt that toppled then President Ferdinand Marcos, Sr. began 53 years to the day. 

Titled "The One Trillion Peso March," the protest will be led by moderate groups, including civil society leaders and students.

Basahin ang detalye!

Elsewhere in the country, protests against the massive corruption that began in 2016 will also be held, including in several universities and churches. Tens of thousands of students had also walked out of their classrooms at various days last week to express outrage.

Overseas, OFW members of various organizations affiliated with Migrante Intl will stage their own protest actions, including those in Hong Kong, where a “Zumbaha” will be held on Chater Road and a rally outside the Philippine Consulate building in Admiralty. A film screening will be held on Sept. 23.

Migrante urges OFWs to call on family and friends to join the Luneta march

While Migrante puts the blame for the corruption squarely on President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., its members across Europe will stage their protest action at The Hague, where former President Rodrigo Duterte is detained on charges of crimes against humanity.

Migrante is calling on everyone to convince their family members and friends to join what it dubbed as the OFW Day of Action vs Corruption, which is aimed at holding Marcos, Jr. to account for the plunder of public funds, and call for a change in the country’s system of governance.

The other overseas protests lined up tomorrow and in the coming days are as follows:

Japan:

KABAYAN launch, indoor forum and Filipino mass

Indoor forum, Sept 23

South Korea:

Forum on the IGC case

Photo ops, Sept 23

Thailand:

Forum on Philippine corruption, Phuket

KANTALAKAY roundtable discussion, Bangkok

Australia:

Protest action, Sydney Town Hall, Sydney

Protest action, Philippine Consulate, Melbourne

Online forum on corruption and Duterte ICC case, Sept 23

 

New Zealand:

Film screenings, Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch

Protest action, Auckland, Sept 23

Film screening, Wellington, Sept 28

USA

Chicago, IL:

Philippine Consulate, 1:00pm

Los Angeles, CA:

Philippine Consulate, 1:00pm

tinyurl.com/921panagutin

New York, NY:

Philippine Consulate, 9:30am

Philadelphia, PA:

Teach-in, 3:00pm

tinyurl.com/PeoplePowerTeachln

Portland, OR:

Holy Family Catholic Church, September 21, 4:00pm

tinyurl.com/MLVigil25

Queens, NY:

Forest Park, Woodhaven, September 21, 10:00am

San Francisco, CA:

Philippine Consulate, September 21, 7:00pm

Seattle, WA:

Jose Rizal Park, September 21, 1:00pm

Washington, DC:

Dupont Circle, September 21, 2:00pm

CANADA

Vancouver, BC:

Mass commemorating Martial Law victims at St. Mary The Virgin, 10:30 AM

Alay-lakad from St. Mary The Virgin to 41 and Fraser St, 1:00 PM

Rally at Joyce Station, 3:00 PM

Edmonton, AB:

Never Again, Never Forget Forum

Room 296, The Orange Hub, 10045 156 St NW, 12:30 PM

Toronto, ON:

53rd Martial Law anniversary rally and protest against government corruption

Bathurst and Wilson Parkette | 3749 Bathurst St, 1:00 PM

Montreal, OC:

IFI migrants mass, solidarity night, and Martial Law anniversary commemoration

3970 Chem. De La Cote-Ste-Catherine, 5:00 PM

Ottawa, ON:

Community film screening of "Sister Stella L."

UOttawa LMX242, 6:00 PM

Calgary, AB:

Online community meeting against corruption, 7:00 PM

 

EUROPE

The Hague, Netherlands (region-wide):

Protest action, International Criminal Court, 9:00 AM

Props making, Kurdish Community Center, September 22, 9:00 AM

Protest action, September 23, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

London, United Kingdom:

Leicester Square, 11:00 AM

MIDDLE EAST

Region-wide:

Online launching of Kabayan Kontra Korapsyon - Middle East and North Africa

3:00 PM Dubai time