BREAKING! Super Typhoon Kammuri heading towards Manila!

As someone who has been there, I wish the filipino people, filipinas in particular, weren't naive about white westerners.

WHAT DAY IS IT FORECAST 2 B THERE?...!

THA THRILLA IN MANILA!

My wife is there :(

i'm going there for my 7th time on 13th december....

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SUNDAY AFTERNOON: Starts to accelerate westward across the Central Philippine Sea, becomes a Super Typhoon (Category 4)….about 621 km ENE of Guiuan, Eastern Samar [2PM Dec 01: 13.6°N 130.8°E @ 225kph]. Confidence Level: MEDIUM.

Off topic but did they really have Kenny Rogers Roasters over there? And how did it compare to the original?

My wife is there too. They love white dudes. :)

I never ate at Kenny Rogers Roasters in US, but the one in Angeles was disappointing. TGIF's was better. I am surprised how many Shakey's pizza franchises there are here. As a young boy, my family often ate at the original Shakey's pizza in Sacramento. They went out of business in the mid-90's from what I remembers. They were comparable to the Shakey's in Sacramento area. I used to eat at their lunch buffet's and loved their mojo potatoes.

Latest GFS model shows it over Metro Manila region on Tues, Dec 3rd around 5 PM with storm to CAT1 winds:
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They are starting the 2019 Southeast Asia (SEA) games. The opening ceremony is scheduled for tomorrow (Sat. Nov 30th) night. Events are being held at venues in the same region that Typhoon Kammuri (Tisoy) is forecast to pass.

Hopefully, they will postpone the games and can use the venues as evacuation centers. Many of the PNP (National Police), PDRRMO/NDRRMC (Provincial/National rescue teams) and PNA (Philippines National Army) are there in support roles of the SEA games:
[link to 2019seagames.com (secure)]

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If you're flying into NAIA or Clark, you should be ok.

For those who not familiar with Filipino culture here is a quick summary.

Traditional Filipinas are not unlike Western women 50 yrs ago. They seek a good and honest man who could provide for a stable family. Not unlike the traditional 'nuclear family' in the US during the 1950's/60's. Most of them are located 'out in the province', equivalent to the US mid-west.

However, many of the younger Filipinas are more westernized and seek wealth and fun at any means necessary. These are usualy the KTV bar girls found throughout Manila, Angeles, Subic and Cebu City. Many white dudes in their 40's-60's come here to hookup with these 18-25 yo Filipinas.

To each their own. I enjoy having a close family like when I grew up in the US during the 70's-80's. Personally, there is no way I'd subject my kids to Kommiefornia's indoctrination camps and tranny storytime at the library. Yes, here they have "bakla" (gays/tranny's), but they don't force it upon children like in the US. The public/private schools here teach standard subjects, culture, patriotism and Christian morals.

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Anyone go to the Muff Diver in Angeles City?

FUNNY AS SHIT!

UH..WAIT MAN WAIT.....THIS THING IS NOT EVEN GONNA HIT UNTIL 'DECEMBER'...AN, THATS LIKE, WHEN CHRISTMAS IZ AN SHIT...

The Phils are very wide spread.

Looks like some parts will be spared. Mindanao might not get hit.

The same with Palawan.

You should be out and away by the time Typhoon K makes land fall.

Not sure if you will be flying the plane?

Safe travels!

Japan Meteorological Agency
Tropical Cyclone Advisory #35 - 3:00 AM JST November 30 2019
TYPHOON KAMMURI (T1928)
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Sea East of the Philippines

At 18:00 PM UTC, Typhoon Kammuri (955 hPa) located at 13.8N 136.5E has 10 minute sustained winds of 80 knots with gusts of 115 knots. The cyclone is reported as moving west slowly.

Storm Force Winds
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70 nm from the center

Gale Force Winds
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270 nm from the center in northwestern quadrant
180 nm from the center in southeastern quadrant

Dvorak Intensity: T5.0-

Forecast and Intensity
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24 HRS: 13.1N 132.5E - 90 knots (CAT 4/Very Strong Typhoon) Sea east of the Philippines
48 HRS: 13.3N 127.9E - 100 knots (CAT 4/Very Strong Typhoon) Sea east of the Philippines
72 HRS: 13.6N 123.7E - 100 knots (CAT 4/Very Strong Typhoon) Luzon region (east of Camarines Sur)

Yes, thankfully the GLP Effect is working!

It's started weakening compared to the USN JTWC earlier and GFS model forecasts. However, it is still a dangerous storm that can cause extreme flooding.

There was some controversy with the DOST-PAGASA (Philippines version of NOAA) on Fakebook posts. They use different standards than that of the USN JTWC for measuring tropical storms. Many were complaining that they hadn't learned anything from Typhoon Yolanda in 2013. Their 'warnings' weren't strong enough to convince people to evacuate. It resulted in a high loss of lives. Better to hope for the best and prepare for the worst.

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I know of many NGO's and missionaries work in the Philippines. It's true that many NGO's are used as cover by some for human trafficking. President Duterte is no fan of the RCC either, as he was allegedly molested by a priest when he was young.

Given that, I know that recent changes to Philippines Bureau of Immigration have increased cooperation with Western governments to deny known foreign sex offenders entry.

In addition, foreign 'volunteers' (ie: missionaries) could be considered as 'workers' and require appropriate visa, not simply a tourist visa. I believe I know to which 'sect' you refer is same recently in news with incident in Mexico. They are very active in Pacific Island nations. I was even surprised to see a 'missionary' way out here in province in my barangay (neighborhood) riding a bike with his Filipino sponsor. They were heading towards a squalor area. I simply wished him a safe journey.

Since I am a permanent resident, my volunteer work with the government rescue and safety organizations is acceptable. In fact, I was asked by management (and governor) how much for my services. My reply was, no charge I'm a volunteer. I only asked them to assist me with transportation, food and boarding if needed.

I also want to take this opportunity to change many people's misconceptions about Filipinos. Where I live, they see very few 'kanos' (white foreigners). However, everyone treats me with respect and kindness. I do the same in return. There is rampant poverty, but most people are friendly, kind and have pride (faith, hope).

Sometimes, I'm approached by street people for pera (pocket change) while shopping in town. For street kids, I refuse because they often use them for internet cafes. Instead, I will go into a McDo or Jollibee and come give them food. 25-30 pesos ($0.50 USD) buys them a piece of chicken or burger. For the elderly I give them 5-10 pesos in coins that I usually have in my pocket.

Here is a video of how Filipinos treated a destitute American (with mental issues) in Metro Manila. The area he was located is less than 10 blocks from the US Embassy.


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KINDA STRANGE..BUT, THESE DISASTERS GIVE THEM A CHANCE TO BREAK OUT OR BE FOUND...WHAT IS THE LATEST UPDATE?!..UH.

Edit: Forgot to answer your first statement. I've been focused on the storm and preparations side of it. Yes, just ask the Clinton Foundation about Haiti.

Currently, it's equivalent of a CAT 1 hurricane and will peak at maybe CAT 2. 36-48 hrs ago, it was forecast to be CAT4/CAT5 level. However, I just checked latest update. It still has possibility of intensifying.
[link to bagong.pagasa.dost.gov.ph]

So GLP Effect is working, keep it up!



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