Why Retire in the Philippines/Marinduque Vacations: Typhoon Uwan Hits Philippines with a Vengeance

Planning to Retire Soon!

If you are planning to retire in the Philippines soon, I suggest you visit several excellent websites on pro's and cons of retiring in the Philippines. However if you want to retire in the provinces, where life is simple, standard of living cheaper, less traffic congestion and pollution, availability of fresh seafood and vegetables compared to the big cities, my island province is the place for you! If this is your first time in my site, welcome. Some of the photos and videos on this site, I do not own. However, I have no intention on the infringement of your copyrights. The photo above is the front yard of Chateau Du Mer- Our Retirement Home in Boac, Marinduque, Philippines

Sunday, November 9, 2025

Typhoon Uwan Hits Philippines with a Vengeance

Typhoon Uwan Ravishing the Philippines💚, November 9, 11:15AM 
Super Typhoon Uwan (Fung-wong), the Philippines’ 21st tropical cyclone for 2025, is barreling toward the country, where it is triggering torrential rain and potentially catastrophic winds. Uwan is headed for landfall in Luzon, but due to its “enormous” diameter, even the Visayas and Mindanao are affected in varying degrees.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) warned the public to be on alert for hazards, including floods, landslides, and storm surges.
Meanwhile, here's a list of  the top 10 Strongest Typhoon Philippines
Typhoon Uwan, November 8, 2025, 5AM PHT

1. Typhoon Goni (Rolly, 2020) made landfall in Catanduanes with winds reaching up to 315 km/h (195 mph), making it the strongest landfalling tropical cyclone on record worldwide.

2. Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda, 2013) had winds around 315 km/h (195 mph) and a central pressure of about 895 mbar; it was the deadliest typhoon in Philippine history, claiming approximately 6,300 lives.

3. Typhoon Meranti (Ferdie, 2016) passed over Batanes with winds of about 305 km/h, ranking among the strongest typhoons ever recorded near the Philippines.

4. Typhoon Megi (Juan, 2010) made landfall in northern Luzon with winds of roughly 290 km/h (180 mph), causing massive agricultural losses.

5. Typhoon Zeb (Iliang, 1998) struck northern Luzon with winds of 290 km/h (180 mph), resulting in severe flooding and landslides.

6. Typhoon Bopha (Pablo, 2012) reached Category 5 intensity with winds around 280 km/h before making landfall in Mindanao, becoming the strongest typhoon ever to hit the island.

7. Typhoon Angela (Rosing, 1995) had winds of 260 km/h and a central pressure near 879 mbar, making it one of the strongest typhoons to strike Luzon and Metro Manila.

8. Typhoon Mike (Ruping, 1990) brought winds of 240–260 km/h and a central pressure of about 885 mbar, devastating Cebu and parts of the Visayas.

9. Typhoon Vanessa (Toyang, 1984) recorded a central pressure of around 880 mbar and caused heavy damage in northern Philippines due to its strong winds.

10. Typhoon Durian (Reming, 2006) packed winds of about 195 km/h and triggered deadly mudflows from Mayon Volcano in Albay.

💚Typhoon Uwan Hits Virac, Catanduanes Islands, Philippines, November 9, 2025, 11:15AM

Catanduanes is facing one of the strongest storms again today. Super Typhoon Uwan did not arrive quietly. The wind tore through homes. Trees were snapped like matchsticks. Roads were blocked. Power and signal went down in many areas. People are still trying to understand the damage while the rain has not even fully stopped. 

To the people of Catanduanes: we see you. We honor your strength. And we hope the days ahead bring calm seas, slow winds, and time to breathe again.

https://www.facebook.com/reel/697824309619777

https://fb.watch/Df-esSspao/

Finally, My Reel of the Day- So True- I have done this Numerous Times 

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Fruit Trees in the Gardens of Chateau Du Mer

The Mango Tree-I have three varieties in my Garden-The Indian, Guimaras and Carabao Mangoes My caretaker/gardener informed me last month that due to the El Nino drought in Marinduque, two of my Durian trees died in spite of his vigilant watering. One of the tree was attacked by insects that looks like a big fly but yellowish in color that sucks the sap of the seedling. The roots of the other tree was attacked by ants residing in the soil. However, my other fruit trees, the rambutans( 2), the lanzones(2) and the jack fruits ( 2) trees are doing well. The above eight fruit trees were given to me by Retired General Recaredo Sarmiento of Boac and Lucena., about three years ago. General Sarmiento is the “atid” of my wife. “Atid” is the colloquial term for brother. Evidently, Macrine's father, the late Bernardo Jambalos was the Godfather of General Sarmiento during his baptism and comfirmation. Gen Sarmiento's hobby is orchard planting, reforestation and farming. The other fruit trees in my garden are guayabanos, cashew, avocados, starapples, duhats, ates, guavas, mangoes( 3 varieties) and papayas as well as several varieties of bananas . Of the above fruit trees, my favorite is the guayabanos, also known as soursop tree known for its anti-tumor and anti-cancer properties . The following are photos of the fruit trees. The Durian photo is from the web. Note that it almost look like a jack fruit tree, except that the leaves are bigger and shiny. My desire is to have a passion fruit tree in the near future. You are welcome to visit my orchard and flower gardens any time, if perchance you are in the vicinity of The Chateau Du Mer Beach Resort and Conference Center.

The Rambutan Tree and Fruits

The Lanzone Tree and Fruits

The Jack Fruit Tree

The Durian Fruit Tree