Tropical Storm Ramil (international name: Fengshen) intensified as it moved closer to Luzon, prompting the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) to raise Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 2 in parts of the Visayas early Saturday, October 18. In...
Two moderate earthquakes jolted Ilocos Norte on Friday afternoon, Oct. 17, said the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). Phivolcs said the first tremor, with a magnitude of 5.2, occurred at 4:15 p.m. and was traced 11 kilometers northwest of Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte, at a...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported that Kanlaon Volcano emitted grayish ash plumes anew early Wednesday, Oct. 15, as captured by the Kanlaon Volcano Observatory-Canlaon City IP camera on Negros Island. The event occurred from 6:54 a.m. to 7:40 a.m., producing...
A 30-minute ash emission was recorded at the summit crater of Kanlaon Volcano on Sunday, Oct. 12, said the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). The event, which occurred from 6:47 a.m. to 7:17 a.m., produced grayish plumes that rose about 1,000 meters above the crater....
To build a unified and interoperable learner data system that will allow seamless tracking of Filipino students from basic to higher and technical-vocational education, the Department of Education (DepEd), Commission on Higher Education (CHED), and Technical Education and Skills Development...
Seven Luzon provinces were placed under Signal No. 2 on Thursday afternoon, Oct. 2, as Tropical Storm Paolo (international name: Matmo) continued to strengthen while moving over the Philippine Sea, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said. As of...
Tropical Storm Paolo (international name: Matmo) continues to intensify over the Philippine Sea and could reach severe tropical storm strength before making landfall over Isabela or Aurora by Friday, Oct. 3, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)...
Aiming to transform its role from a traditional “gatekeeper” of standards to a “gardener” that nurtures innovation, access, and quality across the tertiary education sector, a bill seeking to modernize the 30-year-old charter of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has been filed. In a...
A fishing vessel ran aground off Paluan town’s coastal waters in Occidental Mindoro, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported on Sunday, Sept. 28. Fishing boat “Jishun 2” departed Barangay Tayamaan in Mamburao town on Sept. 23 but was met by tall waves, heavy rains, and strong winds due to...
Severe Tropical Storm Opong (international name: Bualoi) continued to move closer toward the Eastern Visayas-Bicol area on Thursday, Sept. 25, prompting the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) to raise tropical cyclone wind signals in more parts of...
Severe Tropical Storm Opong (international name: Bualoi) intensified further over the Philippine Sea on Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 24, prompting the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) to raise Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 over parts of...
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan – The Police Regional Office-2 is on alert and ready for super typhoon ‘’Nando’’ in the Cagayan Valley region. PRO-2 Director Police Brig. Gen. Roy Parena said their Reactionary Standby Support Force and search, rescue, and retrieval teams are on standby for...
