The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical Technology, and Astronomical Service Administration (PAGASA) on Saturday, May 27, forecasted the effect of Southwesterly Windflow toward the western section of Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. (MB VISUAL CONTENT GROUP) In an update issued at 4:00 a.m.,...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Saturday morning, May 27, said super typhoon Mawar has entered the Philippine area of responsibility. It was given the local name Betty. Super typhoon Betty (international name: Mawar) PAGASA Weather...
Super typhoon Mawar, which will be given the domestic name Betty once inside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR), has slightly weakened, the state weather bureau said on Friday evening, May 26. Satellite image of super typhoon Mawar (PAGASA) From maximum winds of 215 kilometers per hour,...
The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council of Isabela province (PDRRMC-Isabela) convened on Friday, May 26, to determine the preparedness of various agencies amid the impending threat of a super typhoon with international name "Mawar." The provincial authorities readily called...
The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) reminded vessel owners on Friday, May 26, to implement safety measures as super typhoon "Mawar" (international name) further intensified while inching closer the country. (Courtesy of Maritime Industry Authority) The MARINA office in the National Capital...
CAMP DANGWA, Benguet – Police Brig. Gen. David Peredo Jr., director of the Police Regional Office-Cordillera, has ordered the deployment of nearly a thousand police officers who will man two rescue teams in preparation for the onslaught of super typhoon “Mawar” in the region. The region’s...
The state weather bureau on Friday afternoon, May 26, said tropical cyclone wind signals (TCWS) may be raised as early as Saturday, May 27, in preparation for strong to storm-force winds that super typhoon Mawar may bring. (Screen grab / PAGASA) Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical...
Despite the arrival of Super Typhoon Mawar in the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Friday, May 26, said that it is not expecting the gates of major dams to be opened. Angat Dam in Bulacan. (Photo...
CEBU CITY – The Cebu Port Authority (CPA) has taken the necessary precautions to cushion the impact of the possible entry of super typhoon “Mawar.” AS super typhoon ‘Mawar’ is poised to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility within the next few hours, several passengers on Friday, May...
The City of Manila was placed under blue alert on Friday, May 26, to prepare for possible strong winds and heavy rains brought by typhoon "Betty” (international name Mawar) . According to Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) , cities under blue...
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) has activated its local shelter cluster teams in areas expected to be hit by Super Typhoon "Mawar" (international name). The DHSUD’s pro-active measure seeks to ensure the readiness of the concerned Regional Offices (ROs) for the...
In anticipation of Super Typhoon Mawar (local name: Betty), the Pasig City government is implementing precautionary steps to ensure the safety of its residents amid the typhoon. The Pasig Public Information Office (PIO) said on Friday, May 26, that the city is still under the “white alert...
