The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) warned that tropical cyclone Egay (international name: Doksuri) could unleash torrential rains and destructive winds as it strengthened into a super typhoon ahead of its potential landfall over northern Luzon...
BACOLOD CITY – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)-Northern Negros Occidental suspended sea trips from Cebu to Negros Occidental and vice versa on Monday, July 24, due to typhoon “Egay.” In a travel advisory issued by PCG, trips of Roll-on, roll-off (Ro-Ro) vessels from Tabuelan, Cebu via...
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan – The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) has prepared rescue equipment for typhoon “Egay.” Rueli Rapsing, PDRRMO officer-in-charge, has inspected these and said they are in good condition. These are located in the seven Task Force Lingkod...
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan – Gov. Manuel Mamba on Monday, July 24, suspended work in the private sector and government offices on Tuesday, July 25, as typhoon “Egay” slowly approached Northern Luzon. Mamba suspended classes on all levels in the province on Monday in preparation for the howler....
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) chapters are on high alert in preparation for the effects of typhoon Egay. Photo courtesy of Philippine Red Cross On Monday, July 24, PRC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Gordon said that the organization is promptly deploying rescue teams, trucks, boats,...
LAOAG CITY, Ilocos Norte – The Laoag International Airport (LIA) has cancelled domestic flights from July 25 to 26 as typhoon “Egay” approached the country. LIA Manager Ronald Estabillo said this is to ensure the safety of travelers from the tropical cyclone. Estabillo said Philippine Airlines...
Commercial billboards in Muntinlupa were taken down on July 24 due to typhoon “Egay.” The Office of the City Building Official ordered all commercial billboards in Muntinlupa to be rolled down after the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)...
More than 11,000 individuals were affected by the combined effects of Typhoon “Egay” and the southwest monsoon (habagat) as disaster officials urged the public on Monday, July 24, to keep being vigilant especially since there is a possibility that the typhoon might develop into a “super...
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan – The provincial government has activated the Incident Management Team (IMT) in preparation for typhoon “Egay.” The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) formed the unit effective 8 a.m. on Sunday, July 23, based on Memorandum Order No. 131,...
LUCENA CITY, Quezon – The Philippine Coast Guard temporarily suspended sea travel in southern Quezon after storm signal No. 1 was raised due to tropical cyclone “Egay” on Monday, July 24. PCG-Southern Quezon commander Janus Robinson Sabas said the suspension covers the towns of Pitogo, San...
