Probabilities of rotational brownouts could wreck some parts in the Visayas, as system operator National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) raised alarm on the critical state of overloading at the 69-kilovolt (kV) Amlan-Siaton transmission line in the grid. Prompted by that dilemma, NGCP...
Wheeling of generated capacities from power plants sited in the southern part of Luzon could be impeded if delays in the 500-kilovolt (kV) Tuy-Dasmarinas transmission line project of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) could not be avoided due to pending legal hurdles, primarily...
The Philippine Navy test-fires a non-line-of-sight (NLOS) missile system installed on one of its fast attack interdiction craft (FAIC) platforms at west off Luzon Point in Mariverles, Bataan on April 10, 2024. The Philippine Navy (PN) has put to test its new long-range missile system, installed on...
The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) has banned the documentary “Chasing Tuna in the Ocean” from domestic exhibition. This, for a scene that depicts the nine-dash line, one of many names for a controversial Chinese maritime claim that encroaches on the exclusive...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Wednesday, March 13 said certain areas of the country may experience rain showers as a result of three prevailing weather systems—shear line, northeast monsoon, and the easterlies. (Photo credit to MB...
Despite the low probability of tropical cyclone formation, the weather this weekend could be influenced by the northeast monsoon, locally known as "amihan,” which could bring light rains to parts of Luzon, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Tuesday, Feb. 13 said three weather systems—the northeast monsoon, shear line, and easterlies—remain the dominant weather systems, which may bring rain showers to some parts of the country....
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the public should enjoy this moment as cold temperatures, particularly at night, may persist in Luzon due to the northeast monsoon. (Photo credit to MB Visual Content Group) In the PAGASA’s 4 a.m. live...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Friday, Jan. 26 said there is a slim probability that a tropical cyclone will form or enter the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) until the end of the month. PAGASA weather specialist Benison Estareja...
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Agriculturist’s Office (CAGRO) reported P3,758,132 in agricultural damage from the shear line that caused heavy rain and floods in the Davao region last week. The CAGRO said flooding resulted in the erosion of about 12 hectares of rice field in Calinan District,...
DAVAO CITY – Special Assistant to the President Antonio Ernesto Lagdameo Jr. met provincial leaders here on Wednesday, January 24, to evaluate the impact of the shear line weather system and identify the needs of affected areas in the Davao region. SAP Antonio Ernesto Lagdameo Jr. tackles the...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Wednesday, Jan. 24 said rain showers may persist in the country due to the shear line, northeast monsoon, and localized thunderstorms. (Photo credit to MB Visual Content Group) In its 4 p.m. bulletin,...
