Classes were suspended in several Metro Manila cities on Friday, Aug. 14, as persistent rains from the southwest monsoon or habagat continued to affect the capital region. The suspensions covered various grade levels in public and private schools, with some local governments shifting to...
The country is once again mired in flood. As usual. The rains come, roads disappear, commuters get stranded, homes and businesses take in water. We are all familiar with the scenario. Then we hear about flood control. Again. We have been hearing about it for years. Billions have been allocated....
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) officially declared the start of the Habagat season, signaling the arrival of the rainy months ahead. The arrival of the rainy season doesn 't always mean consistent rains. One day can bring intense...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has officially declared the start of the rainy season. For fragrance enthusiasts, that shift in weather often signals something else: a change in perfume rotation. Is it necessary to swap fragrances when the...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has temporarily stopped issuing its daily heat index forecasts following the official onset of the rainy season. In an advisory issued on Friday, June 5, PAGASA said the suspension took effect immediately as...
Rainy days are back! The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Thursday, June 4, officially declared the start of the rainy season in the country, as the southwest monsoon, locally known as “habagat,” brings more frequent rainfall across most...
One more beach trip may still be possible before the rainy season sets in. The country may be starting to feel more frequent afternoon rains and thunderstorms, but the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the warm, dry season has yet to...
Scorching conditions continue as the peak of the warm and dry season brings widespread dangerous heat index levels across most of the country, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Friday, May 15. PAGASA Climate Monitoring and Prediction...
The sun’s heat is still scorching and most people have not even enjoyed any vacation, yet, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has stepped up its operations to clear waterways and drainage systems to prevent widespread flooding. In fact, DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon said the...
With the rainy season expected in the coming months, several areas are once again preparing for possible flooding. In Cainta, Rizal, one of the long-term solutions being pushed by Mayor Kit Nieto is the monthly inspection and regular cleanup of major canals to ensure proper water flow and help...
A low-pressure area (LPA), which will be locally named “Wilma” once it develops into a tropical cyclone, is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Wednesday, December 3, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday, September 6, said the total number of leptospirosis cases in the country has reached 4,859 since the rainy season began in June. The figure covers the period from June 8, a week after the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services...
