The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) announced on Monday, June 16, its preparedness to respond to emergencies and support disaster response operations as the typhoon season approaches. AFP Chief, General Romeo Brawner Jr. ordered the pre-deployment of quick reaction teams, search and rescue...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has prepared its deployable response groups (DRGs) across its 16 districts nationwide to enhance its disaster response capabilities this typhoon season. Commander Michael John Encina, deputy spokesperson of the PCG, said the DRGs are composed of coast guard...
The implementation of the EDSA upgrade may be moved to after the rainy season as the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) reviewed a revised rehabilitation plan aimed at adopting faster and more cost-efficient construction methods. “We are testing the structural bearing capacity of the...
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Amid steady rains sweeping across the country, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has resumed dredging operations in major rivers and esteros as part of intensified efforts to ease flooding in low-lying and flood-prone areas this rainy season. DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan said the...
As the rainy season begins, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) announced that it has mobilized its volunteers and prepositioned essential resources nationwide to ensure a swift response to potential emergencies—including floods, landslides, and other weather-related disasters. “The Philippine Red...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has suspended the daily issuance of heat index reports following the declaration of the onset of the rainy season. In an advisory released on Tuesday, June 3, PAGASA announced that the suspension takes effect...
Despite the onset of the rainy season, dangerously high heat index levels may still affect 36 areas across the country on Tuesday, June 3. Based on the latest forecast from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), Guiuan, Eastern Samar may record...
Bring out your umbrellas and rain boots as the Philippines officially welcomes the rainy season. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) announced on Monday, June 2 the start of the season following several days of scattered to widespread rainfall...
DAVAO CITY – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources-Davao (BFAR-11) announced on Monday the start of this year’s three-month closed fishing season at the Davao Gulf, from June 1 to August 31. In a press briefing, Elaine Vera Belvis, BFAR-11 Fisheries Management and Regulatory Enforcement...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has confirmed the return of the southwest monsoon, locally known as “habagat,” as of Friday, May 30. The weather bureau said this development may lead to the official start of the rainy season within the...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the southwesterly wind flow began affecting parts of Luzon on Thursday, May 29. PAGASA weather specialist Benison Estareja explained that the southwesterly wind flow is considered the initial phase of the...
