The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) are bracing for a surge of travelers returning to cities as post-holiday land and sea travels ramp up starting Saturday, Jan. 3. PCG spokesperson Capt. Noemie Cayabyab said the agency expects nearly...
A stronger surge of the northeast monsoon, or “amihan,” is expected to affect parts of the country in the coming days, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Saturday, December 12, while ruling out the presence of any tropical cyclone...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said a surge of the northeast monsoon, locally known as “amihan,” may affect parts of Northern and Central Luzon starting Tuesday, Nov. 18. As of Monday, Nov. 17, Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Saturday, November 8, said Typhoon Uwan (international name: Fung-wong) may shift slightly south, increasing the risk of a direct hit or landfall in Catanduanes. “There is an increasing possibility of a...
Typhoon Uwan (international name: Fung-wong) has further intensified while moving west-northwestward over the Philippine Sea east of Eastern Visayas, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Saturday, November 8. In its tropical...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Saturday, November 8, warned of widespread heavy rainfall and life-threatening storm surges as Typhoon Uwan (international name: Fung-Wong) continues to move closer to the country’s eastern seaboard. As...
As Severe Tropical Storm Uwan (Fung-wong) nears the country, one of its major hazards is storm surge, locally called “daluyong ng bagyo.” The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) defines a storm surge as the abnormal rise in sea level that occurs...
Several major universities in Metro Manila have announced temporary class suspensions and health breaks this week amid a rising number of flu and influenza-like illness (ILI) cases reported across campuses. Mapúa University, Colegio de San Juan de Letran, Lyceum of the Philippines University...
A 78.44 percent rise in scam calls was recorded in the Philippines in the third quarter of 2025, data from the latest Whoscall Scam Report of global anti-scam app developer Gogolook showed. During the period, Whoscall said it logged a total of 62,390 scam calls, a sharp increase from 34,964 in the...
Severe Tropical Storm Paolo exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) early Saturday morning, October 4, but the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) warned that it will continue to bring strong winds, rough seas, and possible coastal...
Severe Tropical Storm Opong (international name: Bualoi) is expected to make another landfall over Oriental Mindoro on Friday, September 26, after crossing Romblon, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). In its 11 a.m. bulletin,...
Typhoon Nando (international name: Ragasa) has further intensified as it continues to move northwestward over the Philippine Sea, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Saturday night, September 20. At 11 p.m., PAGASA said the eye of...
