The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has identified the tropical cyclone names for this year. (PAGASA / MANILA BULLETIN) The names of tropical cyclones assigned by the state weather bureau are listed in alphabetical order, excluding the letters...
Three weather systems will bring rainy weather to most parts of the Philippines on Wednesday, Jan. 1. (KEITH BACONGCO / MANILA BULLETIN) In its weather update, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the Intertropical Convergence Zone...
The Philippines is expected to sustain robust economic expansion in 2025 amid expectations of slower price hikes and lower interest rates boosting consumer spending, according to the think tank Capital Economics. "Strong consumption should ensure another year of solid growth in 2025," Capital...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Saturday, Dec. 28, that rains are expected in parts of the country due to three weather systems. (KEITH BACONGCO / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) In its weather forecast, PAGASA said that the shear...
Various parts of the Philippines are expected to experience cloudy weather with isolated rain showers on Friday, Dec. 27, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). (MB VIsual Content Group) In its weather forecast, PAGASA said...
Localized thunderstorms will bring cloudy skies with scattered rain showers to Metro Manila and the rest of the country on Thursday, Dec. 26. (KEITH BACONGCO / MANILA BULLETIN / FILE) In its weather forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)...
Parts of Luzon and Visayas are expected to experience cloudy skies with rain on Tuesday, Dec. 24, due to the shear line and the northeast monsoon, locally known as “amihan.” (KEITH BACONGCO / MANILA BULLETIN / FILE PHOTO) In its weather forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and...
While the Philippine peso could fall beyond the 60:$1 level when US President-elect Donald J. Trump returns to the White House in 2025, economic growth is expected to benefit from election-related spending next year, according to Singapore-based United Overseas Bank (UOB). "Worries about Trump's...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has forecasted cloudy skies with scattered rains in various parts of the Philippines on Saturday, Dec. 21. (KEITH BACONGCO / MANILA BULLETIN) In its weather update, PAGASA reported that the shear line will...
The low pressure area (LPA) being monitored by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) near Mindanao developed into a Tropical Depression (TD) named “Querubin” on Tuesday, Dec. 17. (PAGASA) PAGASA said “Querubin” is forecast to move...
London-based think tank Capital Economics warned that the strong gross domestic product (GDP) growth seen in the third quarter is unlikely to be sustained amid weak economic momentum, slowing remittances and exports, and tighter fiscal policies. "GDP growth in the Philippines accelerated in the...
Following a series of destructive calamities that have battered the Philippines and impacted its economy, the World Bank has reduced its 2024 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for the country to 5.9 percent. “While the baseline growth forecast for 2024 was revised downward to 5.9...
