This year's US presidential election and the Philippines' midterm polls next year, among other geopolitical and climate events, pose risks to near-term economic outlook here and abroad, according to the Washington-based Institute of International Finance (IIF). "Political uncertainties and policy...
More funds should be given to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) in order to enhance the agency's capabilities for more accurate weather forecasting, Senator Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri said. Zubiri made the call during the Senate...
Although Tropical Storm Ferdie (international name: Bebinca) has exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), rainy weather will persist in parts of the country due to its trough and the southwest monsoon (habagat). (MB Visual Content Group) In its weather update, the Philippine Atmospheric,...
BACOLOD CITY – The provincial government of Negros Oriental suspended classes on all levels and work in government offices on Friday, September 13, due to rains and flood triggered by the southwest monsoon or “habagat.” Gov. Manuel Sagarbarria issued Executive Order (EO) No. 51 citing Section...
Despite the string of strong typhoons that battered economically-productive parts of the Philippines so far in the third quarter, the country's chief economist still expects to hit the targeted economic expansion for 2024. "We're confident we'll achieve our six- to seven-percent growth target this...
Several areas in Luzon will continue to experience rains caused by the southwest monsoon, or “habagat,” while two low pressure areas (LPAs) still have a chance of becoming tropical cyclones in the coming days, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration...
The World Bank is crafting its lending plan for the Philippines covering the years 2025 to 2028, the period during which the country will likely rise to upper middle-income status and gradually lose access to preferential borrowing rates. The World Bank Group Philippines Country Partnership...
Cloudy skies with isolated rains are expected over parts of the country on Saturday, Aug. 31, due to a Low Pressure Area (LPA) and the southwest monsoon (habagat). MB VIsual Content Group In its latest weather forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the southwest monsoon, or “habagat,” and a potential weather disturbance will bring a rainy start to September, according to its weekly outlook issued on Friday, Aug. 30. On Friday, PAGASA said the...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Thursday, Aug. 29 said the southwest monsoon, or “habagat,” may still affect parts of Luzon and Visayas. However, PAGASA Weather Specialist Benison Estareja said the habagat rains may be less intense...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Wednesday, Aug. 28 warned that the enhanced southwest monsoon, or “habagat,” will lead to persistent rainy weather in several areas of Luzon and Visayas. Metro Manila, Zambales, Bataan, Tarlac,...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Monday, Aug. 26, said the southwest monsoon (habagat) will continue to bring cloudy skies with isolated rains across parts of the country. (MB Visual Content Group) In its weather forecast, PAGASA stated...
