The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) warned that Tropical Storm Basyang (international name: Penha) could make another landfall over Bohol in the next few hours as it continued moving across northern Mindanao early Friday, Feb. 6, after its...
CEBU CITY – Several sea trips were suspended and classes remain cancelled after storm signal No. 2 was raised in Cebu province as tropical storm ‘’Basyang’’ intensified and moved closer to the Visayas on Thursday, Feb. 5. According to the Coast Guard District Central Visayas, 639...
The provincial government of Negros Oriental cancelled work in all government offices on Friday, Feb. 6, due to tropical storm “Basyang.” Gov. Manuel “Chaco” Sagarbarria, chairman of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC), said this measure will safeguard...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said 15 areas remain under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 on Thursday evening, Feb. 5 as Tropical Storm Basyang (international name: Penha) moved closer to the Caraga region. As of 7 p.m., the center of...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Thursday, February 5, intensified disaster preparedness and response operations as Tropical Storm Basyang (Penha) threatens Mindanao and Visayas. According to the DSWD’s Disaster Response Operations Management, Information and...
BACOLOD CITY – The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) is on heightened alert for tropical storm “Basyang” which is expected to affect the region by Friday, Feb. 6. Police Lt. Col. Joem Malong, PRO-NIR spokesperson, said that search and rescue (SAR) teams have been activated...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Thursday afternoon, Feb. 5, said Tropical Storm Basyang (Penha) is expected to make landfall between Thursday evening and early morning on Friday, Feb. 6 as it continues moving westward toward eastern...
BUTUAN CITY – Local government units (LGUs) in the Caraga suspended classes and work on Thursday as tropical storm ‘’Basyang’’ approached the region. Weathermen expect the storm to make landfall in Surigao del Sur between tonight and Friday morning. In Tandag City, Surigao del Sur, Mayor...
BACOLOD CITY – A total of 759 passengers, drivers, and helpers were stranded in various seaports in Negros Island Region (NIR) on Thursday, Feb. 5, due to tropical storm "Basyang." The Coast Guard District Southern Visayas (CGDSV) monitored 490 stranded passengers in northern Negros Occidental,...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Thursday morning, Feb. 5 said Tropical Storm Basyang (international name: Penha) had accelerated as it moved closer to eastern Mindanao, with more areas placed under tropical cyclone wind signals ahead of...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) raised Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 on Wednesday evening, Feb. 4, as Tropical Depression Basyang (international name: Penha) intensified into a tropical storm while moving westward over the Philippine...
BACOLOD CITY – Negros Oriental and Siquijor have suspended classes due to tropical depression “Basyang.” Negros Oriental Gov. Manuel “Chaco” Sagarbarria suspended classes on Feb. 5 and 6 as Basyang will traverse Northeastern Mindanao and Central and Western Visayas between Thursday and...
