Despite a tropical storm approaching the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), several areas across the country still recorded dangerous heat index levels ranging from 42°C to 44°C on Friday, May 8, based on the monitoring of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) said Friday, May 8, that it has activated disaster response preparations as Tropical Storm “Hagupit” moved closer to the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). PNP chief, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. said police commanders in areas expected...
Scattered rains may persist in several parts of the country in the next seven days due to the easterlies and approaching Tropical Storm “Hagupit,” said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). In its weekly weather outlook released on Friday,...
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) stepped up clearing operations around Mayon Volcano in Bicol (Region 5) as it prepares for possible lahar flows from a looming weather disturbance that threatens areas already affected by volcanic unrest, an official disclosed on Friday, May 8. OCD spokesperson...
LEGAZPI CITY – The Albay provincial government, through the Albay Public Safety Emergency Management Office (APSEMO), is closely monitoring a tropical storm expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility this weekend and be locally named ‘’Caloy.’’ In an interview Thursday,...
The tropical storm spotted east of the country is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) this weekend and will be named “Caloy,” the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Thursday, May 7. PAGASA weather specialist...
One of the low-pressure areas (LPAs) being monitored by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), while the other has intensified into a tropical depression on Tuesday afternoon, May 5. PAGASA...
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – Farmers from four barangays in Camalig, Albay are facing total crop loss after their farmlands were blanketed by ashfall reaching up to two to three inches thick from the eruption of Mayon Volcano on Saturday. In a phone interview with the Manila Bulletin, Camalig Mayor...
Hot and humid conditions are expected to persist in the coming days as generally fair weather prevails, with chances of localized rain showers or thunderstorms, according to the state weather bureau’s latest outlook from April 10 to 17. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical...
The tropical depression being monitored outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) may enter the country’s monitoring area next week, but the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the chance of landfall remains low. Once inside the...
The low-pressure area (LPA) being monitored outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) has intensified into a tropical depression, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Wednesday afternoon, April 8. As of 3 p.m., the weather...
I cried tears of joy and pride when I watched Carlos Yulo perform with the courage, grace, and power of a true champion to clinch the gold medal in the floor exercise. My heart almost melted when I saw pole vaulter EJ Obiena miss taking the bronze medal by a jump. I was saddened by the early exit...
