The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) announced on Saturday, Sept. 28, that Tropical Depression Julian has intensified into a tropical storm. (PAGASA) In its 11 a.m. bulletin, PAGASA stated that the center of Tropical Storm (TS) Julian, with the...
Rains and gusty winds are expected in areas affected by Tropical Depression "Julian" on Saturday, Sept. 28, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). (MB VIsual Content Group) "We will experience strong winds and rains in the areas of...
BACOLOD CITY – A 21-year-old fisherman was killed by lightning during a thunderstorm in the sea of Purok Maguey, Barangay Tibsoc, San Enrique, Negros Occidental on Tuesday afternoon, September 24. Police identified the victim as Mico Gemino of Barangay Tibsoc. Police Major Leo Estopa, San...
Rains will continue on Saturday, Sept. 21, due to the southwest monsoon (habagat), even after Tropical Depression "Igme" exits the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). The southwest monsoon (habagat) will continue to bring rain to parts of the country, according to PAGASA. (KEITH BACONGCO /...
DAVAO CITY – The Office of the Civil Defense (OCD)-Davao region said on Friday, September 20, that 139 families or 409 persons in the Davao region were affected by the flooding incident on Wednesday, September 18, caused by heavy rains from the southwest monsoon or “habagat.” The agency said...
A new wave of financial pain could squeeze consumers’ pockets next week, as pump prices could be tracking new wave of increases – primarily for gasoline products, based on the initial calculation of the oil companies. As assessed by the industry players, the price of gasoline will likely rise...
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...
Four children died and three persons were injured when the tricycle they were riding was crushed by a tree uprooted by bad weather in Barangay Cabasaran, Malabang, Lanao del Sur on Friday, September 13. A SOCIAL worker interviews a victim of a tricycle crushed by a fallen tree in Malabang, Lanao...
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...
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 southwest monsoon (habagat) will continue to affect Luzon on Saturday, Sept. 7, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). (KEITH BACONGCO / MANILA BULLETIN) In its latest weather forecast, PAGASA said cloudy skies with...
