The Muntinlupa City government launched the country’s first citywide early warning system for the deaf. Called the Early Warning System for the Deaf (Beacon Light), it is an innovative visual alert system designed to make emergency information accessible to everyone, including the deaf. ...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) has lifted the tsunami warning issued after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck offshore Davao Oriental at 7:12 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 10. Phivolcs had initially warned coastal communities in Surigao del Sur, Davao Oriental, and Surigao...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) issued a tsunami warning on Friday evening, October 10, following a magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck offshore Davao Oriental at 7:12 p.m. According to Phivolcs, the earthquake’s epicenter was located approximately 36...
Severe Tropical Storm Paolo exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) early Saturday morning, October 4, but the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) warned that it will continue to bring strong winds, rough seas, and possible coastal...
Typhoon Nando (international name: Ragasa) further intensified while moving northwestward over the Philippine Sea, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Saturday, September 20. In its 5 p.m. bulletin, the state weather bureau said the...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Saturday, September 20, reported that Severe Tropical Storm Nando (international name: Ragasa) has rapidly intensified and is now a typhoon. In its 11 a.m. tropical cyclone bulletin, PAGASA said “Nando”...
Tropical Depression Mirasol continues to maintain its strength as it moves over the coastal waters of Ilocos Norte, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported Wednesday night, September 17. In its 11 p.m. bulletin, PAGASA said Mirasol was...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) raised Signal No. 1 in 15 areas on Tuesday, September 16, as Tropical Depression Mirasol steadily moved westward approaching the Isabela-Aurora area. In its 11 p.m. tropical cyclone bulletin, PAGASA said...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Tuesday, September 16, said it is monitoring two Low Pressure Areas (LPAs) affecting the country, which may bring rains and possible flooding to several regions. In its latest weather forecast, PAGASA said...
The Department of Health (DOH) has warned the public against fake accounts using its name, stressing that it does not endorse any commercial products. “Mag-ingat sa fake DOH accounts: Hindi nag-eendorso ng mga komersyal na produkto ang DOH (Beware of fake DOH accounts: The DOH does not endorse...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said that the trough of a Low Pressure Area (LPA) and the southwest monsoon (habagat) will continue to bring rains and thunderstorms to many parts of the country on Saturday, August 30. In its latest weather...
Typhoon Emong (international name: Co-may) remains a powerful weather system as it hovers almost stationary over the sea west of Pangasinan, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). In its latest Tropical Cyclone Bulletin issued at 2...