(PAGASA) Tropical cyclone Goring (international name: Saola) continues to intensify, reaching severe tropical storm status on Friday afternoon, Aug. 25, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). In its 5 p.m. bulletin, PAGASA said Goring has...
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan – The Cagayan Valley Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (CVRDRRMC) is on red alert status due to tropical cyclone "Goring." CVRDRRMC Director Leon DG Rafael Jr., in a memorandum, said the red alert status is effective 8 a.m. on Friday, August 25,...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will be placed on a heightened alert beginning Monday, July 24, to help ensure safety and security for the second State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and the possible effects of Tropical Storm “Egay”. PCG Commandant Adm. Artemio...
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin ‘Benhur’ Abalos Jr. called on the local chief executives (LCE) to prepare all safety measures to minimize the adverse effects of Tropical storm "Egay" in the country. He reminded the LCE of their sworn duty to remain in...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has ordered the suspension of classes in public schools at all levels and work in government offices on Monday, July 24, 2023, to ensure the public's safety from the effects of Typhoon Egay and to alleviate the effects of the scheduled transport strike....
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – The Bicol Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) is on red alert status due to possible effects of tropical cyclone “Egay.” Gremil Naz, Office of the Civil Defense (OCD)-Bicol spokesperson, said all disaster response agencies in the region were...
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian directed all regional directors on Saturday, July 22, to be on high alert for the possible effects of tropical storm Egay. This is after the state weather bureau warned that Egay could intensify into a super typhoon by...
BAGUIO CITY – The Benguet Electric Cooperative (Beneco) reported damage to its property, including poles and electrical lines, due to heavy rains and strong wind brought by severe tropical storm “Betty” reaching P1.4 million. The electric cooperative also saw its 37-year-old substation power...
ILOILO CITY – Two bridges in Antique sustained damage due to rain caused by tropical cyclone “Betty.” The Public Information Office of the Antique provincial government reported Thursday, June 1, that an approach of Bontol Bridge in Sibalom town was washed out by strong river current. AN...
Malacañang has assured that the government is doing the necessary preparations for the possible effects of typhoon Mawar on the country, which has reintensified as a super typhoon. (Photo courtesy of PAGASA) Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Cheloy Garafil cited the statement of...
Marikina City Mayor Marcelino “Marcy” Teodoro assured the public that the local government is ready for the expected onslaught of Super Typhoon Mawar. In a statement released on Thursday, May 25, Teodoro said frontline personnel have been prepositioned, equipped with the necessary tools to...
The Office of the Civil Defense (OCD) advised the public Wednesday, May 24, to prepare for the possible impacts of Super Typhoon “Mawar” off the Pacific Ocean which is poised to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) and be given the local name “Betty”. (Search and rescue teams...
