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Why is Taiwan so exposed to earthquakes and so well prepared to withstand them?

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan was struck Wednesday, April 3, 2024, by its most powerful earthquake in a quarter of a century.  At least nine people were killed and hundreds injured, buildings and highways damaged and dozens of workers at quarries stranded. READ MORE: Taiwan earthquake: Live updates Taiwan is no stranger to powerful earthquakes yet their.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

Over 242,000 Mindanaoans evacuated due to amihan, trough of LPA

The combined effects of the Northeast Monsoon and trough of low pressure area have already displaced hundreds of thousands in southern Philippines, with floods and landslides killing residents......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Baguio temperature dips as monsoon strengthens

The temperature in Baguio City went down to 13.4 degrees Celsius yesterday as the northeast monsoon or amihan strengthened, affecting most areas in Luzon including Metro Manila, according to state meteorologists......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024

Rhian Ramos back home after sleeping in Dubai airport floor for 2 days

Kapuso actress Rhian Ramos is finally home after getting stranded in Dubai airport due to heavy flooding......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 23rd, 2024

Fair, cool weather in Visayas on Tuesday

MANILA, Philippines — Visayas will experience fair, cool weather on Tuesday due to the effects of the northeast monsoon, also known as “amihan,” according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). However, certain areas of Luzon will be dominated by cloudy skies and rain showers, as reported due to the effects of.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

Have you felt it? Chilly weather expected in Cebu as ‘amihan’ intensifies – Pagasa

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu is set for chilly and breezy weather due to the strengthening northeast monsoon, locally known as hanging amihan, in Luzon and Visayas, as confirmed by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa)-Mactan. Engineer Al Quiblat, chief of Pagasa-Mactan, said that due to the prevalence of cooler winds, a.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

Driving in the Rain

A motorist braves the light rains, cruising Sta. Ana Avenue in Davao City on Tuesday, 16 January 2024. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the bad weather over Davao Region is due to shear line and the northeast monsoon. Classes in all levels in the city were cancelled Tuesday due to the bad weather. MindaNews photo.....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

6ense emosyonal sa debut concert: Dati 30 fans lang, ngayon hundreds na!

HALOS mangiyak-ngiyak ang bagong Pinoy pop group na 6ense sa kanilang debut concert kasabay ng kanilang pagpapakilala sa publiko. Sa panayam ng BANDERA, inamin ng grupo na hindi sila makapaniwala na mapupuno nila ang venue. “We didn’t expect na sobrang dami ng tao dito sa Music Museum…naka-surpass kami ng hundreds na pumunta dito,” sey ng.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024

Hundreds rescued from love scam center in the Philippines - Saudi Gazette

Hundreds rescued from love scam center in the Philippines Saudi Gazette.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 16th, 2024

Hundreds of OFWs in Iraq to lose jobs

With the impending pullout of the United States from its bases in Iraq, hundreds of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) are expected to lose their jobs, migration expert Manny Geslani said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

Rhian Ramos na-trap ng baha sa Dubai, nagpasaklolo

Nag-alala ang aktres na si Rhian Ramos matapos ma-stranded sa Dubai dahil sa pagbuhos ng malakas na ulan sa United Arab Emirates at mga karatig bansa. The post Rhian Ramos na-trap ng baha sa Dubai, nagpasaklolo first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 20th, 2024

Infrastructure damage hits P588.4 million in Davao, Caraga

Damage to infrastructure due to floods and landslides following heavy rainfall spawned by the northeast monsoon and trough of a low-pressure area in Davao and Caraga regions since Jan. 28 has reached P588.4 million......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024

Mati City, 10 municipalities in Davao Oriental suspend classes, work

Following the impact of a Low-Pressure Area (LPA) affecting Northern and Southern Mindanao, local government units (LGUs) in Davao Oriental have collectively suspended classes and government and private offices. The City of Mati and 10 municipalities, including Baganga, Governor Generoso, Cateel, and others, have issued Executive Orders in line with Presidential Executive Order No. 66, series of 2012. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) has forecasted moderate to heavy rains in Davao Oriental due to the Northeast Monsoon (Amihan) and LPA, posing a risk of landslides and flash floods. The Provincial Local Government Unit of Davao Oriental and Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Management Councils have reported landslides in Lupon and Cateel, with ongoing clearing operations. The Bureau of Fire Protection and other government agencies have rescued families affected by flash floods in Cateel and Caraga. Franz Irag from the Office of Civil Defense-Davao Region confirmed that around 200 individuals or close to 500 families in Davao Region have been displaced and are now in evacuation centers. Additionally, five LGUs in the province of Davao de Oro have also declared the suspension of classes and work in both public and private offices......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

Cloudy skies, isolated rain showers expected in many parts of PH today – Pagasa

MANILA, Philippines – Sunday’s weather forecast nationwide predicts cloudy skies, isolated rain showers, and possible thunderstorms. The conditions are influenced by the shear line, northwest monsoon, or “amihan,” particularly impacting the central and eastern parts of the Visayas and Mindanao. “Rain is expected in many parts pf the country due to the shear line or.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Panahon ng ‘tag-init’…opisyal nang idineklara ng PAGASA

IT’S summertime na mga ka-BANDERA! Ngayong araw, March 22, opisyal nang idineklara ng Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) ang pagsisimula ng “warm and dry season” o pahanon ng tag-init. Ang ibig sabihin niyan, natapos na ang epekto  ng Amihan o North East Monsoon na nagdadala ng “cool breeze” o malamig na hangin......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

Pagasa declares start of summer

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration yesterday officially declared the start of summer in the Philippines with the end of the northeast monsoon......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

PAGASA declares start of warm and dry season

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration on Friday declared the official termination of "Amihan" or the northeast monsoon season, marking the beginning of the warm and dry season in the country......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

Amihan, easterlies to dampen parts of Philippines

State weather bureau PAGASA reported that the northeast monsoon or amihan will affect Northern and Central Luzon while the easterlies will prevail over the rest of the archipelago on Wednesday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

Walang bagyo, pero asahan pa rin ang ulan sa ilang bahagi ng bansa –PAGASA

TATLONG weather systems ang nagdudulot ng pag-ulan sa malaking bahagi ng ating bansa. Ito ang Amihan, Easterlies at Shear line, Ayon sa Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). “Unang-una diyan ang Northeast Monsoon o Amihan na siyang nakakaapekto po dito sa bahagi ng Northern Luzon. Ang ikalawa ay ‘yung Easterlies o mainit na.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

PAGASA may declare dry season early

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration may declare the dry season early, amid the expected termination of the northeast monsoon......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024