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2 Pangasinan-based environmental defenders abducted
by DOMINIC GUTOMAN Bulatlat.com MANILA – Two Pangasinan-based environmental defenders and organizers were violently mauled and dragged into an SUV at about 8 p.m. on March 24 in Barangay Polo, San Carlos, Pangasinan, according to human rights group Karapatan-Central Luzon Karapatan – Central Luzon said the abduction of Francisco “Eco” Dangla III and Axielle “Jak”… The post 2 Pangasinan-based environmental defenders abducted appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Trough of LPA to bring isolated rain showers in Mindanao — PAGASA
In its 4 a.m. bulletin, PAGASA said that the SOCCSKSARGEN region may experience cloudy skies with moderate to heavy rains, which may result in possible flash floods or landslides due to the trough of the LPA or the extension of LPA......»»
Typhoon ‘Jenny’ maintains strength
Typhoon “Jenny” maintained her strength as she moved north-northwestward over the Philippine Sea, the state weather bureau said Tuesday. In its latest weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration, said “Jenny” will continue to enhance the Southwest Monsoon or habagat, bringing significant rains over the western portions of Central Luzon, Southern Luzon and Visayas in the next three days. PAGASA said the enhancement of the Southwest Monsoon will bring gusty conditions for the next three days over areas not under any Wind Signal, especially in coastal and upland/mountainous areas exposed to winds including Bataan, the southern portion of Aurora, Metro Manila, Calabarzon, Romblon, and most of Bicol Region. Gale Warning is hoisted in the coastal waters along the seaboards of Northern Luzon. The typhoon will also bring moderate to rough seas (1.5 to 3.5 m) over the coastal waters of northern Aurora. PAGASA advised mariners of motor bancas and similarly-sized vessels to take precautionary measures while venturing out to sea. If possible, navigating in these conditions, especially if inexperienced or operating ill-equipped vessels, shall be avoided. Typhoon “Jenny” is forecast to move northwestward or west-northwestward until tomorrow before turning generally westward thereafter. On the track forecast, “Jenny” will make landfall over the southern portion of Taiwan between late Wednesday evening, or Thursday morning, then exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility between Thursday morning and afternoon. The post Typhoon ‘Jenny’ maintains strength appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Typhoon Jenny maintains strength over Phl Sea
Typhoon Jenny maintains strength as it moves north-northwestward over the Philippine Sea, the state weather bureau said Tuesday. In its latest weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration, said Typhoon Jenny, as it continues to enhance Southwest Monsoon or habagat, will bring significant rains over the western portions of Central Luzon, Southern Luzon, and Visayas in the next three days. PAGASA said the enhancement of the Southwest Monsoon by Jenny will bring gusty conditions for the next 3 days over the following areas not under any Wind Signal, especially in coastal and upland/mountainous areas exposed to winds including Bataan, the southern portion of Aurora, Metro Manila, Calabarzon, Romblon, and most of Bicol Region. Gale Warning is hoisted in the coastal waters along the seaboards of Northern Luzon. The typhoon will also bring moderate to rough seas (1.5 to 3.5 m) over the coastal waters of northern Aurora. PAGASA advised mariners of motor bancas and similarly-sized vessels to take precautionary measures while venturing out to sea. If possible, navigating in these conditions, especially if inexperienced or operating ill-equipped vessels, shall be avoided. Typhoon Jenny is forecast to move northwestward or west-northwestward until tomorrow before turning generally westward thereafter. On the track forecast, Jenny will make landfall over the southern portion of Taiwan between late Wednesday evening, or Thursday morning, then exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility between Thursday morning and afternoon. When outside the PAR region, Jenny will continue moving westward slowly over the Taiwan Strait towards the coastal waters of southern China. PAGASA said the weakening trend continues due to the increasing dry air entrainment and vertical wind shear. “Land interaction during its passage over the rugged terrain of southern Taiwan will further weaken the tropical cyclone. Once over the Taiwan Strait, additional cool dry air from the north will entrain into JENNY, resulting in further weakening,” it added. Typhoon Jenny was last tracked over the 325 km East Northeast of Basco, Batanes as it moves North Northwestward at 10 kilometers per hour. It packs maximum sustained winds of 155 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 190 kph. Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal PAGASA said the Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 is hoisted in Batanes with winds of greater than 62 kph and up to 88 kph may be expected in at least 24 hours. TCWS No. 1 is raised over the Cagayan including Babuyan Islands, the northern and eastern portions of Isabela (Maconacon, Divilacan, Palanan, Santa Maria, San Pablo, Tumauini, Cabagan, Ilagan City, San Mariano, Santo Tomas, Dinapigue, Benito Soliven, Naguilian, Gamu, Quirino, Delfin Albano, Quezon, Mallig), Apayao, the northeastern portion of Abra (Tineg, Lacub, Malibcong), the northern portion of Kalinga (Balbalan, Pinukpuk, Rizal, City of Tabuk), and Ilocos Norte. Winds of 39-61 kph may be expected in the above-mentioned areas for at least 36 hours or intermittent rains may be expected within 36 hours. At least seven towns in Pangasinan have suspended classes due to the inclement weather brought by Jenny while monsoon rains continue to dump in the province. Classes in all levels were suspended in the towns of San Manuel, Pozorrubio, and San Jacinto, while classes from pre-school to high school were canceled in the towns of Asingan, Mangaldan, and San Fabian. Only classes from pre-school to elementary were suspended in the town of Manaoag. The post Typhoon Jenny maintains strength over Phl Sea appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
LPA enters PAR, develops into tropical depression ‘Jenny’
The low-pressure area tracked over the east of Central Luzon has entered the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) and developed into Tropical Depression Jenny, the state weather bureau said Friday. In its latest weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration reported that the LPA entered the country and developed into a tropical depression around 2 p.m. on Friday. PAGASA said TD Jenny is not directly affecting the country. However, it is expected to bring heavy rains over Batanes and Babuyan Islands in the next five days. PAGASA said TD Jenny may enhance the Southwest Monsoon or ‘habagat’ beginning on Sunday, resulting in possible occasional rains over the western portions of Central and Southern Luzon. The tropical depression is forecast to track generally westward or west-northwestward until Saturday before turning further north over the Philippine Sea east of Northern and Central Luzon. It will then be expected to have a close approach over the Batanes area by Wednesday. PAGASA sees the TD may landfall over Batanes-Babuyan or northeastern mainland Cagayan. Jenny is also expected to steadily intensify throughout the forecast period and may reach the tropical storm category tomorrow afternoon. It may be upgraded into a typhoon category by Wednesday during its close approach over the Batanes area. Jenny is currently moving westward at 20 kilometers per hour with maximum sustained winds of 45 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 55 kph. No tropical cyclone wind signal is currently hoisted. The post LPA enters PAR, develops into tropical depression ‘Jenny’ appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
PAGASA monitors 2 LPAs off Northern Samar, Pangasinan
The state weather bureau on Saturday said it is monitoring two low-pressure areas or LPAs inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility. In its latest weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration, said the first LPA was last tracked over 530 kilometers east of Catarman, Northern Samar. The second LPA was spotted 235 kilometers west of Dagupan City, Pangasinan. PAGASA hoisted rainfall advisory as southwest monsoon or ‘habagat’ affects Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The weather system will particularly bring light to moderate with at times heavy rains in Antique, Iloilo, and Negros Occidental. The Yellow warning level was earlier raised over the Guimaras (Sibunag, San Lorenzo, Nueva Valencia, Jordan, Buenavista); Antique (Anini-Y, Hamtic, Tobias Fornier, San Jose, Sibalom); Iloilo (San Joaquin, Miagao, Igbaras, Guimbal, Oton, Tigbauan, Pavia, Iloilo City, Leganes, Zarraga, Dumangas); Negros Occidental (Silay City, Talisay City, Bacolod City, Pulupandan, Bago City, Valladolid, San Enrique, Pontevedra, Hinigaran, Himamaylan City, Binalbagan, Kabankalan City, Ilog, Cauayan, Sipalay City, Candoni, Hinoba-An). With this weather condition, PAGASA warned flooding is possible in low-lying areas and rain-induced landslides must be expected in mountainous areas. PAGASA said Metro Manila, the rest of Luzon, and Visayas will experience cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms. While Mindanao will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms. PAGASA said light to moderate winds and slight to moderate coastal waters are forecast for the whole country. The post PAGASA monitors 2 LPAs off Northern Samar, Pangasinan appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
LPA unlikely to turn into TD, expect thunderstorms for the next 3 days
The state weather bureau said the trough or extension of a low-pressure area inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility is unlikely to develop into a tropical depression, but it is expected to bring scattered rain showers and thunderstorms over the parts of the country in the next three days. In its latest weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration, said that most parts of the country, including Metro Manila will only experience isolated rain showers and thunderstorms. PAGASA weather specialist Grace Castañeda said there’s no other weather disturbance that has been monitored within the PAR. "We could expect better weather conditions in the coming days as we have not monitored any weather disturbance except the LPA which has a slim chance to develop into a storm," Castañeda said. However, any changes will be closely monitored, she added. The trough of LPA will be affecting the eastern portions of Central Luzon and Southern Luzon. While, scattered rain showers and thunderstorms will prevail over the Bicol, Aurora, and Quezon. Similar conditions will persist mainly in the western portions of Southern Luzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao, but caused by the southwest monsoon, locally known as “habagat” In particular, over Metro Manila, Mimaropa, the rest of Central Luzon, the rest of Calabarzon, La Union, Pangasinan, Benguet, Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Soccsksargen. The LPA was last tracked over 610 kilometers east of Itbayat, Batanes, as of early Wednesday. Meanwhile, PAGASA warned that moderate to heavy at times brought about by the LPA’s trough and the southwest monsoon may cause flash floods and landslides in affected areas. The rest of the Philippines will only have isolated rain showers or thunderstorms. The post LPA unlikely to turn into TD, expect thunderstorms for the next 3 days appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Portions of Cagayan, Isabela under Signal No. 3 due to Typhoon “Goring”
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration on Saturday raised Signal No. 3 over portions of Cagayan and Isabela, as Typhoon "Goring" steadily intensifies as it moves southwestward over the sea east of Cagayan. In its latest weather bulletin, PAGASA said Goring was last spotted 145 kilometers per hour (kph) East Northeast of Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, packing maximum sustained winds of 155 kilometers per hour (kph) near the center and gusts of 190 kph. PAGASA raised Signal No. 3 over the northeastern portion of Cagayan (Santa Ana) and the extreme eastern portion of Isabela (Divilacan, Palanan). While Signal No. 2, where PAGASA said winds of greater than 62 kph and up to 88 kph may be expected in at least 24 hours, was also raised over the eastern portion of Isabela (Dinapigue, San Mariano, Ilagan City, Maconacon, Cabagan, Tumauini, San Pablo); eastern portion of Cagayan (Peñablanca, Baggao, Gattaran, Lal-Lo, Gonzaga, Santa Teresita, Buguey); and the northern portion of Aurora (Dilasag, Casiguran). Also PAGASA, placed under Signal No. 1, where winds of 39 to 61 kph or intermittent rains may be expected in at least 36 hours over the Batanes; the rest of Cagayan including Babuyan Islands; Central portion of Aurora (Dinalungan, Dipaculao); Quirino; the rest of Isabela; Apayao; eastern portion of Nueva Vizcaya (Kasibu, Quezon, Diadi, Bagabag, Solano, Villaverde); eastern portion of Ifugao (Lamut, Lagawe, Hingyon, Banaue, Mayoyao, Aguinaldo, Alfonso Lista); eastern portion of Mountain Province (Barlig, Natonin, Paracelis); and Kalinga. PAGASA said moderate to significant impacts from storm-force winds may be experienced within the areas under Wind Signal No. 3. Minor to moderate impacts from gale-force winds are possible within any of the areas where Wind Signal No. 2 is in effect while minimal to minor impacts from strong winds are also possible within any of the areas where Wind Signal No. 1 is hoisted. Meanwhile, the southwest monsoon enhanced by “Goring” will bring occasional or monsoon rains over the western portions of Central Luzon, Southern Luzon, and Visayas over the next three days. This weather condition will also bring gusty conditions over the following areas not under any Wind Signal, especially in coastal and upland/mountainous areas exposed to winds including Bataan, Metro Manila, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, Visayas, Dinagat Islands, and Camiguin on Sunday. On Monday, gusty conditions will prevail in Bataan, Metro Manila, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, Visayas, Dinagat Islands, Camiguin, and most of Zamboanga Peninsula. PAGASA said a Gale Warning is in effect for the northern and eastern coastal waters of Luzon. Thus, sea travel is risky for certain types or tonnage of vessels over these areas. Typhoon "Goring" is forecast to move generally southward to southeastward in the next 24 hours before turning east-northeastward to northeastward on Monday. Afterward, the typhoon will exit its looping path and move northwestward on Tuesday toward the sea east of Taiwan while moving at a consistent pace. Due to the highly favorable environment, PAGASA said “Goring” is forecast to steadily intensify throughout most of the forecast period and may reach the super typhoon category on Monday. PAGASA noted that the upwelling of cooler waters due to its slow movement will limit further intensification of “Goring” by late Monday or early Tuesday. The post Portions of Cagayan, Isabela under Signal No. 3 due to Typhoon “Goring” appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Cagayan braces for ‘Goring’
BAGUIO CITY — The Cagayan Valley Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council on Friday disclosed that the province is on red alert status amid the possible threat of typhoon “Goring.” The CVRDRRMC — through the Memorandum Order 86 series of 2023 — is solidifying preparations in anticipation of the effects of the new weather disturbance. Local DRRM offices were also directed to conduct heightened monitoring in their respective Areas of Responsibility and strictly implement the “no sailing, fishing and swimming” policy in their AORs. All Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils were directed to submit reposts of their preparedness measures and incident monitoring while those who are in the areas not directly affected or are not affected at all are also advised to organize Humanitarian Assistance at Disaster Response Teams ready to extend assistance to the people. Local chief executives in the region were also told to perform their mandate in times of calamities. LDRRMOs are also to conduct Pre-Disaster Risk Assessment or PDRA. State weather bureau PAGASA, meantime, said that Goring continues to intensify as it moves southwestward of the country while another cyclone has been monitored near the Philippine area of responsibility. In its latest weather bulletin, PAGASA said that “Goring” will affect Batanes, Babuyan Islands, and mainland Cagayan, Isabela and the northern portion of Aurora, and Ilocos provinces until Monday noon with forecast rainfall are generally higher in elevated or mountainous areas. It also warned that flooding and rain-induced landslides are possible, especially in areas that are highly or very highly susceptible to these hazards as identified in hazard maps and in localities that experienced considerable amounts of rainfall for the past several days. Meanwhile, the weather bureau said the Southwest Monsoon or habagat will be enhanced by “Goring” and bring occasional rains over the western portions of Central Luzon and Southern Luzon beginning tomorrow and over the western portion of Visayas beginning on Sunday. The post Cagayan braces for ‘Goring’ appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
PAGASA: Goring intensifies, another cyclone seen near PAR
Tropical storm “Goring” (Saola) continues to intensify as it moves southwestward of the country, while another cyclone has been monitored near the Philippine area of responsibility. In its latest weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said “Goring” will affect Batanes, Babuyan Islands and mainland Cagayan, Isabela, the northern portion of Aurora and the Ilocos provinces until Monday noon, with forecast rainfall generally higher in elevated or mountainous areas. PAGASA warned that flooding and rain-induced landslides are possible, especially in areas that are highly or very highly susceptible to these hazards as identified in hazard maps and in localities that have experienced considerable amounts of rainfall for the past several days. The southwest monsoon or "habagat" will be enhanced by “Goring”, bringing occasional rains over the western portions of Central Luzon and Southern Luzon beginning tomorrow and over the western portion of Visayas beginning on Sunday. The "Goring"-enhanced southwest monsoon will continue to bring gusty conditions over the following areas not under any Wind Signal, especially in coastal and upland or mountainous areas exposed to winds: Aurora, Bataan, Metro Manila, CALABARZON, Bicol Region, Dinagat Islands and most of MIMAROPA and Visayas on Saturday. Aurora, Bataan, Metro Manila, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, Visayas, Dinagat Islands, and Surigao del Norte will still be affected on Sunday. PAGASA said a Coastal Gale Warning is in effect for the coastal waters of Batanes, Babuyan and the northern coast of mainland Cagayan due to strong winds associated with “Goring”, which may cause sea travel to be risky for certain types or tonnage of vessels. Meanwhile, “Goring” is forecast to move south southwestward or southward over the waters east of Northern Luzon until Saturday evening. Then it turns generally south or southeastward for the rest of tomorrow through Sunday afternoon. Afterward, the tropical cyclone will loop northward before turning to the northwest on Tuesday towards Luzon Strait. PAGASA said “Goring” is forecast to rapidly intensify and may reach typhoon category by Saturday. The center of “Goring” was estimated based on all available data at 225 km east southeast of Basco, Batanes, or 270 kilometers east of Calayan, Cagayan, and moving slowly toward southwestward with maximum sustained winds of 85 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 105 km/h. Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No.1 remains hoisted over Batanes, the eastern portion of Babuyan Islands (Babuyan Island, Camiguin Island), the eastern portion of mainland Cagayan (Santa Ana, Gonzaga, Lal-Lo Gattaran, Baggao, Peñablanca) and northeastern portion of Isabela (Maconacon, Divilacan, Palanan). PAGASA likewise said another tropical cyclone has been spotted outside PAR, with the international name Tropical Storm “Damrey”. It was estimated at 3,065 kilometers east of Northern Luzon. “Damrey” is packing 65 kph winds and gusts of up to 80 kph as it moves toward east northeast at 35 km/h. The post PAGASA: Goring intensifies, another cyclone seen near PAR appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
LPA found east of Cagayan strengthens, becomes TD ‘Goring’
The low pressure area found over the Philippine Sea, east of Appari, Cagayan has developed into a tropical depression according to Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration early Thursday, 24 August. In its 5:00 am bulletin, PAGASA said Tropical Depression Goring packs maximum sustained winds of 55 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 70 km/h. Pagasa said Goring is less likely to bring heavy rainfall, but any westward shift in the track forecast may bring heavy rains over parts of Cagayan Valley in the next three days. "GORING is forecast to steadily intensify throughout the forecast period and may reach tropical storm category tonight or tomorrow early morning," Pagasa said. "It may be upgraded into a typhoon category by Sunday during the southward segment of its looping track," it continued. The post LPA found east of Cagayan strengthens, becomes TD ‘Goring’ appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
What to wear on Bar exams day
As the Bar exams is barely a month away the one important thing that the examinees should prepare is their outfit of the day. The guidelines were issued by the Supreme Court yesterday for the Bar examinations, and these include a dress code specifically prohibiting certain items of clothing from being worn on the day of the tests. Based on Bar Bulletin No. 6 of Bar exams chair Justice Ramon Paul Hernando, examinees must dress appropriately. Examinees are required to wear closed footwear, meaning shoes that expose an examinee’s toes or heels are not allowed and they are also barred from wearing bottoms that are ripped or are above the knee. Prohibited as well are garments with exposed shoulders or sleeveless tops, cropped tops, or see-through tops that show their underwear. The Bar bulletin said examinees must wear comfortable but appropriate and decent attire, keeping in mind that the examinations is a Supreme Court proceeding. They are also advised to not only have the testing software installed in their laptops, but to make sure the surface of their gadgets and its external components “appear as plain, as neutral, as undistracting to others, and as unindicative of cheating as possible.” Examinees was also advised to remove stickers or decorations, and disable built-in or added lighting effects or fixtures on the laptop, keyboard, or mouse and they are also required to use a transparent bag for their essentials. They must bring packed lunch food and utensils, as food concessionaire will not be allowed in the testing centers as they won’t be allowed to leave the premises during lunch breaks, and will be prohibited from accepting food or drink from outsiders or bar personnel while the examinations are ongoing. The SC also encouraged the examinees to package their meals in reusable food containers. The post What to wear on Bar exams day appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
PAGASA: 2-3 cyclones may enter or develop inside PAR in August
Around two or three tropical cyclones are expected to enter or develop inside the Philippine area of responsibility within this month, according to the forecast of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration. These cyclones will either make landfall and cross the Philippines, or “recurve” and do not make landfall. In the latest PAGASA weather bulletin, the typhoon-enhanced southwest monsoon or "habagat" will still bring significant rains over the Ilocos Region, Zambales, Bataan, Pampanga, Bulacan, Occidental Mindoro, and the northern portion of Palawan, including Calamian, Cuyo and Kalayaan Islands, in the next three days. PAGASA warned that flooding and rain-induced landslides may be experienced in the affected communities. The state weather bureau said the next tropical cyclones will be given the local names of Goring, Hanna and Ineng. It is projecting "near-normal" rainfall for most of the Philippines between August and September, with a "higher probability of near to above-normal rainfall throughout the country.” In August, PAGASA said four common climatological tracks occur, including the recurving toward the northern part of PAR (non-landfalling) or Japan, enhancing the effect of the southwest monsoon, or “habagat”; recurving toward the northwestern part of PAR (non-landfalling) or Taiwan, strengthening "habagat’s" effect; landfalling and traversing the extreme northern islands of the Philippines, then moving toward Hong Kong or Vietnam; and landfalling or traversing the northern parts of Luzon, then moving toward Vietnam. The Philippines is so far hit by tropical cyclones Amang, Betty, Chedeng, Dodong, Egay and the latest was Falcon. The post PAGASA: 2-3 cyclones may enter or develop inside PAR in August appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Typhoon Falcon strengthens, enhances ‘habagat’
Typhoon Falcon's enhancement of the southwest monsoon or "habagat" will bring a significant amount of rain in the next three days, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration on Monday In its latest weather bulletin, PAGASA said "Falcon" has maintained its strength as it moves north-northwestward at 15 kilometers per hour on Monday morning—with its center last tracked over 1,045 km east of extreme Northern Luzon. It packs maximum sustained winds of 150 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 185 kph. PAGASA said "Falcon" may exit the Philippine area of responsibility between Tuesday afternoon and Tuesday evening. It is forecast to further intensify over the next two days and may reach its peak intensity Tuesday or on Wednesday. When outside the PAR region, the typhoon will turn west-northwestward and pass close— with landfall not ruled out—over Okinawa Islands in the Ryukyu archipelago between Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning while gradually decelerating. The "Falcon"-enhanced southwest monsoon will continue to bring occasional monsoon rains over the western portion of Luzon and Visayas. ‘Falcon’ is the sixth cyclone to hit the Philippines this year. PAGASA said the hoisting of Wind Signal due to "Falcon" over any locality in the country remains “unlikely” based on the current forecast scenario. However, the enhanced Southwest Monsoon will bring gusty conditions over Zambales, Bataan, the central and southern portions of Aurora, Pampanga, Bulacan, Metro Manila, and most of Ilocos Region, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Bicol Region and Western Visayas on Monday. Gusty conditions will prevail in Batanes, Babuyan Islands, Abra, Benguet, Zambales, Bataan, the central and southern portions of Aurora, Pampanga, Bulacan, Metro Manila, and most of Ilocos Region, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Bicol Region and Western Visayas throughout on Tuesday. On Wednesday, gusty conditions will be experienced in Batanes, Babuyan Islands, Ilocos Region, Abra, Benguet, Aurora, Zambales, Bataan, Bulacan, Pampanga, Metro Manila, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, the western portion of Northern Samar and most of Western Visayas. The typhoon-enhanced "habagat" will bring moderate to rough seas over the coastal waters along the northern (1.2 to 2.8 m), western (2.5 to 3.5 m), and southern (1.5 to 3.0 m) seaboards of Luzon. PAGASA advised mariners of small seacraft to take precautionary measures when venturing over these waters. “If inexperienced or operating ill-equipped vessels, avoid navigating in these conditions,” it warned. The post Typhoon Falcon strengthens, enhances ‘habagat’ appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
‘Dodong’ affects over 1,600 people nationwide
The effects of tropical storm "Dodong" (known internationally as Talim) and the southwest monsoon, or "habagat," impacted more than 1,600 people nationwide, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said on Sunday. In its 8:00 a.m. bulletin, Dodong and its effects on Habagat have so far affected 1,638 people, or 491 families, and forced 1,508 people to move from their homes in Regions 1 (Ilocos), Region 3 (Central Luzon), Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon), Mimaropa (Mindoro Oriental and Occidental, Marinduque, Romblon, and Palawan), and the National Capital Region. Over 1,400 people who had to leave their homes were relocated to 36 relief centers in the affected areas. NDRRMC also said that the weather affected 26 roads, four bridge parts, and 24 seaports. The inclement weather also caused class suspensions in 66 cities and municipalities, 23 canceled seaport trips, and water and power supply interruptions in several areas. The agency said that local government units across the country and the Department of Social Welfare and Development have given out P267,338.84 to help those Filipinos affected by the typhoon. Earlier, the state weather bureau said that Dodong or Talim was last seen 390 kilometers (km) west of Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, moving 20 km per hour with maximum steady winds of 85 kph and gusts of up to 105 kph. But it also said that Dodong's changes to the southwest monsoon, or "habagat," will make it rain in most of the country. For context, Dodong left the Philippine area of responsibility on Saturday afternoon. PAGASA said in its weather report that the southwest monsoon will continue to bring rain to many parts of the country on Sunday. The post ‘Dodong’ affects over 1,600 people nationwide appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
All wind signals down as Dodong maintains strength over WPS
All wind signals have been lifted as Tropical Depression "Dodong" maintains its strength over the West Philippine Sea according to PAGASA early Saturday, 15 July. In its 5:00 am bulletin, the state weather bureau said Dodong's center has been found west of Sinait, Ilocos Sur packing maximum sustained winds of 55 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 70 km/h. The tropical depression is currently moving westward at 20km/h. PAGASA, however, said that the enhanced Southwest Monsoon or habagat may still bring gusty conditions over Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, Batanes, the eastern portion of Isabela, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Zambales, Bataan, Bulacan, Pampanga, Aurora, Metro Manila, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, and Western Visayas today. Meanwhile, a marine gale warning is in effect over the western seaboards of the Ilocos Region, Zambales, Bataan, Occidental Mindoro, and Palawan. The post All wind signals down as Dodong maintains strength over WPS appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
TD Dodong continues to reorganize over the WPS
The state weather bureau PAGASA said the Tropical Depression Dodong continues to reorganize over the West Philippine Sea as it is forecast to exit the Philippine area of responsibility on Saturday evening or on Sunday morning. In its 11 p.m. weather bulletin, PAGASA said TD Dodong is expected to track generally northwestward until Sunday morning, while gradually accelerating before turning more west-northwestward going towards southern China. PAGASA said accumulated rainfall today will be around 50 to 100 millimeters in La Union and Pangasinan. Flooding and rain-induced landslides are possible during these weather conditions. A strong breeze to near gale strength winds is expected within any of the areas where Wind Signal No.1 is currently in effect. Meanwhile, an enhanced Southwest Monsoon may bring gusty conditions over the areas of Ilocos Region—not under any wind signal, Cordillera Administrative Region, Batanes, Isabela, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Central Luzon, Metro Manila, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, and Western Visayas. Gusty conditions will prevail over the Ilocos Region, Zambales, Bataan, Cavite, MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, Western Visayas, and the southern portion of Quezon on Sunday. Similar conditions will be experienced by Ilocos Region, Zambales, Bataan, Cavite, Oriental Mindoro, Palawan, Romblon, and Antique on Monday. PAGASA said TD Dodong and the enhanced Southwest Monsoon may bring moderate to rough seas, ranging from 1.5 to 2.5 meters over the eastern and 2.0 to 3.5 m in western seaboards of Northern Luzon, and the western seaboards of Central and Southern Luzon will have 2.0 to 3.5 m. The state weather bureau advised mariners of small seacrafts to take precautionary measures when venturing out to sea. PAGASA said TD Dodong may reach tropical storm category on Saturday and may be upgraded into a severe tropical storm on Monday over the waters south of Hong Kong. The post TD Dodong continues to reorganize over the WPS appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Combined LPA, Habagat to affect most part of Phl— Pagasa
Rainy weather will be experienced throughout the country due to the combined effects of the low-pressure area off Infanta, Quezon, and the southwest monsoon or Habagat, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Administration said Thursday. Citing the latest PAGASA bulletin, weather specialist Patrick Del Mundo said that the LPA is unlikely to become a tropical cyclone in the next 24 hours but already affects several parts of the country. “This LPA remained less likely to become a tropical cyclone in the next 24 hours, but we are expecting it to move closer to parts of Aurora, Quezon, and Camarines Norte area,” Del Mundo reported. However, PAGASA has not ruled out the possibility of the weather disturbance intensifying into a tropical depression. The LPA was last tracked 90 kilometers over Northeast of Infanta, Quezon, or 85 km Southeast of Baler, Aurora (15.3°N, 122.3°E). Del Mundo said the Southwest Monsoon is still affecting Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. “Due to the combined effects of LPA and southwest monsoon, we expect the sky to be cloudy throughout the day, along with scattered rain, lightning, and thunder,” he added. The combined LPA and the southwest monsoon will trigger rain showers and thunderstorms called “monsoon rains” in Metro Manila, Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, CALABARZON, and MIMAROPA. Southwest Monsoon will bring occasional rains over Bicol Region and Western Visayas. PAGASA warned that scattered to widespread rains could cause possible flooding or landslides in the above-mentioned areas. While Central and Eastern Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao, BARMM, and SOCCSKSARGEN will experience Cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms due to Habagat. Isolated rain showers or thunderstorms will prevail over the Caraga and Davao Region due to localized thunderstorms. The post Combined LPA, Habagat to affect most part of Phl— Pagasa appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
El Niño has begun
According to PAGASA's official bulletin, the agency's recent monitoring indicates that the warming of sea surface temperatures along the equatorial Pacific has developed into a weak El Niño, which will strengthen in the coming months. El Niño causes severe changes in the climate. "It increases the likelihood of below-normal rainfall conditions, which could bring negative impacts (such as dry spells and droughts) in some areas of the country, that affects different climate-sensitive sectors such as water resources, agriculture, energy, health and public safety," the bulletin indicated. Habagat can also be expected, which may result in severe rainfall conditions. The post El Niño has begun appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Chedeng out of PAR; habagat continues to bring rains
Severe tropical storm ‘Chedeng’ has left the Philippine area of responsibility but will continue to enhance the southwest monsoon or habagat according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration. In its latest weather bulletin Monday morning, the state weather bureau said occasional to monsoon rains will continue over the western portions of Luzon including Metro Manila in the next three days. Pagasa said ‘Chedeng’ as of 3 a.m. was located 1,550 kilometers east northeast of extreme northern Luzon moving northeast at 35km/h packing maximum sustained winds of 110km/h with gustiness of 135km/h. Ilocos Region, Zambales and Bataan will continue to experience monsoon rains. Metro Manila, Batanes, Babuyan Islands, Abra, Benguet, the rest of Central Luzon, CALABARZON, Occidental Mindoro and Northern Palawan including Calamian and Cuyo Islands will experience cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms. The rest of the country, on the other hand, will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms brought by habagat or localized thunderstorms. The post Chedeng out of PAR; habagat continues to bring rains appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»