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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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
PRO-Davao awaiting order from Senate’s sgt-at-arms to arrest Pastor Quiboloy
THE Police Regional Office-Davao (PRO-Davao) has confirmed that they have not deployed law enforcers to arrest Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, a long-time religious fugitive in the country as they are awaiting a direct signal from the Office of Sergeant-at-Arms (Osaa) in the Senate......»»
Survival – the Ivatan way
The Ivatans are an Austronesian ethnolinguistic group inhabiting the Batan islands – Batanes and Babuyan islands in the northernmost Philippines......»»
Batanes seaport to be funded by US
A plan is underway to construct a United States-funded civilian port in Batanes, chosen for its strategic significance and proximity to Taiwan......»»
China has no say in Batanes military plans — DND
The DND stressed that it is mandated to secure the sovereignty of the Philippines' sovereignty and territorial integrity. .....»»
Philippines will increase military presence in islands facing Taiwan
MANILA, The Philippines: The Philippines is set to bolster its military presence on islands adjacent to Taiwan, aiming to enhance its territorial defense capabilities, as announced by Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro. During his visit to naval facilities on the remote Batanes islands, less than 125 miles from Taiwan, Teodoro instructed the military to increase troop deployments and called for the development o.....»»
Philippines Defense Secretary wants more troops in islands near Taiwan
MANILA, The Philippines: The Philippines is set to bolster its military presence on islands adjacent to Taiwan, aiming to enhance its territorial defense capabilities, as announced by Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro. During his visit to naval facilities on the remote Batanes islands, less than 125 miles from Taiwan, Teodoro instructed the military to increase troop deployments and called for the development o.....»»
China warns PH to “tread carefully” on Taiwan issue
MANILA, Philippines— China issued a subtle warning to the Philippines concerning Taiwan, advising Filipino officials to “tread carefully” on the matter of the “red line.” China made the remark following an order by Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. to raise military presence in Batanes, the Philippines’ northernmost province that is very near Taiwan. “I.....»»
China urges Philippines not to play with fire on Taiwan question
The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Thursday urged the Philippines not to "play with fire" on the Taiwan question. According to reports, the Philippines' defense chief has ordered the military to boost the number of troops and structures on the Batanes islands which are less than 200 km from China's Taiwan region. In response at a daily press briefing, Wang Wenbin, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Minis.....»»
China urges Philippines not to play with fire on Taiwan question
The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Thursday urged the Philippines not to "play with fire" on the Taiwan question. According to reports, the Philippines' defense chief has ordered the military to boost the number of troops and structures on the Batanes islands which are less than 200 km from China's Taiwan region. In response at a daily press briefing, Wang Wenbin, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Minis.....»»
Easterlies, amihan to bring rain, overcast skies across most of PH — Pagasa
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) on Friday cautioned residents in low-lying areas about potential flash floods and landslides due to the northeast monsoon (amihan) and easterlies. The state weather bureau reported that Batanes and Babuyan Islands would experience overcast skies with rain because of the amihan. It also said.....»»
US, Philippines hold joint patrols in South China sea near Taiwan
BANGKOK, Thailand: In response to heightened Chinese activity in the South China Sea, the United States and the Philippines have initiated joint air and maritime patrols, strengthening regional cooperation. The Philippine Air Force disclosed that it had participated in joint patrols near Batanes, the northernmost Philippine province, located only 200 kilometers (125 miles) from Taiwan - an island China claims as.....»»
US, Philippines stage joint air and maritime patrols near Taiwan
BANGKOK, Thailand: In response to heightened Chinese activity in the South China Sea, the United States and the Philippines have initiated joint air and maritime patrols, strengthening regional cooperation. The Philippine Air Force disclosed that it had participated in joint patrols near Batanes, the northernmost Philippine province, located only 200 kilometers (125 miles) from Taiwan - an island China claims as.....»»
US, Philippines Conduct Patrols in South China Sea
The United States and the Philippines were conducting joint air and maritime patrols in the South China Sea, which come as the two countries step up cooperation in the face of growingly aggressive Chinese activity in the area.The Philippine Air Force said on Wednesday its aircraft had taken part in joint patrols on Tuesday in the vicinity of Batanes, the northernmost province of the Philippines, which is only ab.....»»
US, Philippines Conduct Patrols in South China Sea
The United States and the Philippines were conducting joint air and maritime patrols in the South China Sea, which come as the two countries step up cooperation in the face of growingly aggressive Chinese activity in the area.The Philippine Air Force said on Wednesday its aircraft had taken part in joint patrols on Tuesday in the vicinity of Batanes, the northernmost province of the Philippines, which is only ab.....»»
Tolentino inaugurates Batanes naval detachment
Sen. Francis Tolentino led yesterday the inauguration of a naval detachment in this island, the northernmost in Batanes near the Taiwan Strait......»»
Typhoon Jenny weakens ahead of PAR exit
Jenny was last seen 180 kilometers northwest of Itbayat town in Batanes, with peak winds reaching 155 km per hour near the center and gusts of up to 190 kph. .....»»
Typhoon Jenny: Wind signals still up
Heavy rainfall and strong winds due to Typhoon Jenny are expected to continue over parts of Batanes and Northern Luzon today even though the cyclone is forecast to leave the Philippine area of responsibility by tomorrow......»»