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Compressor fisherman who went missing found dead in Bantayan
CEBU CITY, Philippines – A fisherman who had gone missing for three days was found dead on the coasts off of Bantayan town in Bantayan Island, northern Cebu. Police in Bantayan confirmed retrieving the body of a fisherman found floating within the seawaters in Brgy. Kabac, Bantayan on Monday, March 4. The victim was identified.....»»
Harnessing wind power: Santa Fe as next training ground for Olympic-bound kiteboarders
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Summer came in early this year in Santa Fe in Bantayan Island, Cebu. One weekend in February, kites were flying over the town’s coasts in Barangay Ocoy, dotting the skies in colorful specks. But these were not ordinary kites. Spanning up to 10 meters in width, which is equivalent to three,.....»»
IN PHOTOS: The beauty that is Bantayan Island
SANTA FE, CEBU, Philippines – Nestled like a hidden gem in the crystal clear waters of the Tañon Strait and the Visayan Sea, Bantayan Island stands as an enchanting reminder of the natural beauty of the Cebu Province. Renowned for its pristine white sand beaches, crystal-clear waters, and vibrant local culture, Bantayan Island is a.....»»
Famed environmental warrior graces RC Manila assembly
The Rotary Club of Manila had a brilliant, unique guest speaker at its last weekly members’ meeting at the Manila Polo Club — the famed, internationally acclaimed author, lawyer, environmental activist, and recipient, in 2009, of what is regarded as the Nobel Prize of Asia, the Ramon Magsaysay Award (non-category), Antonio Oposa Jr. For about an hour and a half last Thursday, 21 September 2023, RC Manila members, officers and guests at the MPC’s Turf Room alternately stood up to sing along and listen to Oposa’s telling of “good stories,” his way, he said, of promoting and creating awareness for his advocacies and his passion for the environment. Oposa earned a law degree from the University of the Philippines College of Law. For a short time, he worked in a law firm, until he realized that his heart was not in the practice of law but rather with nature and the environment. He traveled to Norway and enrolled in a course on energy and the environment at the University of Oslo’s summer program and afterwards, to Boston, where he pursued and later obtained his LLM at the Harvard Law School in 1997. [caption id="attachment_188497" align="aligncenter" width="525"] Valiant environmental warrior Antonio Oposa: ‘My biggest achievement is that I have turned some of my adversaries into co-advocates. And what could be more inspiring now than to see their own children out there, protecting the sea?’[/caption] In 1993, Oposa made global headlines for the landmark case, Minors Oposa v Factoran where the Supreme Court ruled that the 43 children counseled by Oposa, who filed legal action against the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, seeking cancellation by the agency of existing timber license agreements and stopping the issuance of new ones, ruled in favor of the plaintiffs. “The case was brought to court amid the government’s then granting over 90 logging companies permits to cut down nearly four million hectares of old-growth forest when only 850,000 hectares remained. And forests were being logged at a rate of some 200,000 hectares per year! I told the Court how my son, only three at that time, would no longer see these forests by the time he was 10. I couldn’t help thinking, that if this wasn’t stopped not a single old-growth forest would remain for him and future generations to enjoy,” Oposa said. The case had initially been dismissed in trial court on the ground that there was no legal personality to sue. Oposa elevated the case to the Supreme Court, and in a much-hailed case of intergenerational responsibility, the Supreme Court upheld the legal standing and right of the children to initiate action on their behalf and on behalf of generations yet unborn. What was so remarkable about the case is that Oposa sued on behalf of generations yet unborn and today that milestone case is known in Philippine and global jurisprudence as the “Oposa Doctrine.” For its part, the Philippine Supreme Court, too, carved a permanent niche for itself in environmental law with its promulgation of Oposa v Factoran. It secured its place in history, earning praises from the international environmental community and a reputation as a champion of the right to a healthy environment. Oposa also recounted at this talk at the RC Manila meeting last Thursday another epic landmark case involving the legal tussle he waged against 11 government agencies for the cleaning up of severely polluted Manila Bay. In December 2008, a decade after he filed that case, the Supreme Court issued a decision in his favor. In a continuing mandamus ruling, the Supreme Court ordered all defendant agencies to implement a time-bound action plan that would clean up Manila Bay and to give the Court a progress report on the matter every three months. Oposa talked about the Island Sea Camp he organized in 2001 in Bantayan Island where he gave children lessons on coral reefs, snorkeling and sustainable practices. In 2003, 2004, while holding weekend training camps for children in the Sea Camp “we noticed the rampant illegal fishing going on. Dynamite fishing and commercial fishing intrusions into prohibited coastal zones went unchecked. Something had to be done,” related Oposa. Thus, was born the Visayan Sea Squadron. “I organized a strike team with crack enforcers from the National Bureau of Investigation, Navy, fishermen, sea watch volunteers, lawyers, law students and even a few foreigners. The target was not small fishermen but crime syndicates and operators behind the sale of blasting caps and dynamite powder. Seizures and raids followed,” he said. Operations were so effective that word went out that his friend Jojo de la Victoria, the fearless Cebu City Bantay Dagat (Sea Watch) chief, and Oposa were targets of assassination. A local newspaper interviewed De la Victoria, revealing an intelligence report about illegal fishing operators putting up a P1-million bounty for him and Oposa. In 12 April 2006, 48 hours after he was interviewed, De la Victoria was felled by a hired gunman outside his house in Cebu City. “Jojo’s life was not in vain. After his funeral, a core team met for dinner to regroup. The tide of illegal fishing started to turn. Exploits of the Visayan Sea Squadron — and the courage and synergy of the men and women who made it happen — became known far and wide,” Oposa said. He continued, “Four years after Jojo died, Visayan Sea Squadron co-founder Alfredo Marañon was elected governor of Negros Occidental province. He gathered the other governors in the region to begin a restorative plan for the Visayan Sea which encompasses an area of over a million hectares. The governors passed a landmark joint resolution declaring the entire Visayan Sea a marine reserve.” For his valiant work as an environmental warrior, Oposa has been the recipient of many award in recognition of his valiant work as an environmental warrior. Aside from receiving the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2009, he was given the equally prestigious Center for International Environmental Law Award in 2008. Earlier, in 1997, he was conferred the United Nations Environment Programme Global 500 Roll of Honor, the highest UN honor in the field of the environment. Asked if there was anything about his attainments that gives him the most satisfaction, Oposa said, “My biggest achievement is not that I caught this violator and that violator when we were busy with our Visayan Sea Squadron operations; it is that I have turned my adversaries into co-advocates. Some of those who had opposed me are now supporting me in my advocacies. And what could be more inspiring than to see their own children helping us out there, protecting the sea?” The post Famed environmental warrior graces RC Manila assembly appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Swimming now allowed in Bantayan Bay in Cordova
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Cordova’s Bantayan Bay was reopened to the public on Sunday, July 16. Aside from allowing town residents and guests to swim in their waters, the municipal government also prepared a grilling station where they can prepare their meals. The municipal government said that swimming was allowed in the area from 5 […] The post Swimming now allowed in Bantayan Bay in Cordova appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Vivant eyes wind energy for RE goal
After its recent buyout of a solar asset, Vivant Energy, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cebu-based listed firm Vivant Corporation, is now eyeing to venture into wind energy development to achieve its renewable energy targets. Vivant president Emil Andre Garcia, during an annual meeting this week, disclosed that the company has committed to help unlock the country’s budding wind power potential through investments. “Vivant Energy is committed to playing a meaningful role in energy transformation and to accelerate growth and improvement of power services in the country,” Garcia said. ESG at the forefront of company strategy “As we look back at the challenges and achievements that propelled us to continue to improve everyday living for the past 20 years, we put environmental, social, and governance, or ESG at the forefront of our strategy to achieve long-term sustainable profits,” he said. In demonstrating its commitment to sustainability, Garcia said Vivant Energy allotted P21 billion, or about 75 percent of its total spending up to 2030, to bankroll clean energy projects. The company targets to have 30 percent renewable energy in its power generation portfolio by 2030 — aligned with the company’s ESG framework. Vivant Energy recently acquired San Ildefonso Alternative Energy Corporation, which will develop a 22-megawatt or MW solar power plant in Bulacan. Another fully owned subsidiary, COREnergy, contributes to the renewable energy target by growing its rooftop solar business from 2 MW to 6 MW in 2022. Solar rooftop generation COREnergy, a retail company that offers total energy solutions to commercial and industrial establishments, aims to add 18MW of solar rooftop generation capacity by the end of the year. Notably, Vivant Energy’s recent acquisition of the shares of its partner Gigawatt Power Inc. in companies operating and owning power plants in off-grid areas will also play a vital role in contributing to the entire group’s social and economic development. The company now has full ownership of Isla Mactan Power CCorporation, which operates the 23.3-MW diesel power plant that provides stable and reliable power in Bantayan Island, Cebu. Vivant Energy has investments in energy generation, retail electricity supply, and energy-related engineering solutions in Luzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao. The post Vivant eyes wind energy for RE goal appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Vivant Energy eyes wind dev’t foray
After its recent buyout of a solar asset, Vivant Energy, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cebu-based listed firm Vivant Corporation, is now eyeing to venture into wind energy development to achieve its renewable energy targets. Vivant President Emil Andre M. Garcia, during an annual meeting this week, disclosed that the company has committed to help unlock the country's wind power potential through investments. “Vivant Energy is committed to playing a meaningful role in energy transformation and to accelerate growth and improvement of power services in the country,” Garcia said. “As we look back at the challenges and achievements that propelled us to continue to improve everyday living for the past 20 years, we put environmental, social and governance, or ESG at the forefront of our strategy to achieve long-term sustainable profits,” he said. In demonstrating its commitment to sustainability, Garcia said Vivant Energy allotted P21 billion, or about 75 percent of its total spending up to 2030, to bankroll clean energy projects. The company targets to have 30 percent renewable energy in its power generation portfolio by 2030 — aligned with the company’s ESG framework. Vivant Energy recently acquired San Ildefonso Alternative Energy Corporation, which will develop a 22-megawatt or MW solar power plant in Bulacan. Another fully owned subsidiary, COREnergy, contributes to the renewable energy target by growing its rooftop solar business from 2 MW to 6 MW in 2022. COREnergy, a retail company that offers total energy solutions to commercial and industrial establishments, aims to add 18MW of solar rooftop generation capacity by the end of the year. Notably, Vivant Energy’s recent acquisition of the shares of its partner Gigawatt Power Inc. in companies operating and owning power plants in off-grid areas will also play a vital role in contributing to the entire group’s social and economic development. The company now has full ownership of Isla Mactan Power Corporation, which operates the 23.3-MW diesel power plant that provides stable and reliable power in Bantayan Island, Cebu. Vivant Energy has investments in energy generation, retail electricity supply, and energy-related engineering solutions in Luzon, the Visayas and Mindanao. The post Vivant Energy eyes wind dev’t foray appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Cebu gov irked over failed market value submissions
Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia has vented her ire on 16 municipal assessors who allegedly failed to submit an updated assessment of the fair market values of improvements on business establishments in their areas. The governor stressed that an under-declaration of the fair market value of business establishments in the province is a form of corruption because it deprives the government of income that would finance programs and services for the people. Garcia had already met with the erring municipal assessors and after getting their side, the governor ordered them to get the job done in three weeks. She stressed that because of a decreased national tax allocation for local government units this year, the local chief executives would be hard-pressed in coming up with additional sources of funds to compensate for the loss income and continually finance their programs and projects for the year. For Cebu province, the NTA is down to P4.8 billion from P5.9 billion in 2022. Provincial Treasurer Atty. Roy Salubre explained that it was due to a decreased national collection by the Bureau of Internal Revenue at the height of the pandemic in 2020. In March, Garcia ordered the formation of an assessment team in all 44 municipalities of the province that would religiously survey and report the updated improvements done by business establishments in their respective LGUs for improved real property tax collection. The province gets a share of the RPT from the municipalities. Among the municipalities that failed to submit its assessment duties were Bantayan, Daanbantayan, Asturias, Pinamungajan, Badian, Dumanjug, San Francisco, Alegria, Borbon, Madridejos, Santa Fe, Santander, Tabuelan, Malabuyoc, Ronda and Samboan. The post Cebu gov irked over failed market value submissions appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Vivant grows off-grid coverage with fresh investments
Vivant Energy, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cebu-based listed firm Vivant Corporation, will acquire the shares of partner Gigawatt Power Inc. in companies operating and owning power plants in off-grid areas. In a stock report on Friday, Vivant said the planned buyout will effectively expand Vivant Energy’s investments in Small Power Utilities Group or SPUG to 63.3 megawatts in attributable installed capacity from 35.2 MW. Gigawatt Power Inc. owns half the shares in Delta P Inc., Calamian Islands Power Corporation, La Pampanga Energy Corporation and Culna Renewable Energy Corporation as well as 35 percent in Isla Norte Power Corporation. Market leader “One of our goals is to be the market leader in SPUG. But, over and above achieving that goal, this acquisition ties in with our (commitments to provide) stable and reliable power to drive local business growth,” Vivant Energy CEO Arlo A.G. Sarmiento said. Delta P owns a 31.1-MW bunker-fired power plant in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. CIPC owns a 7.35-MW bunker-fired power plant in Coron and a 0.91-MW diesel power plant in Busuanga. Isla Norte operates a 23.3-MW diesel power plant in Bantayan Island, Cebu. LPEC will develop a 16.4-MW power plant in Porac, Pampanga while CREC will develop a hybrid power plant — combining solar, battery, and diesel — in the islands of Culion and Linapacan in Palawan. Vivant Energy has investments in energy generation, retail electricity supply, and energy-related engineering solutions in Luzon, the Visayas and Mindanao. The post Vivant grows off-grid coverage with fresh investments appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Rota, Magis Eagles big man, invited to NBA basketball camp in Abu Dhabi
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC) Magis Eagles’ big man Jelo Mar Rota received a very rare opportunity to represent the Philippines in 13th Basketball Without Borders (BWB) Asia Camp of the National Basketball Association (NBA) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates later this year. Rota, a native of Bantayan Island […] The post Rota, Magis Eagles big man, invited to NBA basketball camp in Abu Dhabi appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Cebu-based Vivant grows off-grid coverage with fresh investments
Vivant Energy, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cebu-based listed firm Vivant Corporation, will acquire the shares of partner Gigawatt Power Inc. in companies operating and owning power plants in off-grid areas. In a stock report on Friday, Vivant said the planned buyout will effectively expand Vivant Energy’s investments in Small Power Utilities Group or SPUG to 63.3 megawatts in attributable installed capacity from 35.2 MW. Gigawatt Power Inc. owns half the shares in Delta P Inc., Calamian Islands Power Corporation, La Pampanga Energy Corporation and Culna Renewable Energy Corporation, as well as 35 percent of Isla Norte Power Corporation. “One of our goals is to be the market leader in SPUG. But, over and above achieving that goal, this acquisition ties in with our (commitments to provide) stable and reliable power to drive local business growth,” Vivant Energy CEO Arlo A.G. Sarmiento said. Delta P owns a 31.1-MW bunker-fired power plant in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. CIPC owns a 7.35-MW bunker-fired power plant in Coron and a 0.91-MW diesel power plant in Busuanga. Isla Norte operates a 23.3-MW diesel power plant in Bantayan Island, Cebu. LPEC will develop a 16.4-MW power plant in Porac, Pampanga while CREC will develop a hybrid power plant — combining solar, battery and diesel — in the islands of Culion and Linapacan in Palawan. Vivant Energy has investments in energy generation, retail electricity supply, and energy-related engineering solutions in Luzon, the Visayas and Mindanao. The post Cebu-based Vivant grows off-grid coverage with fresh investments appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Cebu-based Vivant grows off-grid coverage with fresh investments
Vivant Energy, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cebu-based listed firm Vivant Corporation, will acquire the shares of partner Gigawatt Power Inc. in companies operating and owning power plants in off-grid areas. In a stock report on Friday, Vivant said the planned buyout will effectively expand Vivant Energy’s investments in Small Power Utilities Group or SPUG to 63.3 megawatts in attributable installed capacity from 35.2 MW. Gigawatt Power Inc. owns half the shares in Delta P Inc., Calamian Islands Power Corporation, La Pampanga Energy Corporation, and Culna Renewable Energy Corporation as well as 35 percent in Isla Norte Power Corporation. “One of our goals is to be the market leader in SPUG. But, over and above achieving that goal, this acquisition ties in with our (commitments to provide) stable and reliable power to drive local business growth,” Vivant Energy CEO Arlo A.G. Sarmiento said. Delta P owns a 31.1-MW bunker-fired power plant in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. CIPC owns a 7.35-MW bunker-fired power plant in Coron and a 0.91-MW diesel power plant in Busuanga. Isla Norte operates a 23.3-MW diesel power plant in Bantayan Island, Cebu. LPEC will develop a 16.4-MW power plant in Porac, Pampanga while CREC will develop a hybrid power plant — combining solar, battery, and diesel — in the islands of Culion and Linapacan in Palawan. Vivant Energy has investments in energy generation, retail electricity supply, and energy-related engineering solutions in Luzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao. The post Cebu-based Vivant grows off-grid coverage with fresh investments appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
LTO Opens One-Stop-Shop in Bantayan
The Land Transportation Office 7 (LTO 7) opened a one-stop LTO shop in Sta. Fe in Bantayan Island to cater to drivers in the northernmost part of Cebu on May 24, 2023. LTO 7 has already opened a satellite office in Sta. Fe in the Island of Bantayan, however, they still need to go to […].....»»
Bong Go commends TESDA graduates in Cebu
Senator Bong Go, an advocate for quality education, congratulated all Technical Education and Skills Development Authority graduates during their commencement exercises held at the respective sports complexes of Bantayan and San Remigio towns in Cebu on 3 and 4 May, respectively. “Binabati ko po ang lahat ng mga graduates ng Technical Education and Skills Development Authority ngayong araw na ito. Malaking tagumpay po ito para sa inyong lahat dulot ng inyong mga pagsisikap upang makumpleto ang inyong pag-aaral,” expressed Go in a video message. “Habang ipinagdiriwang natin ang inyong graduation, lubos din akong nagpapasalamat sa TESDA dahil matagumpay ito na nakapagbibigay ng mga kakayahan at kasanayan sa ating mga kababayan upang mabigyan sila ng job at livelihood opportunities, at magkaroon ng mas magandang kinabukasan,” he continued. Go highlighted that the ceremony marked a significant milestone in the lives of the graduates, as they successfully completed rigorous training programs that equipped them with practical skills needed in various industries. Acknowledging the challenges that the graduates have faced along the way, Go encouraged them to embrace their accomplishments and look ahead to a more promising future. He then stressed that the skills they have acquired will not only benefit them individually but also contribute to the nation's progress. “We need more skilled workers in various industries, and I encourage you, graduates, to use your newly acquired skills to help our country's economy grow. You are now equipped to contribute to our society and make a positive impact in your respective communities,” cited Go. The senator also gave recognition to TESDA as he highlighted its crucial role in providing accessible and quality technical education to Filipinos. He stated that the government remains committed to enhancing and expanding TESDA's programs to cater to the evolving needs of various sectors. Furthermore, the senator urged the graduates to use their acquired skills responsibly and to continuously improve themselves. He likewise reiterated his commitment to champion legislation and initiatives that shall promote a conducive environment for their professional growth. As Chairman of the Senate Committee on Sports, Go authored and co-sponsored Republic Act No. 11470, establishing the National Academy of Sports in 2020. The NAS is a government-run academy aimed at developing the country’s future athletes by offering quality secondary education with a special curriculum on sports for gifted young Filipinos who want to enhance their physical and mental capabilities in sports. In line with this, Go sent his team to provide assistance such as shirts, fans, grocery packs, and snacks to a total of 613 graduates. “Sa mga pamilya at mahal sa buhay ng ating graduates, salamat po sa inyong suporta sa kanila. Ang inyong pagmamahal ay malaking tulong sa kanilang tagumpay,” Go remarked. “Muli, binabati ko po kayo sa inyong graduation. Tumulong po sana tayo na mas mapaunlad pa ang ating bayan at hangad ko po ang inyong magandang kinabukasan,” he concluded. The post Bong Go commends TESDA graduates in Cebu appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Bantayan Parish Museum: Fighting centuries-old ‘fake news’
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Bantayan Parish Museum in Bantayan town, Cebu not only houses relics and artifacts of significant religious value. It also aims to debunk centuries-old “fake news” involving how the locality observes the Holy Week. One of the museum’s highlights is the Papal Indult, a historic document that apparently granted locals in […] The post Bantayan Parish Museum: Fighting centuries-old ‘fake news’ appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Spinner dolphin rescued in Bantayan town
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Residents of Bantayan town in Bantayan Island rescued a spinner dolphin on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023. The dolphin was later on released back into the waters after local officials made sure that he was safe and in good condition. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Central Visayas (BFAR-7) said […] The post Spinner dolphin rescued in Bantayan town appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Garcia orders demolition of abandoned structures violating easement rules in Santa Fe, Bantayan
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia has ordered owners and claimants of “abandoned, occupied, dilapidated, ruined, and obsolete” illegal structures on the beachfront of Sta. Fe, Bantayan, in northern Cebu to voluntarily demolish these until December 8, 2022. The governor issued Executive Order (EO) no. 46 on Thursday, November 24, 2022, a day […] The post Garcia orders demolition of abandoned structures violating easement rules in Santa Fe, Bantayan appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Mandaue’s Bantayan sa Hari to undergo rehabilitation
MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — The Mandaue City Government would be rehabilitating the Bantayan sa Hari, one of the city’s top heritage sites. Dr. Jocelyn Gerra, anthropologist and the city’s consultant, said that the repair is needed to stabilize the building as its portion near the mangrove area facing the Mactan Channel had some cracks. “I […] The post Mandaue’s Bantayan sa Hari to undergo rehabilitation appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Tropical Cyclone Paeng Tracker
Latest track and intensity forecast of Paeng (PAGASA) 11 p.m., Oct. 29 The state weather bureau, on Saturday evening, Oct. 29, said severe tropical storm Paeng (international name: Nalgae) will likely exit the Luzon landmass within 6 to 12 hours, adding that based on the latest forecast track, it may leave the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) on Monday, Oct. 31. Paeng has crossed the Laguna de Bay and the Metro Manila-Rizal-Bulacan area and is now in the vicinity of Baliuag, Bulacan. It has maximum sustained winds of 95 kilometers per hour (kph) and gustiness of up to 160 kph. 8 p.m., Oct. 29 Severe tropical storm Paeng (international name: Nalgae) is now traversing the northern portion of Cavite. It was last spotted in the vicinity of General Mariano Alvarez, Cavite, packing maximum winds of 95 kilometers per hour (kph) and gustiness of up to 115 kph. After traversing the Cavite area, the weather disturbance will cross the southern portion of Bataan. Signal No. 3 remained hoisted in the following areas in Luzon: the central and southern portions of Zambales, Bataan, the southern portion of Bulacan, the western portion of Pampanga, Metro Manila, the southwestern portion of Quezon, Laguna, Batangas, Cavite, Rizal, the northwestern portion of Occidental Mindoro including Lubang Islands, and the northwestern portion of Oriental Mindoro. 5 p.m., Oct. 29 Paeng was last seen in the vicinity of San Pablo City, Laguna. Although it already made landfall five times, the state weather bureau said Paeng may “maintain its strength while traversing the Luzon landmass.” Its fifth and latest landfall scenario was recorded in Sariaya, Quezon at 1:40 p.m. Based on PAGASA’s latest forecast track, Paeng will continue to barrel through the Philippine landmass and will traverse the Cavite-Batangas area. 2 p.m., Oct. 29 Severe tropical storm Paeng (international name: Nalgae) is about to make its 5th landfall, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). It was last spotted over the coastal waters of San Juan, Batangas with maximum sustained winds of 95 kilometers per hour (kph) and gustiness of up to 130 kph. Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals are still raised as Paeng barrels through the country’s landmass. Signal No. 3 remained hoisted in Metro Manila, Bataan, the southern portion of Zambales, Marinduque, the northern and central portions of Quezon including Polillo Islands, Laguna, Batangas, Cavite, Rizal, the northwestern portion of Occidental Mindoro including Lubang Islands, and the northern portion of Oriental Mindoro. 11 a.m., Oct. 29 In less than 24 hours, severe tropical storm Paeng (international name: Nalgae) already made landfall four times. Its most recent landfall scenario was recorded in Santa Cruz, Marinduque at 8:40 a.m. According to PAGASA, it may make another landfall in the vicinity of the southeastern portion of Batangas before traversing the Cavite-Metro Manila-Bataan Peninsula area on Saturday, Oct. 29. Paeng may exit the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) on Monday evening, Oct. 31. 8 a.m., Oct. 29 Paeng made its third landfall over Buenavista, Quezon at 6 a.m., said the state weather bureau. Based on the latest forecast track, the center of Paeng is expected to pass close or make landfall in the vicinity of Marinduque on Saturday morning, Oct. 29 before traversing the CALABARZON-Metro Manila-Bataan Peninsula area for the remainder of the day. Wind Signal No. 3 was hoisted in Camarines Norte, the western portion of Camarines Sur, Marinduque, Quezon including Polillo Islands, Laguna, Batangas, Cavite, Metro Manila, and Rizal as Paeng barrels through Luzon. Areas under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 include Catanduanes, Albay, the western portion of Sorsogon, the western portion of Masbate including Burias Island, the southern portion of Aurora, Bulacan, Pampanga, Bataan, Tarlac, Zambales, Nueva Ecija, Pangasinan, the rest of Camarines Sur, Romblon, Oriental Mindoro, and Occidental Mindoro including Lubang Islands. Meanwhile, Wind Signal No. 1 was raised in Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino, Kalinga, Ifugao, Mountain Province, Benguet, Ilocos Sur, La Union, the rest of Aurora, the rest of Sorsogon, the rest of Masbate including Ticao Island, and the northern portion of Palawan including Calamian and Cuyo Islands, Northern Samar, Samar, Eastern Samar, Biliran, Leyte, Southern Leyte, Cebu including Bantayan and Camotes Islands, Bohol, Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental, Guimaras, Aklan, Antique, Capiz, and Iloilo. 5 a.m., Oct. 29 Severe tropical storm Paeng (international name: Nalgae) was last spotted in the vicinity of Siruma, Camarines Sur. It has maximum sustained winds of 95 kilometers per hour (kph) near the center and gustiness of up to 160 kph. The weather disturbance made its first landfall in Virac, Catanduanes at 1:10 a.m. Its second landfall was recorded in Caramoan, Camarines Sur at 1:40 a.m. 2 a.m., Oct. 29 Cyclone Paeng (international name: Nalgae) intensified into a severe tropical storm. Due to this weather disturbance, heavy to intense rains will persist over Bicol region, Western Visayas, Quezon, Polillo Islands, Marinduque, Romblon, Samar, Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, Occidental Mindoro and Oriental Mindoro until Saturday morning. Paeng will then begin to drench Metro Manila and nearby areas with intense rains as it further traverses Luzon. “Heavy to intense rains to at times torrential rains possible over Metro Manila, CALABARZON, Marinduque, Occidental Mindoro, and Oriental Mindoro [on Saturday morning through evening],” said PAGASA. PAGASA is still not ruling out the possibility of a landfall scenario over the Albay-Catanduanes area in the next 6 hours. Paeng may weaken into a tropical storm after its interaction with the Luzon landmass. 11 p.m., Oct. 28 The center of tropical storm Paeng was already over the coastal waters of Rapu-Rapu, Albay, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). Paeng was moving west-northwestward at a speed of 25 kilometers per hour (kph), while packing maximum sustained winds of 85 kph near the center and gusts of up to 105 kph. Based on its latest track, the storm may make landfall in Albay-Camarines Sur area or Catanduanes late Friday night, Oct. 28, or early Saturday morning, Oct. 29. After its landfall, PAGASA said the storm may likely to cross the Bicol peninsula until early Saturday afternoon and cross Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Quezon) and Metro Manila until evening. “After emerging over Manila Bay, Paeng will briefly pass very close or over the Bataan peninsula between tomorrow late evening (Oct. 29) and Sunday early morning (Oct. 30),” PAGASA said. 8 p.m., Oct. 28 The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) last spotted tropical storm Paeng (international name: Nalgae) 100 kilometers (km) east-northeast of Catarman, Northern Samar or 165 km east of Juban, Sorsogon. “On the forecast track the center of Paeng may make its initial landfall in the vicinity of Albay or Sorsgon this late evening (Oct. 28) or tomorrow early morning (Oct. 29) and traverse the Bicol Peninsula before emerging over the coastal waters of Quezon. Between tomorrow afternoon and evening (Oct. 29), the center of Paeng may make another landfall over the east coast of Quezon,” PAGASA said. However, PAGASA has not ruled out a possible change in the landfall scenario due to the southward shift in the forecast track. As of 8 p.m., Paeng was moving at a speed of 25 kilometers per hour (kph), while it maintained maximum sustained winds of 85 kph near the center and gusts of up to 105 kph. 5 p.m., Oct. 28 The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said tropical storm Paeng (international name: Nalgae) was last spotted 180 kilometers east of Catarman, Northern Samar. It was moving west-northwestward at a speed of 25 kilometers per hour (kph), while packing maximum sustained winds of 85 kph near the center and gusts of up to 105 kph. “Tropical storm Paeng is forecast to continue moving west-northwestward through Sunday (Oct. 30). On the forecast track the center of Paeng may make landfall or pass close to Northern Samar tonight (Oct. 28),” PAGASA said. “Afterwards, this tropical cyclone will traverse the Bicol Region this late evening (Oct. 28) through tomorrow morning (Oct. 29). Between tomorrow afternoon and evening, the center of Paeng may make another landfall over the east coast of Quezon, including Polillo Islands,” it added. Paeng is also expected to intensify into a severe tropical storm in 12 hours. 2 p.m., Oct. 28 The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) last spotted tropical storm Paeng 155 kilometers (km) east-northeast of Borongan City, Eastern Samar or 245 km east-southeast of Catarman, Northern Samar. It was moving westward at a speed of 30 kilometers per hour (kph), while it maintained maximum sustained winds of 75 kph near the center and gusts of up to 90 kph. Based on the latest analysis, a possible close approach or landfall in Eastern Samar or Northern Samar this afternoon or evening is “not ruled out.” “Afterwards, Paeng will move generally west-northwestward and may traverse the Bicol Region tonight (Oct. 28) through tomorrow morning (Oct. 29). Between tomorrow afternoon and evening, the center of Paeng may make another landfall over the east coast of Quezon, including Polillo Islands, or Aurora,” PAGASA said. 11 a.m., Oct. 28 The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said tropical storm Paeng (international name: Nalgae) was estimated 220 kilometers (km) east-northeast of Borongan City, Eastern Samar, or 305 km of Catarman, Northern Samar. The movement of the storm accelerated to a speed of 25 kilometers per hour (kph) west-northwest toward the Bicol Region. After its landfall in Catanduanes early Saturday morning, Oct. 29, Paeng may pass the northern part of Camarines Sur, then the eastern part of Camarines Norte. By Sunday morning, Oct. 30, PAGASA said the center of Paeng may make another landfall over the coastal area of eastern Quezon, including Polillo Islands, or Aurora. Meanwhile, Paeng has maintained its maximum sustained winds of 75 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 90 kph. “Paeng is forecast to further intensify while moving over the warm waters of the Philippine Sea and may reach the severe tropical storm category within 24 hours,” PAGASA said. However, it pointed out that because of a landfall scenario in Bicol Region, Paeng is now less likely to intensify into a typhoon and there is an “increasing likelihood” that Paeng may remain a severe tropical storm. “Per latest track and intensity forecast, the highest wind signal that will likely be hoisted is Wind Signal No. 3 in anticipation of storm-force conditions associated with Paeng,” PAGASA said. 5 a.m., Oct. 28 The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) last spotted tropical storm Paeng 410 kilometers east of Borongan City, Eastern Samar, and it was moving westward at 15 kilometers per hour (kph). It said Paeng may move west-northwestward over the Philippine Sea until Sunday, Oct. 30, while moving toward the central or southern portion of Luzon. Paeng is still expected to make landfall in or pass very close to Catanduanes by Saturday morning, Oct. 29. Meanwhile, another landfall scenario is likely over Aurora or the coastal areas of eastern Quezon, including Polillo Islands on Sunday morning. “Considering the southward shift in the forecast track, a possible landfall in the eastern portion of Bicol Region is not ruled out at this time,” PAGASA pointed out. PAGASA said Paeng slightly intensified packing maximum sustained winds of 75 kph near the center and gusts of up to 90 kph. 11 p.m., Oct. 27 The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) last spotted tropical storm Paeng 485 kilometers east of Borongan City, Eastern Samar, and it was slowly moving westward. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 65 kilometers per hour (kph) near the center and gusts of up to 80 kph. “On the forecast track, Paeng may make landfall or pass very close to Catanduanes on Saturday. Another landfall scenario is possible on Sunday (Oct. 30) over Aurora or the east coast of Quezon,” PAGASA said. “Considering the southward shift in the forecast track, a possible landfall in the eastern portion of Bicol Region is not ruled out at this time,” it added. 5 p.m., Oct. 27 Tropical storm Paeng (international name: Nalgae) maintained its strength while traversing the Philippine Sea. Last spotted 510 kilometers (km) east of Borongan City, eastern Samar, the weather disturbance was packing winds of 65 kilometers per hour (kph) and gustiness of up to 80 kph. “Paeng is forecast to further intensify while moving over the warm waters of the Philippine Sea. It is forecast to reach severe tropical storm category within 24 hours and may intensify into a typhoon by Saturday, [Oct. 29]. The occurrence of rapid intensification in the next 72 hours is not ruled out,” said the state weather bureau. Meanwhile, the following areas were placed under Wind Signal No. 1 as of 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27: the eastern portion of Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Albay, Sorsogon, and Masbate including Ticao Island and Burias Island, eastern Samar, Northern Samar, Samar, Biliran, and the northern portion of Leyte. 11 a.m., Oct. 27 The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said tropical storm Paeng was estimated 540 kilometers east of Borongan City in Eastern Samar as of 10 a.m., and is moving west-northwestward at 10 kph. “Tropical storm Paeng is forecast to track generally west-northwestward over the Philippine Sea through Sunday (Oct. 30), while moving towards the central or northern portion of Luzon,” PAGASA said. “On the forecast track, Paeng may pass close to Catanduanes on Saturday (Oct. 29), and a landfall scenario is possible on Sunday within any of the coastal areas along the eastern portions of Central Luzon or mainland Cagayan Valley,” it added. However, PAGASA has not ruled out a possible southward shift in the forecast landfall, which could be over the eastern portion of Southern Luzon, due to the recent shift in Paeng’s track. 5 a.m., Oct. 27 The center of tropical depression Paeng was last spotted 660 kilometers east of Borongan City, Eastern Samar. “Tropical depression Paeng is forecast to track generally west-northwestward over the Philippine Sea through Sunday (Oct. 30), while moving towards the northern or central portion of Luzon. On the forecast track, a landfall scenario is possible on Sunday within any of the coastal areas along the eastern portions of Central Luzon or mainland Cagayan Valley,” the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said. It pointed out that with the recent shift in the forecast track, “a possible southward shift in the possible area of landfall—i.e. towards the eastern portions of Central or Southern Luzon—is not ruled out at this time.” As of Wednesday, the weather disturbance has maximum sustained winds of 55 kilometers per hour (kph) near the center and gusts of up to 70 kph. “Paeng may further intensify while moving over warm waters of the Philippine Sea. It is forecast to reach tropical storm category within 24 hours and may become a typhoon by Saturday (Oct. 29). The occurrence of rapid intensification in the next 72 hours is not ruled out,” PAGASA said. 11 p.m., Oct. 26 Tropical depression Paeng was last spotted 725 kilometers east of Borongan City, Eastern Samar. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said it is likely to move west until Thursday morning or noon, Oct. 27, before turning west-northwest or northwest the rest of Thursday until Sunday afternoon, Oct. 30, while approaching Northern Luzon. “On the forecast track, a landfall scenario is possible within any of the coastal areas along the eastern portion of mainland Cagayan Valley or the northern portion of Aurora on Sunday,” PAGASA said. As of Wednesday, tropical depression Paeng maintained its maximum sustained winds of 45 kilometers per hour (kph) near the center and gusts of up to 55 kph. “Based on the latest forecast scenario, tropical cyclone wind signal may be hoisted for some areas in Eastern Visayas and Bicol Region tomorrow morning (Oct. 27) at the earliest,” it added. 5 p.m., Oct. 26 Tropical depression Paeng was estimated to be 945 kilometers (km) east of Eastern Visayas, and was moving westward at 10 kilometers per hour. “On the forecast track, this tropical cyclone is forecast to maintain this heading until it makes landfall on the eastern coast of Isabela or Cagayan,” said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). It has maintained its maximum sustained winds of 45 kph near the center and gusts of up to 55 kph. “Paeng is forecast to intensify into a tropical storm tomorrow (Oct. 27) [while] further intensification is likely while moving over the Philippine Sea and may reach the typhoon category prior to its landfall,” PAGASA said. A typhoon has maximum sustained winds of 118 kph to 184 kph. 11 a.m., Oct. 26 The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said tropical depression Paeng was estimated at 965 kilometers east of Eastern Visayas and was moving slowly west-northwestward. “Tropical depression Paeng is forecast to track generally westward until tomorrow afternoon (Oct. 27), then it will turn west-northwestward for the remainder of tomorrow through Saturday morning (Oct. 29). Afterwards, Paeng will begin to move northwestward on Saturday afternoon or evening and may pass close to Northern Luzon on Sunday (Oct. 30) or Monday (Oct. 31),” PAGASA said. It added that a landfall scenario in Northern Luzon is not ruled out. Paeng has maximum sustained winds of 45 kilometers per hour (kph) near the center and gustiness of up to 55 kph. “Based on the latest forecast scenario, tropical cyclone wind signal may be hoisted for some areas in Eastern Visayas and Bicol Region tomorrow morning (Oct. 27) at the earliest,” PAGASA said. “Per latest track and intensity forecast, the most likely highest wind signal that will be hoisted is Wind Signal No. 4,” it added. 8 a.m., Oct. 26 The low pressure area (LPA) east of Visayas became a tropical depression. The tropical depression, which will be locally known as “Paeng,” is the country’s 15th tropical cyclone for 2022 and the fourth for October......»»
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