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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......»»
10th ID bashes Canadian gov’t for travel advisory vs Mindanao
The 10th Infantry Agila Division (10ID) of the Philippine Army criticized the Canadian government for issuing a travel advisory against all parts of Mindanao, which includes their area of responsibility. Major Mark Anthony Tito, spokesperson for the 10th ID, emphasized that the regions under their jurisdiction are peaceful and free from terrorism and violent threats, contrary to the Canadian embassy's advisory. The division oversees 12 provinces, seven cities, and 72 municipalities in various parts of Mindanao. Tito expressed bewilderment at the basis of the travel advisory, asserting that the Canadian government lacks awareness of the actual situation on the ground. He highlighted the peaceful nature of the entire Davao Region throughout 2023, with no recorded incidents of terrorism or insurgency. Despite the exclusion of Davao City from the advisory, Tito noted that the region would still be impacted. The Canadian embassy's advisory warned its citizens to avoid visiting Mindanao due to ongoing terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, high levels of violence, and encounters between rebel forces and government security authorities. Specific provinces and regions were singled out for caution or non-essential travel, including Northern Mindanao, Soccsksargen, and Eastern Mindanao. Contrary to the advisory, the 10th ID has been actively weakening and eliminating guerilla forces within its jurisdiction as part of the Philippine Army's efforts to establish an insurgency-free zone. In fact, on October 27, 2023, the Davao Region celebrated its first anniversary as an insurgency-free region in the Philippines. This dispute has led to other related stories, including the Chamber's intention to engage in discussions with the Canadian government regarding the travel advisory, as well as refutations from the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) and celebrations of the Davao Region's insurgency-free status by the Regional Peace and Order Council. In summary, the 10th ID vehemently opposes the Canadian government's travel advisory, citing the peaceful and secure nature of the regions under their jurisdiction, and highlighting the significant strides made in eradicating insurgency in the Davao Region......»»
Summer is officially here, says Pagasa
Friday, March 22, 2024, has been declared as the official start of the summer season by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). Dr. Nathaniel Servando, Pagasa chief, announced this during a press briefing, today. READ: Pagasa forecasts two days of 46°C heat index in La Union “Today, we officially declare the start of.....»»
LPA affects 394 families in Davao de Oro, Davao Oriental
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 31 January)— A total of 394 families or 1,411 individuals in the provinces of Davao de Oro and Davao Oriental have been affected by the trough of the low pressure area (LPA) which brings in rains in several parts of Mindanao, according to the Office of the Civil Defense (OCD)-Davao. Franz […].....»»
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.....»»
Pagasa says LPA may not enter PAR, but trough to bring rain in Mindanao
MANILA, Philippines — The low pressure area monitored outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) is unlikely to enter PAR, state meteorologists said on Sunday afternoon. “Itong low pressure area sa labas ng ating Philippine area of responsibility, mababa ang tiyansa na pumasok nga sa ating area of responsibility,” specialist Veronica Torres explained in a.....»»
Warning ng PAGASA ngayong Holy Week: ‘Mag-ingat dahil mas magiging mainit’
ILANG araw nalang, Holy Week na! For sure, marami sa inyo ang may lakad at bakasyon upang sulitin ang ilang araw na walang pasok. Dahil diyan, may paalala ang Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), lalo na’t idineklara na ang panahon ng tag-init. Sinabi ni PAGASA chief Dr. Nathaniel Servando, magiging mas mainit.....»»
5-day forecast: Fair weather expected in Cebu
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The weather in Metro Cebu and the rest of the province is forecast to be generally fair and pleasant over the next five days, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said. The Pagasa Visayas Regional Services Division has forecast that the Visayas, including the whole of Cebu, will.....»»
CDRRMO: Epekto sa LPA sa Davao Region angay ikabalaka
CDRRMO: Epekto sa LPA sa Davao Region angay ikabalaka.....»»
Shear line affects several parts of Mindanao
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 18 January)—Several areas in Davao, Northern Mindanao, and Caraga regions will continue to experience light to moderate rain caused by a shear line weather system on Thursday, according to Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). In an advisory released at 6 a.m., the PAGASA said that the shear line […].....»»
Pagasa debunks ‘three days of darkness’ hoax
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) dismissed claims that the Earth will experience three days of darkness due to passing the “Photon Belts” starting April 8 as false. The state weather and astronomy bureau said Friday there is no scientific evidence to support the claim. “DOST-PAGASA would like to.....»»
Pagasa: Less chance of tropical cyclone forming in March
MANILA, Philippines — Meteorologists from Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) stated that there is a low chance of a tropical cyclone forming or entering the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) this March. The likelihood of experiencing typhoons remains low this month, but it is still possible, said Benison Estareja, weather specialist from Pagasa,.....»»
Cebu weather: Generally fair in next five days says Pagasa
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu weather will be generally fair with sunny skies for the next five days, Pagasa-Mactan said on its latest updates. Engineer Al Quiblat, chief of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration Mactan (Pagasa-Mactan), said that Cebu will have generally fair weather with sunny skies occasionally turning partly cloudy or.....»»
TUP-Visayas to open satellite campus in southern Negros
TUP-Visayas to open satellite campus in southern Negros.....»»
‘No reason for pork price surge in Visayas, Mindanao’
There is no reason for the spike in retail prices of pork in the Visayas and Mindanao, as the prevailing live weight cost is only P180 per kilo, farmers’ group Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura said over the weekend......»»
Grids sa Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao konektado na
Grids sa Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao konektado na.....»»
NGCP holds ceremonial switch-on for P51 billion Mindanao-Visayas Interconnection
The completion of the 450-megawatt Mindanao-Visayas Interconnection Project of the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines will unlock enormous socio-economic opportunities in the two regions, President Marcos said yesterday......»»
Pagasa: Heat index in Cebu to hit 37°C on Black Saturday
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Expect hotter temperatures on Black Saturday in Metro Cebu and the rest of the province, with the maximum heat index forecast reaching 37 degrees Celsius. This forecast has been issued by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) Visayas Regional Services Division on Saturday, March 30. READ MORE: Sunny.....»»
SPMC-Mindanao Heart Institute needs building expansion, exec says
AN OFFICIAL from the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC)-Mindanao Heart Institute said there is a need to expand the institute's buildings to cater to all patients from all over Mindanao......»»
Earthquake of magnitude 6.0 strikes Mindanao in Philippines
Mindanao [Philippines], March 8 (ANI): An earthquake of magnitude 6.0 on the Richter scale struck Mindanao in Philippines on Friday, the National Centre for Seismology said. The depth of the earthquake was measured at 140 km. According to the NCS, the tremors were felt at about 14:41:47 IST. "Earthquake of Magnitude:6.0, Occurred on 08-03-2024, 14:41:47 IST, Lat: 5.81Long: 126.90, Depth: 140 Km, Location: Mindanao, Philip.....»»