Mga kalsada sa Albay, Camarines Sur maaari na muling daanan – DPWH
Idineklara ni Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar na maaari nang daanan ng mga motorista ang lahat ng national roads sa Albay at Camarines Sur. Ito ay matapos magtulungan ang DPWH Regional Office 5 at kanilang District Engineering Offices (DEOs) sa massive clearing operations. “We’d like to extend our gratitude to DPWH Sorsogon 1st […] The post Mga kalsada sa Albay, Camarines Sur maaari na muling daanan – DPWH appeared first on Bandera......»»
LIBONG PASAHERO, STRANDED!
Iniulat ng Philippine Coast Guard nitong Miyerkules na libo-libong pasahero ang na-stranded at maraming residente ang inabot ng baha sa mga probinsiya sa pananalasa ng bagyong Amang. Ayon sa PCG, tinatayang nasa 1,028 pasahero at 215 rolling cargoes ang stranded sa Matnog, Sorsogon habang stranded na rin ang 330 pasahero at 12 rolling cargoes sa Tabaco, Albay na papuntang Catanduanes. Dagdag pa nito, nasa 200 na pasahero naman sa probinsya ng Quezon ang na-stranded. Samantala, nakakaranas naman nang pagbaha ang bahagi ng highway sa Brgy. San Roque, Bombom, Camarines Sur dahil sa ulan na dulot ng Bagyong Amang. Nakataas ang tropical cyclone wind signal number 1 sa Camarines Sur dahil sa bagyo umpisa pa noong Martes. Ayon kay Police Captain Rechilda Matias ng Bombon, umapaw ang irrigation canal kaya binaha ang kalsada. Malalaking sasakyan lang ang nakadaan dito kaninang madaling araw, pero nakalusot din ang light vehicles nang pansamantalang tumigil ang ulan. May mga bahay na pinasok ng tubig, pero walang naitalang evacuees ang pulisya. “Kung alam naman sir na binabaha yung lugar, mas mabuti pong mas maaga mag-evacuate na po para hindi po iyong hapon or gabi na saka po sila magpapa-rescue. Mas mabuti po na mas maaga silang marescue para wala naman tayong casualties,” saad ni Matias. Naka-2 landfall na ang tropical depression. Una, sa Panganiban, Catanduanes at Presentacion, Camarines Sur. Huling namataan ang sentro ng bagyo sa dagat na sakop ng Caramoan, Camarines Sur, na taglay ang lakas ng hangin na 45 kph at pagbugso hanggang 55 kph. The post LIBONG PASAHERO, STRANDED! appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
DPWH, muling nagsagawa ng weekend road reblocking
Ni Karen David NAGSAGAWA muli ng road reblocking and repairs ang DPWH sa ilang bahagi ng EDSA at C5 road simula Hunyo 4 at magtatapos sa Lunes Hunyo 7. Kabilang sa mga apektadong kalsada ay ang northbound sa kahabaan ng EDSA malapit sa kanto ng Kaingin Road, Quezon City. Habang ang apektado sa C-5 […].....»»
Yassi love na love si Luigi Villafuerte: You are the water of my life!
MULING ibinandera ng actress-TV host na si Yassi Pressman sa buong universe ang kanyang pagmamahal kay Camarines Sur Gov. Luigi Villafuerte. Super proud na ipinagsigawan ni Yassi sa publiko kung gaano siya kasaya sa piling ng bago niyang boyfriend sa pamamagitan ng social media. Baka Bet Mo: ‘Holding legs’ photo nina Yassi Pressman at Luigi.....»»
PNR reopens Naga-Legazpi route
The 101-kilometer route from Naga, Camarines Sur to Legazpi, Albay of the Philippine National Railways reopened yesterday more than six years since operations stopped......»»
Pork’s different strokes
Efforts have begun in the House of Representatives to raise the Motor Vehicle Road Users Charge or the Road Users Tax after President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. identified the levy as a main source of precious funds. The eagerness of the members of the House to comply with the proposal to hike the tax makes people wary. Proceeds from the tax are the favorite source of legislative pork. Albay Rep. Joey Salceda’s bill indicates the MVUC which ranges from P120 to P4,000 will be raised to between P2,080 and P10,400 for cars, depending on their gross weight. Under the proposal, the MVUC will be increased by a fixed rate yearly until 2025, and by 5 percent from 2026 onwards. Salceda is looking at collecting P151 billion more in revenue from 2024 to 2027 through the higher MVUC. The higher collections should be earmarked for road improvements which is under the Department of Public Works and Highways after President Rodrigo Duterte signed a law abolishing the graft-tainted Road Board. The disposition of the MVUC sparked the feud between House members and the Department of Budget and Management during the initial years of the Duterte term after then Budget Secretary Ben Diokno refused to release the MUVC proceeds until the Road Board was dissolved. Moreover, the late former President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III exploited the RUT funds using them as leverage to get House members to impeach former Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez and to obtain the legislators’ approval for his political agenda, such as a measure seeking to postpone the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao election to allow Noynoy to place his appointees in the Muslim region. The Road Board had an unusual collection setup that practically freed its state audit, making it a perfect “cash cow” as termed by some senators. Gutierrez was impeached overwhelmingly in the House after Noynoy first dangled the pork barrel, saying through his House allies that those who would vote against the impeachment would not receive their pork barrel while those who signed the measure would get a P20-million bonus taken from the Road Board.Later, Gutierrez, knowing that she was in a losing situation, resigned from her post despite her having a guaranteed term. She was replaced by Noynoy’s favorite associate justice, Conchita Carpio-Morales, who carried out the yellow brand of selective justice. Gutierrez had displeased Noynoy when she dismissed the case against former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in connection with the P729-million fertilizer fund scam. Former Chief Justice Renato Corona Jr. was also ousted through impeachment and the leverage used, in turn, were the DAP funds. It was ironic that Noynoy’s allies vowed to abolish the Road Board, which under the law that created it, had full discretion on its use. Its disposition was beyond the scope of the Commission on Audit since the RUT was not part of the budget. Former Sen. Franklin Drilon, for instance, said the body would be abolished by the Senate despite the House allies of former President Arroyo’s withdrawal and eventual rescinding of the bill that sought to terminate the anomalous 2001 creation. Congressmen turned the RUT proceeds into a source of fast money through collusion with Road Board officials. Since the DPWH is now the custodian of the funds, attention must also be directed at the agency in the proper disposition of the MUVC proceeds. Increasing the audit-free funds plus the recently discovered P215 billion in insertions in the budget through the generic flood mitigation projects exposed maneuvers to pilfer public funds. The post Pork’s different strokes appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Repairs of EDSA potholes done with quality asphalt — DPWH
Last week’s torrential rains and floods caused the potholes that need to be repaired with asphalt overlay, the Department of Public Works and Highways said over the weekend. In a radio interview, at Radyo 630, DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan said it's wrong to say that the department used substandard asphalt to cover these potholes, adding that asphalt and water simply don’t mix. "Siguro sa patuloy na pag-ulan kaya nagkakaroon tayo ng ganoong potholes sa mga kalsada natin. Kaya kailangan naming kumpunihin at ganito talaga ang phenomenon ng mga kalsada natin (The continues rains disfigured our road creating potholes. That's why we need to repai them. We have this phenomenon for a long time)," Bonoan explained. "And it's not substandard," he added, referring to asphalt materials they used to patch the potholes. "Okay naman, may specification naman ang ginagawa natin sa pagkumpuni na kalsada. Yung sinasabi natin na — alalahanin din natin ang pavements katulad ng sa EDSA, matagal nang nilatag yan. Hindi naman isang taon siguro na nailatag tapos masisira kaagad, mayroon namang quality yung nilalagay naming materyales diyan (There are specifications that we should follow in every road repairs we conducted. The pavements of EDSA were there for a long time. There's quality to the materials we have put as pavements. It took years to disfigure)," Bonoan defended. Bonoan said this is also the reason why they need to conduct road repairs almost every weekend nowadays, as the asphalt patching when mixed with flood waters is easily disfigured. Bonoan made the statement over the criticism hurled by Senator JV Ejercito, who said that the asphalt's quality should be good so this would not be done from time to time. The post Repairs of EDSA potholes done with quality asphalt — DPWH appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
15 kalsada sa Metro Manila ‘sarado’ sa August 4 to 9, magsasagawa ng ‘emergency road repairs’
DAHIL sa pinsalang dulot ng Bagyong Egay at Hanging Habagat, aabot sa 15 na kalsada sa Metro Manila ang sasailalim sa “emergency road repairs.” Ayon sa Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), nakatakda silang magsagawa ng “asphalt overlay” at “reblocking” sa kahabaan ng EDSA Busway. Ito ay mula sa Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue […] The post 15 kalsada sa Metro Manila ‘sarado’ sa August 4 to 9, magsasagawa ng ‘emergency road repairs’ appeared first on Bandera......»»
Metro Manila, other Luzon areas under Signal '1 as ‘Egay’ intensifies
Typhoon Egay has intensified further as it continues to move westward slowly, according to the state weather bureau. According to PAGASA’s 11 a.m update today, 24 July, "Egay" was last located 525 kilometers east of Baler, Aurora. The storm is currently packing maximum sustained winds of 150 kilometers per hour and gusts up to 185 kilometers per hour. "Egay" is expected to continue its intensification to a super typhoon category, reaching its peak by tomorrow evening. The storm may make landfall in extreme Northern Luzon. Thus, PAGASA has raised Signal #2 in the provinces of Catanduanes, the central and eastern portions of Isabela, eastern portions of Albay, eastern and central portions of Cagayan, eastern portions of Camarines Sur, northern portions of Camarines Norte, eastern portions of Quirino and northern portions of Aurora. In Visayas, Signal #2 is also hoisted in the northeastern portions of Northern Samar, specifically the towns of Laoang and Palapag. Signal #1 is raised in the rest of mainland Luzon, the remaining provinces in Samar island, Biliran, the northern and central portions of Leyte and the northern portions of Cebu. PAGASA is forecasting "Egay" to move west-northwestward in the next 12 hours before turning northwestward toward extreme Northern Luzon. The typhoon is expected to pass close to or make landfall in the Batanes-Babuyan Islands area tomorrow evening to Wednesday afternoon. A possibility of a landfall in the northeastern portion of Cagayan is not ruled out by the state weather bureau due to the presence of high pressure north of the typhoon. PAGASA has warned about the potential effects of the southwest monsoon (Habagat) that could bring occasional rainfall to the western portions of Luzon and Visayas for the next three days. Typhoon "Egay" is expected to leave the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Thursday. The post Metro Manila, other Luzon areas under Signal #1 as ‘Egay’ intensifies appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Aboitiz Power secures 2024 solar supply deal
As part of the ongoing development and integration of renewable energy to sustainably operate their businesses, two units of the Aboitiz Power Corp. have entered a deal with an international provider to secure solar power supply next year. Under the power supply agreement, Nexif Ratch will provide ADVENT and APRI with solar capacity — a move seen to further grow their portfolio of customers from the commercial and industrial markets. The electricity supply will be sourced from the 74-megawatt peak solar project of Nexif Ratch in Calabanga, Camarines Sur once it is completed by the second quarter of 2024. AboitizPower first vice president-Head of Retail James Yu said the deal will help the company address the demand of customers while making renewable energy more accessible. Eye on energy transition “As an energy retailer, we need to address the needs of customers, one of which is their interest in knowing where their power comes from, given how more consumers want to take part in the energy transition,” Yu said. ADVENT’s services include conducting energy audits, offering smart metering solutions, and providing a range of energy efficiency and power quality solutions. APRI, a geothermal energy producer, is also a top energy retailer providing electricity supply to various commercial and industrial customers. As a power generator, APRI delivers clean and renewable baseload power with two facilities in Tiwi, Albay, and the areas of Bay and Calauan, Laguna, and Sto. Tomas, Batangas. Meanwhile, Nexif Ratch is a 51:49 joint venture between Nexif Energy and Ratch Group with assets across Southeast Asia. The post Aboitiz Power secures 2024 solar supply deal appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Go pushes mandatory nationwide evac centers anew
Amid the ongoing restiveness of the Mayon volcano in Albay province, Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go on Monday renewed his call for the establishment of mandatory evacuation centers nationwide so that people will be better served during disasters or when emergencies occur. The senator lamented the lack of adequate facilities available in times of crisis such as during the onslaught of typhoons, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and even fire incidents, which “really affects the social welfare” of the affected families. Hence, Go stressed that the passage of Senate Bill 193, mandating the establishment of evacuation centers throughout the country, must be very crucial in the country’s disaster response efforts. If passed into law, the lawmaker said that there is no need for the local government units to convert basketball courts and public gymnasiums, or even repurpose schools into makeshift evacuation centers during calamities. Under SB 193, the construction of evacuation centers will be overseen by the Department of Public Works and Highways and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. The DPWH will be in charge of constructing the evacuation centers based on standards, issuances, and guidelines set by the DPWH. The DENR, on the other hand, will determine the location of each evacuation center, in close coordination with the LGUs concerned. The post Go pushes mandatory nationwide evac centers anew appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Bong Go urges anew for legislation of mandatory evac centers nationwide
Amid the ongoing restiveness of the Mayon volcano in Albay province, Senator Christopher "Bong" Go on Monday renewed his call for the establishment of mandatory evacuation centers nationwide so that people will be better served during disasters or when emergencies occur. Go lamented the lack of adequate facilities available in times of crisis such as during the onslaught of typhoons, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and even fire incidents, which "really affects the social welfare" of the affected families. Hence, Go stressed that the passage of Senate Bill 193, mandating the establishment of evacuation centers throughout the country, must be very crucial in the country's disaster response efforts. If passed into law, Go said there’s no need for the local government units to convert basketball courts and public gymnasiums, or even repurpose schools into makeshift evacuation centers during calamities. Under SB 193, the construction of evacuation centers will be overseen by the Department of Public Works and Highways and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. The DPWH will be in charge of constructing the evacuation centers based on standards, issuances, and guidelines set by the DPWH. DENR, on the other hand, will determine the location of each evacuation center, in close coordination with the LGUs concerned. “These centers should not only offer adequate space but also prioritize hygiene and sanitation to prevent the spread of diseases and ensure the well-being of evacuees,” Go said. The minimum requirements for every evacuation center are also specified in the bill, including amenities and recreation areas. Each center should accommodate a large number of evacuees. Go also reiterated his call for the passage of SB 188, which will establish the Department of Disaster Resilience, aimed at centralizing efforts, streamlining coordination, as well as to ensure a rapid and effective response to emergencies. If enacted, the new department shall concentrate on three key results areas such as disaster risk reduction, disaster preparedness as well as response, recovery, and rebuilding efforts. Office of Civil Defense Administrator Ariel Nepomuceno previously said that they are supporting Go's proposed measure as he pointed out the importance of improving the country’s disaster and humanitarian response operations. The post Bong Go urges anew for legislation of mandatory evac centers nationwide appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
DPWH activates Quick Response Assets amid Mayon unrest
The Department of Public Works and Highways in the Bicol region on Wednesday announced the activation of quick response teams amid the continuing volcanic activity in Mayon Volcano. Public works chief Manuel Bonoan said that Disaster and Incident Management Teams and Quick Response Assets have been assigned to monitor the integrity of national infrastructure and access to roads that will be used to deliver the needed resources during disaster response activities. DPWH Region V’s QRAs consist of 340 individuals and 30 equipment. The agency has also set up a rerouting plan for motorists traveling Legazpi-Sto. Domingo-Tabaco Road and Daang Maharlika once such areas have become impassable and risky for access to vehicles. “In the event that the Legazpi-Sto. Domingo-Tabaco Road will be impassable, motorists may take Ligao-Tabaco Road as an alternative road. In case the Camalig Section of Daang Maharlika will be closed, the Camalig-Comun-Gapo-Peñafrancia Road may be an alternate route,” DPWH said in a statement. Lava flow and rockfall have been reported amid the unrest of the famed Mayon Volcano, which prompted the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology to raise the warning to Alert Level 3. As of Tuesday, the Albay Public Safety Emergency and Management Office reported 4,286 families or 15,241 individuals who have moved out of the danger zones around Mayon due to Mayon’s volcanic activity. ### The post DPWH activates Quick Response Assets amid Mayon unrest appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Mawar reminds importance of a `Department of Disaster’ – Go
With Typhoon Mawar, to be locally referred to as "Betty," entering the country, Senator Christopher “Bong” Go reiterated the importance of preparedness, cooperation, and the urgent need for the establishment of the Department of Disaster Resilience. In an ambush interview after personally providing assistance to fire victims in Sta. Cruz, Manila on Wednesday, 24 May, Go emphasized the necessity of more proactive measures when dealing with natural calamities, reiterating his long-standing appeal for the establishment of the DDR through his proposed Senate Bill No. 188, a cabinet-level department dedicated to disaster response and mitigation efforts. “Alam n'yo, unang-una, kaya nga po noon pa nananawagan po ako na magkaroon tayo ng isang departamento, Department of Disaster Resilience, a cabinet secretary-level, na bago dumating ang bagyo, preposition of goods agad, coordination ng department secretary with DSWD (Department of Social Welfare and Development) and other concerned agencies,” explained Go. “Ayusin na ang preposition of goods. Coordination with Coast Guard, ilikas agad ang ating mga kababayan sa ligtas na lugar,” he added. He also stressed the need for immediate restoration and rehabilitation efforts after a calamity, with coordinated actions between the DDR and other pertinent agencies. “Pag-alis ng bagyo, restoration of normalcy agad at rehabilitation efforts. At ang coordination po ng cabinet secretary, coordination with Department of Energy, para maayos agad ang mga kuryenteng naputol,” he said. “'Yung mga telecommunications, coordination with DICT (Department of Information and Communications Technology), DPWH (Department of Public Works and Highways) para sa mga posteng natumba ma-clearing agad,” he added. Addressing the frequent occurrence of natural disasters in the Philippines, Go earlier pledged to continue pushing for the passage of said crucial legislation. He emphasized the importance of being one step ahead in disaster preparedness, highlighting the need for a dedicated agency to oversee disaster response and mitigation efforts. “Hindi natin maiiwasan ang pagdating ng lindol o bagyo, pero mas mabuti na palagi tayong handa para maiwasan natin ang mas malalaking pinsala o pagkawala ng buhay na maidudulot ng mga ito,” he explained. “Kaya naman nagpupursige ako sa Senado na maipasa ang panukalang ito para masiguro na may ahensyang tututok sa ating disaster response at mitigation efforts,” added Go. Meanwhile, the senator also urged the public and local governments to remain vigilant and rely on accurate information from trusted sources, avoiding the spread of fake news. “Sa ngayon po, may parating na bagyo, nakikiusap po ako sa mga kababayan natin, sumunod po tayo sa paalala. Halimbawa, sinabi ng local government, lumikas kayo sa ligtas na lugar, sa evacuation center,” he urged. “At nananawagan naman ako sa LGUs (local government units), bigyan ng maayos na evacuation center, higaan, komportableng comfort room po, pagkain po lalo na ang mga bata na maaaring magkasakit. Monitor lang po kayo, 'wag po kayong maniwala sa mga fake news. Tutok po kayo mula sa gobyerno, tutok po kayo sa mga balita ng ating trimedia,” he added. Previously, Go emphasized the importance of individual preparedness and adherence to the directives of LGUs. He urged the government and the public to work hand in hand, emphasizing that monetary losses and material possessions can be regained, but the loss of human lives is irreversible. “Paulit-ulit ko nga pong sinasabi sa tuwing may sakuna, bagyo man iyan, sunog, lindol, o pagputok ng bulkan: magtulungan tayo. Ang pera, maaaring kitain iyan. Ang mga gamit natin, maaari nating mapalitan. Pero ang buhay, hindi iyan nabibili. A lost life is lost forever. Kaya mag-ingat, maghanda, at alagaan po natin ang buhay ng bawat isa,” said Go. To complement the DDR, Go also filed SBN 193, or the Mandatory Evacuation Center Act, which aims to ensure the availability of safe and clean evacuation centers in every city, municipality, and province across the country. "Hindi po ako titigil sa pagsusulong ng mga panukalang batas na ito. Napapanahon na para magkaroon tayo ng DDR at mandatory evacuation centers para mapangalagaan ang buhay ng ating mga kababayan,” Go affirmed. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has downgraded Mawar from a super typhoon to a typhoon on Wednesday but said it has the potential to regain strength as it moves towards the Philippines. The typhoon is projected to enter the Philippine area of responsibility on Friday, and is anticipated to be fully within PAR by Saturday. The post Mawar reminds importance of a `Department of Disaster’ – Go appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
16 na pagbaha at 81 pamilya inilikas dahil sa Bagyong Amang – OCD
Nakapagtala ang Office of Civil Defense (OCD) 5 ng 81 pamilyang inilikas sa ilang lugar sa rehiyon na may kabuuang 280 katao dahil sa Bagyong Amang. Mula ang mga ito sa mga bayan ng Guinobatan sa Albay, Mercedes at Talisay sa Camarines Norte, Bombon sa Camarines Sur at San Andres sa lalawigan ng Catanduanes. Nakapagtala […].....»»
Ivana game na game na nagtinda ng street food; mga customer binigyan ng pera
NAKATANGGAP ulit ng mga papuri ang social media influencer at vlogger na si Ivana Alawi matapos magtinda ng street food sa kalsada. Mapapanood sa kanyang latest YouTube video na naging street food vendor siya ng buong araw at inikot-ikot ang ilang kalsada sa Maynila. Bukod sa pagtitinda, nilagyan niya ito ng twist upang muling makapagpasaya […] The post Ivana game na game na nagtinda ng street food; mga customer binigyan ng pera appeared first on Bandera......»»
3 kalsada sa NCR sarado hanggang Jan. 30, abiso ng MMDA sa iba muna dumaan
TATLONG kalsada ang pansamantalang isinara ng upang mabigyang-daan ang mga isinasagawang “repairs” ng Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). Kabilang na riyan ang bahagi ng C-5 service road sa Pasig City, Cloverleaf na papunta sa North Luzon Expressway (NLEx) at Edsa southbound sa Quezon City. Ayon sa Facebook post ng Metropolitan Manila Development Authority […] The post 3 kalsada sa NCR sarado hanggang Jan. 30, abiso ng MMDA sa iba muna dumaan appeared first on Bandera......»»
15K families evacuated in Bicol due to Paeng
LEGAZPI CITY – Some 15,426 families or 72,089 persons were evacuated in the provinces of Masbate, Albay, Sorsogon, Catanduanes, Camarines Sur, Camarines Norte, and Naga City on Saturday due to severe Tropical Storm Paeng. As of 12 a.m. Saturday, Gremil Alexis Naz, Office of Civil Defense (OCD) 5 (Bicol) spokesperson, said Camarines Sur had the most number of […].....»»
‘Paeng’ to exit Luzon landmass within 6 to 12 hours; out of PAR by Monday – PAGASA
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. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), in its bulletin issued at 11 p.m., said Paeng has crossed the Laguna de Bay and the Metro Manila-Rizal-Bulacan area and is now in the vicinity of Baliuag, Bulacan. Paeng has maximum sustained winds of 95 kilometers per hour (kph) and gustiness of up to 160 kph. “Paeng may maintain its strength from the remainder of its traverse of the Luzon landmass, although the possibility of slight weakening is not ruled out within the next 6 hours,” said PAGASA. (MB Visual Content Group) Hazards affecting PH The weather disturbance, before it emerges over the West Philippine Sea, will continue to bring heavy to intense rains in Metro Manila, Zambales, Bataan, Tarlac, Pampanga, Bulacan, Rizal, Laguna, Cavite, Batangas, and the northern portion of mainland Quezon until Sunday, Oct. 30. Meanwhile, moderate to at times intense rains may be experienced over mainland Cagayan Valley, Cordillera Administrative Region, Mindoro Provinces, the central portion of Quezon including Polillo islands, and the rest of Central Luzon. “Under these conditions, widespread flooding and rain-induced landslides are expected,” PAGASA said. Wind Signals in effect Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals (TCWS) are still raised due to the weather disturbance. Wind Signal no. 3 remained hoisted in the northern portion of Metro Manila, Bataan, the southern portion of Zambales, Pampanga, Bulacan, and the southern portion of Tarlac. Areas placed under Signal No. 2 were Pangasinan, the southern portion of Aurora, the rest of Tarlac, Nueva Ecija, the rest of Zambales, Laguna, Batangas, the northern and central portions of Quezon including Polillo Islands, Rizal, Cavite, the rest of Metro Manila, Cavite, the northern portion of Oriental Mindoro, and the northern portion of Occidental Mindoro including Lubang Islands. Meanwhile, Signal No. 1 was hoisted over La Union, Kalinga, Abra, Benguet, Ifugao, Ilocos Sur, Mountain Province, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino, Isabela, the rest of Aurora, the rest of Quezon, Catanduanes, Camarines Sur, Camarines Norte, Albay, Sorsogon, the western portion of Masbate including Burias and Ticao Islands, the rest of Occidental Mindoro, the rest of Oriental Mindoro, Palawan including Calamian Islands, Cuyo Islands, Romblon, and Marinduque, Capiz, Aklan, and the northern portion of Antique including Caluya Islands. Wind Signals in other areas were lifted by PAGASA......»»
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). 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