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‘Verbena’ may intensify into tropical storm on Tuesday night —PAGASA

By Brian Campued Tropical Depression Verbena is forecast to intensify into a tropical storm by Tuesday night, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). As of 10:00 a.m., the...

Uwan weakens on PAR re-entry ahead of Taiwan landfall

By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet Tropical Storm Uwan reduced its strength as it re-entered the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR), according to the agency’s 5:00 p.m. bulletin. Uwan (international name: Fung-Wong) was last located...

Uwan moves northward; PAR re-entry expected Wednesday

By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet Typhoon Uwan maintained its strength as it continued to move northward outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), according to the agency’s 5:00 p.m. bulletin. Uwan (international name: Fung-Wong)...

‘Uwan’ death toll climbs to 18; Catanduanes hardest-hit area

By Priam Nepomuceno | Philippine News Agency The reported death toll due to Super Typhoon Uwan (international name Fung-wong) has more than doubled on Tuesday as disaster response operations continued in the...

DOST notes vital role of Sierra Madre in weakening typhoon winds

By Brian Campued Every time a tropical cyclone (TC) enters the Philippine area of responsibility and heads toward Luzon, social media becomes abuzz about Sierra Madre’s role in protecting the mainland from...

‘Uwan’ weakens into severe tropical storm outside PAR —PAGASA

By Brian Campued After barreling Luzon on Sunday and Monday, Tropical Cyclone Uwan (international name: Fung-Wong) continues to weaken and is now a severe tropical storm, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical...

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