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‘Francisco’ weakens into severe tropical storm as ‘Gardo’ nears PAR entry

By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet After its initial intensification into a supertyphoon, Typhoon Francisco (international name: Mekkhala) weakened further into a severe tropical storm early Thursday, according to PAGASA’s 11:00 a.m. bulletin. Francisco was...

PAR exit, entry forecast for ‘Francisco,’ ‘Gardo’ on June 25 —PAGASA

By Brian Campued Typhoon Francisco (international name: Mekkhala) continues to weaken while nearing its exit from the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR), as another tropical cyclone is forecast to enter the country...

‘Francisco’ weakens into typhoon as weather system spotted outside PAR

By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet After a brief intensification into a supertyphoon on Monday, Typhoon Francisco (international name: Mekkhala) weakened into a typhoon at around 10:00 a.m. Tuesday. According to PAGASA’s 11:00 a.m. bulletin,...

PAGASA urges public to check real-time weather alerts via PANaHON app

By Brian Campued As much of the country enters the rainy season this month, access to timely and accurate weather forecasts and reports are more than vital for Filipinos’ preparedness against expected...

Batanes now under Wind Signal No. 1 due to TD ‘Ester’

By Brian Campued Batanes was placed under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 1 on Friday as the low pressure area (LPA) northwest of the province developed into Tropical Depression Ester. Based on...

PAGASA confirms onset of rainy season

By Brian Campued Guess it’s time to play Lola Amour’s “Raining in Manila” on repeat again as the rainy days are finally back. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on...

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