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ITCZ affecting PH

MANILA—An intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) is affecting southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao Thursday. In its 4 a.m. forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said scattered rain showers are...

‘Ompong’ enhances southwest monsoon in Zamboanga

ZAMBOANGA CITY -- Classes in all levels, both in public and private schools, remained suspended here Friday, as the southwest monsoon enhanced by Typhoon Ompong brought moderate to occasionally heavy rains in...

Health emergency response teams ready for ‘Ompong’

MANILA -- Health emergency response teams are on standby and ready for deployment in preparation for typhoon "Ompong," the Department of Health (DOH) said in its report to the National Disaster Risk...

‘Ompong’ accelerates, Metro Manila now under TCWS 1

MANILA – Typhoon Ompong accelerated and slightly shifted its movement but continue to pose a threat to northern Luzon. In its 5 p.m. severe weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services...

NCRPO ready to respond to ‘Ompong’ emergencies

MANILA -- The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) is ready to provide security and rescue persons in distress should Typhoon "Ompong" (international name Mangkhut) batter Metro Manila. "As the National Capital Region...

Classes suspended in Cagayan on Thursday, Friday due to ‘Ompong’

TUGUEGARAO CITY -- Classes on Thursday and Friday in all levels in Cagayan have been suspended in anticipation of the onslaught of typhoon "Ompong" which is expected to bring heavy rains in...

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