Weather

Preemptive evacuation ordered in 8 regions ahead of ‘Pepito’

By Priam Nepomuceno | Philippine News Agency The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) on Thursday instructed eight of its regional offices to start preemptive evacuations as part of precautionary measures for Tropical...

Super Typhoon ‘Ofel’ to make 2 landfalls in Cagayan, Babuyan Islands

By Brian Campued Residents in Cagayan, Babuyan Islands, and nearby areas are warned as “Ofel”—now a super typhoon—is forecast to make at least two landfalls during its passage, the state weather bureau...

DILG assures timely release of class, gov’t work suspensions during bad weather

By Brian Campued To ensure the safety of the citizens, particularly students, amid inclement weather, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Sec. Jonvic Remulla vowed to announce the suspension...

PAGASA raises Wind Signal No. 2 as ‘Ofel’ now a typhoon

By Brian Campued The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Tuesday hoisted Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 2 in some portions of Cagayan and Isabela due to Typhoon...

‘Ofel’ enters PAR as ‘Nika’ nears exit — PAGASA

By Brian Campued A tropical storm has entered the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) and was named “Ofel” (international name: Usagi) as Severe Tropical Storm Nika (international name: Toraji) approaches the PAR...

‘Nika’ now over Cordillera; ‘Ofel’ to enter PAR Tuesday — PAGASA

By Brian Campued Typhoon Nika is forecast to leave the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) Tuesday morning, however, the tropical depression outside PAR may enter the region during the same period and...

Popular