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ITCZ, easterlies to bring rains; ‘danger’ heat index seen in 24 areas

By Darryl John Esguerra | May 18, 2025 MANILA – The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) forecasts rain showers over parts of the country on Sunday due to the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) and easterlies. In its 24-hour public weather forecast issued at 4 a.m., PAGASA said the ITCZ will affect Mindanao, while… Read More ITCZ, easterlies to bring rains; ‘danger’ heat index seen in 24 areas

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Preemptive evacuations limit tropical cyclone-related deaths

MANILA | November 18, 2024– The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Monday lauded local government units (LGUs) for their quick and efficient preemptive evacuation of residents at the height of Super Typhoon Pepito, resulting in just two confirmed casualties as of posting time. Pepito (international name: Man-yi) was downgraded to severe tropical… Read More Preemptive evacuations limit tropical cyclone-related deaths

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United States provides additional P196 Million in humanitarian assistance for Philippine typhoon response

MANILA | November 14, 2024—The United States government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing an additional Php196 million ($3.5 million) to support the Philippine government’s response to Tropical Storm Kristine, known internationally as Tropical Storm Trami. Through this assistance, USAID will support logistics and provide clean water, sanitation, shelter, and cash… Read More United States provides additional P196 Million in humanitarian assistance for Philippine typhoon response

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United States provides P84M in humanitarian aid, logistics support for Tropical Storm Kristine response

MANILA, October 29, 2024—The United States government is providing Php84 million ($1.5 million) to support the Philippine government’s response to Tropical Storm Kristine, known internationally as Trami. This funding will augment the U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) ongoing efforts to deliver lifesaving assistance that will help individuals severely affected by the storm in the… Read More United States provides P84M in humanitarian aid, logistics support for Tropical Storm Kristine response

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‘Habagat’ to bring heavy rains in NCR, other parts of Luzon

MANILA | September 18, 2024 – Tropical Depression Gener, now outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), and Tropical Storm Helen continue to enhance the southwest monsoon or “habagat”, the weather bureau said on Wednesday. In its 5 p.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Palawan and Occidental Mindoro would experience… Read More ‘Habagat’ to bring heavy rains in NCR, other parts of Luzon

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PBBM readies PhP183.4-million relief supplies for La Niña in Central Luzon

AURORA | July 12, 2024 — The administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has prepared PhP183.41 million worth of pre-positioned relief supplies as part of the government’s efforts to brace for the effects of the La Niña phenomenon in Central Luzon. Of the figure, PhP5 million serves as the standby fund; PhP155.2M for 204,577… Read More PBBM readies PhP183.4-million relief supplies for La Niña in Central Luzon

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High heat index to continue in coastal areas

MANILA | May 3, 2024 – Coastal areas will continue to have high heat indices as the country continues to deal with the effects of El Niño this month, the head of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Friday. PAGASA on Thursday said the heat index peaked at 48 degrees in Dagupan… Read More High heat index to continue in coastal areas

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PAGASA warns of lower Baguio temperature until February

By Liza Agoot | January 8, 2024 BAGUIO CITY – The synoptic station of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) here has warned of further drop in temperature until the end of February. Temperature readings in this city ranged between 15 to 25.2 degree Celsius from Jan. 1 to 7, the same forecast for… Read More PAGASA warns of lower Baguio temperature until February

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