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Signal No. 1 still raised over Batanes; “Betty” now a severe tropical storm

(Eagle News)–Signal No. 1 remains raised over Batanes even as “Betty” weakened into a severe tropical storm. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, so far, the center of the eye of “Betty” was estimated 505 km northeast of Itbayat. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 110 kph near the center and a gustiness of up to 135 kph. It is moving west northward at 15 kph. PAGASA said La Union, […]

Batanes, eastern portion of Babuyan Islands still under Signal No. 1 due to Typhoon “Betty”

(Eagle News) — Signal No. 1 remains hoisted over several Luzon areas as Typhoon “Betty” accelerates over the sea east northeast of Batanes. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the following are under the tropical cyclone wind signal: Batanes the eastern portion of Babuyan Islands (Calayan Is., Babuyan Is., and Camiguin Is.) PAGASA said the center of the eye of Typhoon “Betty” was estimated based 410 km east northeast of Itbayat, […]

Batanes still under Signal No. 2 due to Typhoon “Betty”

Other parts of Luzon under Signal No. 1 (Eagle News) — Batanes is still under Signal No. 2 as Typhoon “Betty” maintains its strength and accelerates over the sea east northeast of the province. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Signal No. 1, meanwhile, remains hoisted over the following areas: The northeastern portion of Isabela (Santa Maria, San Pablo, Divilacan, Maconacon, Palanan, Cabagan) Apayao Cagayan including Babuyan Islands PAGASA said “Betty” is […]

Batanes, northeastern Cagayan still under Signal No. 2 as Typhoon “Betty” maintains strength

(Eagle News) — Some areas in Luzon remain under Signal No. 2 as Typhoon “Betty” maintained its strength and moved west northwestward over the sea east of Batanes. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the following areas are under the tropical cyclone wind signal: Batanes the northeastern portion of Cagayan (Santa Ana, Gonzaga) including Babuyan Islands The following, meanwhile, are under Signal No. 1: The rest of mainland Cagayan the northern and […]

#WalangPasok: Class cancellations for Tuesday, May 30

(Eagle News)–Classes on Tuesday, May 30, were cancelled in some areas in anticipation of bad weather that may be caused by Typhoon “Betty.” The following areas are covered by the cancellation: Ilocos Sur: all levels, public and private; no work in government offices Ilocos Norte: all levels, public and private; no work in government offices Baguio City: preschool to elementary, both public and private schools La Union: all levels, both public and private schools Pandan, […]

Several parts of Luzon still under Signal No. 2 as Typhoon “Betty” moves over waters east of Cagayan

(Eagle News) — Some areas of Luzon remain under Signal No. 2 as Typhoon “Betty” moves northwestward over the waters east of Cagayan. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the following are under the tropical cyclone wind signal: Batanes the northeastern portion of Cagayan (Santa Ana, Gonzaga) including Babuyan Islands The following, meanwhile, are under Signal No. 1: The rest of mainland Cagayan Isabela Apayao Ilocos Norte Abra Kalinga Mountain Province […]

#WalangPasok: Class suspensions for Monday, May 29

(Eagle News)–Classes on Monday, May 29, have been suspended in several areas in anticipation of “Betty”. The following areas are covered by the suspension: Cagayan: all levels, public and private Ilocos Sur: all levels, public and private; no work in government offices The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said in its recent advisory that, so far, 12 areas in Northern Luzon are under Signal No. 1. Typhoon “Betty” has so far maintained its […]

Signal No. 1 still raised over parts of Luzon as Typhoon “Betty” maintains strength, traverses PHL Sea

  (Eagle News)–Signal No. 1 remains raised over parts of Luzon as “Betty,” now a typhoon, maintains its strength while moving over the Philippine Sea. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the following areas are under Signal No. 1: Batanes; Cagayan including Babuyan Islands; Isabela; Apayao; Ilocos Norte; the northern and central portions of Abra (Tineg, Lacub, Lagayan, San Juan, Lagangilang, Licuan-Baay, Malibcong, Danglas, La Paz, Dolores, Tayum, Bucay, Sallapadan, Daguioman, […]

Signal No. 1 raised over some areas as Super Typhoon “Betty” maintains strength

(Eagle News)–Signal No. 1 has been raised over several areas as Super Typhoon “Betty” maintains its strength while moving west northwest. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the following areas are under the tropical cyclone wind signal: Eastern portion of Cagayan (Santa Ana, Gonzaga, Lal-Lo, Gattaran, Bagao, Peñablanca, Santa Teresita, Buguey) Babuyan and Camiguin Islands Eastern portion of Isabela (Maconacon, Divilacan, Dinapigue, Palanan, San Mariano, Ilagan City, Tumauini, San Pablo, Cabagan) […]

Super Typhoon “Mawar” enters PAR; is now called “Betty”

(Eagle News)–Super typhoon “Mawar” has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility and is now called “Betty.” The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said so far, the center of the tropical cyclone was situated 1320 kilometers east of Central Luzon. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 195 kph near the center and a gustiness of up to 240 kph. PAGASA said it is moving west northwestward at 25 kph. “Betty” is expected to […]

#WalangPasok: Class suspensions for Saturday, May 27

(Eagle News)–Classes on Saturday, May 27, were suspended in some areas in light of Super Typhoon “Mawar” approaching the Philippine Area of Responsibility. The following are covered by the suspension: Marikina – all levels Cebu province – Minglanilla (college level) The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said “Mawar” may enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Friday night, May 26, or Saturday morning, May 27. Once it enters PAR, PAGASA said it will […]

Super Typhoon “Mawar” further intensifies over Philippine Sea

Is forecast to enter PAR on Friday evening (May 26) or Saturday morning (May 27) (Eagle News) — Super Typhoon “Mawar” has further intensified over the Philippine Sea. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the center of its  eye was so far located 1,840 km east of Southeastern Luzon. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 205 kph near the center and a gustiness of up to 250 kph. “Mawar” is currently […]