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TS “Atsani” enters PAR, is named “Siony”

(Eagle News)–Tropical Storm “Atsani” is now inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said “Atsani,” locally named “Siony,” was so far estimated  1,365 km east of Central Luzon. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 75 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 90 kph, and is moving west northwest at 30 kph. It is forecast to move generally northwestward until Monday evening, then slowly west-southwest […]

19.8 million to 31.9 million people “predicted to be exposed” to Super Typhoon Rolly — NDRMMC

Close to 97k families or 347k individuals already preemptively evacuated   (Eagle News) — A total of 19.8 million people to 31.9 million people are “predicted to be exposed” to Super Typhoon Rolly (international name Goni), located in 12 exposed or affected regions in the country, according to authorities. National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) Undersecretary Ricardo Jalad said that they based their projections for a 60 kilometer radius, and a 120 kilometer […]

Signal No. 5 still over Albay, CamSur as “Rolly” makes second landfall in Tiwi, Albay

(Eagle News)–The center of the eye of Super Typhoon “Rolly” has made a second landfall, this time over Tiwi, Albay. In its 8 a.m. update, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Signal No. 5 is retained over Albay and Camarines Sur, as “Rolly” packed maximum sustained winds of 225 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 310 kph. It is moving west at 25 kph. PAGASA said Catanduanes, Camarines Norte, […]

TS “Atsani” to enter PAR this afternoon but no effects expected yet

(Eagle News)–Tropical Storm “Atsani” is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility this afternoon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said so far, “Atsani” was located 1280 kilometers east of southern Luzon. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center, and gustiness of up to 80 kph. It is moving west-northwest at 30 kph. Once inside PAR, PAGASA said “Atsani” will be named “Siony.” PAGASA said “Siony” is […]

Signal No. 5 raised over Catanduanes, Albay, eastern part of CamSur as Super Typhoon “Rolly” makes landfall over Bato, Catanduanes

(Eagle News)–Signal No. 5 is now in effect over Catanduanes and Albay as Super Typhoon “Rolly” made landfall over Bato, Catanduanes. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said apart from the two provinces, the eastern portion of Camarines Sur, particularly Caramoan, Presentacion, Garchitorena, Lagonoy, Tinambac, Calabanga, Siruma, Tigaon, Bombon, Magarao, Camaligan, Gainza, Canaman, Milaor, Naga City, Minalabac, Balatan, Bula, Pili, Ocampo, Goa, San Jose, Sagnay, Buhi, Iriga City, Baao, Nabua, and Bato are […]

NAIA to be closed for 24 hours starting 10 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1

(Eagle News)–The  Ninoy Aquino International Airport will be closed to all types of flight operations for 24 hours starting 10 a.m. today. In a statement, MIAA said the temporary closure until 10 a.m. of Nov. 2 was to ensure passenger safety, with “Rolly” expected to bring rains over parts of the country. As of the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration’s latest advisory, “Rolly” has intensified into a super typhoon and is hours from […]

“Rolly” intensifies into super typhoon, nears landfall over Catanduanes

(Eagle News)–“Rolly” has intensified into a super typhoon. In its recent advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Signal No. 5 will be raised over Catanduanes, eastern Camarines Sur, and Albay. “Catastrophic wind damage is expected,” PAGASA said. So far, Signal No. 4 is in effect over Catanduanes, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, the northern portion of Albay (Rapu-Rapu, Bacacay, Tabaco City, Malilipot, Santo Domingo, Malinao, Tiwi, Polangui, Libon), and the eastern portion […]

Pres. Duterte greets INC Executive Minister on his bday

Thanks Brother Eduardo V. Manalo for helping promote spiritual health   (Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte greeted Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) Executive Minister Brother Eduardo V. Manalo on his 65th birthday on Oct. 31. The President said that Brother Eduardo V. Manalo is an inspiring leader who has empowered and guided many to take the right path and has been an important partner of the government in promoting spiritual health. “I send […]

Catanduanes, Albay, eastern part of CamSur under Signal No. 3 as “Rolly” moves towards Bicol

PAGASA warns of storm surges in some areas, including in coastal areas of Manila, Cavite (Eagle News)–Catanduanes and Albay are under Signal No. 3 as Typhoon “Rolly” continues to maintain its strength and moves towards Bicol. In its 5 p.m. advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said 121 to 170 kilometers-per-hour winds are prevailing or are expected in 18 hours also in the  eastern portion of Camarines Sur, particularly in Cabusao, Libmanan, […]

COVID-19 cases in PHL reach 380,729; 606 more recoveries reported

(Eagle News)–COVID-19 cases in the country breached the 380,000 mark on Saturday, Oct. 31, after the Department of Health reported 1803 additional cases. The DOH said of the 380,729 total cases, 42462 or 11.2 percent were active. Of these, 83.2 percent were mild, 11.3 percent asymptomatic, 3.5 percent critical, and 1.9 percent severe. Of the additional 1803 cases, 1469 tested positive today. The areas with the most COVID-19 cases reported today were Rizal with 97, […]

TS “Atsani” expected to enter PAR on Sunday afternoon, to be named “Siony”

(Eagle News)–Tropical Storm “Atsani” is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Sunday afternoon. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, once inside, it will be named “Siony.” So far, it is located 1655 kilometers east of Central Luzon, packing maximum sustained winds of 55 kph near the center, and gustiness of up to 70 kph. It is moving northwest at 25 kph. PAGASA said in 24 hours, “Atsani” is […]

Signal No. 3 raised over Catanduanes as Typhoon “Rolly” maintains its strength

(Eagle News)–Signal No. 3 has been raised over Catanduanes as Typhoon “Rolly” maintained its strength. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Signal No. 2, on the other hand, was raised over the central and southern portions of Quezon (Mauban, Sampaloc, Lucban, Candelaria, Dolores, Tiaong, San Antonio, Sariaya, Tayabas City, Lucena City, Pagbilao, Atimonan, Padre Burgos, Agdangan, Unisan, Plaridel, Gumaca, Pitogo, Macalelon, General Luna, Catanauan, Mulanay, San Francisco, San Andres, San Narciso, Buenavista, […]