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PAGASA: Typhoon “Aghon” maintains strength but is ‘unlikely’ to bring significant amount of rainfall to PHL

(Eagle News)–Typhoon “Aghon” has maintained its strength as it continues to move northeastward. However, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said it is unlikely to bring a significant amount of rainfall in the next three days. No tropical cyclone wind signals have been raised. The southwesterly windflow only partly influenced by “Aghon,” however, will bring moderate to heavy rains over the western portions of Northern Luzon, Central Luzon and MIMAROPA until tomorrow. It […]

PBBM emphasizes importance of PHL-Brunei bilateral ties for a stable Indo-Pacific Region

(Eagle News)–President Bongbong Marcos on Tuesday, May 28, emphasized the importance of continued Philippines -Brunei bilateral ties for a stable Indo-Pacific Region. The President made the statement during a state banquet hosted by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah on the first day of his two-day state visit. “And so it is important that we continue to work together on a bilateral basis, also together with ASEAN, with BIMP-EAGA in all of these methods by which we can […]

Amid decrease in Luzon power supply due to “Aghon,” DOE urges public to conserve energy

(Eagle News)–The Department of Energy on Monday, May 27, urged the public to minimize use of electricity following the reported substantial decrease of available power supply in Luzon amid “Aghon.” “The typhoon caused substantial decrease in the available power supply in the grid at the time when the hydropower plants have not recovered from low water supply,” Energy Secretary Raphael Lotilla said. He said the 1200 MW Ilihan Powerplant was shut down last May 25, […]

Portions of Luzon still under Signal No. 1; “Aghon” moving away from PHL landmass

(Eagle News)–Signal No. 1 remains hoisted over portions of Luzon as “Aghon” slightly intensified while moving away from the Philippine landmass. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the following areas are under the tropical cyclone wind signal: Quirino (Maddela, Nagtipunan, Aglipay) Nueva Vizcaya (Alfonso Castaneda, Dupax del Sur, Dupax del Norte) Isabela (Divilacan, San Mariano, San Guillermo, Jones, Echague, San Agustin, Benito Soliven, City of Cauauyan, Maconacon, Angadanan, Naguilian, Palanan, Dinapigue) Aurora […]

Portions of Isabela, Aurora still under Signal No. 2 as Typhoon “Aghon” traverses PHL Sea

(Eagle News)–Portions of Luzon remain under Signal No. 2 as Typhoon “Aghon” continues to move over the Philippine Sea east of Aurora province. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the following areas are under the tropical cyclone wind signal: Southeastern portion of Isabela (Dinapigue, Palanan) Northern portion of Aurora (Dilasag, Casiguran) The following areas, meanwhile, are under Signal No. 1: Northeastern and southern portion of Isabela (Divilacan, San Mariano, Jones, Echague, San […]

“Aghon” makes landfall over Patnanungan Island in Quezon; Polillo Islands still under Signal No. 3

(Eagle News)–Signal No. 3 remains hoisted over Polillo Islands as “Aghon” slightly intensified and made landfall over Patnanungan Island in Quezon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the following areas, meanwhile, are under a Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2: Aurora Northern and central portions of Quezon (Alabat, Perez, Quezon, Gumaca, Lopez, Macalelon, General Luna, Unisan, Pitogo, Plaridel, Agdangan, Padre Burgos, Atimonan, General Nakar, Pagbilao, Sampaloc, Calauag, Lucban, City of Tayabas, Lucena […]

Thousands flee as Philippine storm hits main island

MANILA, May 26, 2024 (AFP) – A severe storm battered the Philippines’ most populous island on Sunday, dumping heavy rain and causing flooding that forced more than 8,000 people to flee their homes. After making landfall on the central island of Samar late Friday, the first storm to hit the Philippines this year strengthened as it swept northwest to the main island of Luzon where it hovered near the capital Manila. Severe tropical storm Ewiniar, […]

“Aghon” now a severe tropical storm; eastern part of Quezon under Signal No. 3

(Eagle News)–“Aghon” has intensified into a severe tropical storm. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the eastern section of Quezon (Infanta, Real, Mauban) including Polillo Islands (Panukulan, Burdeos, Patnanungan, Polillo) is now under Signal No. 3. The following areas, meanwhile, are under Signal No. 2: Aurora Northern and central portions of Quezon (Alabat, Perez, Quezon, Gumaca, Lopez, Macalelon, General Luna, Unisan, Pitogo, Plaridel, Agdangan, Padre Burgos, Atimonan, General Nakar, Sampaloc, Pagbilao, Calauag, […]

Tropical Storm “Aghon” slightly intensifies

(Eagle News)–Tropical Storm “Aghon” has slightly intensified as it meanders over Sariaya, Quezon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said, as a result, the following are under a tropical cyclone wind signal no. 2: the northern and central portions of Quezon (Alabat, Perez, Quezon, Gumaca, Lopez, Macalelon, General Luna, Unisan, Pitogo, Plaridel, Agdangan, Padre Burgos, Atimonan, Mauban, Real, General Nakar, Infanta, Sampaloc, Pagbilao, Calauag, Lucban, City of Tayabas, Lucena City, Tiaong, Candelaria, Sariaya, […]

Four provinces under Signal No. 2 as TS “Aghon” maintains its strength

(Eagle News)–Four Luzon provinces are now under Signal No. 2 as “Aghon” maintained its strength while over  Dolores, Quezon. The following areas are under the tropical cyclone wind signal, with “Aghon” moving northwestward at 15 kph: the northern and central portions of Quezon (Alabat, Perez, Quezon, Gumaca, Lopez, Macalelon, General Luna, Unisan, Pitogo, Plaridel, Agdangan, Padre Burgos, Atimonan, Mauban, Real, General Nakar, Infanta, Sampaloc, Pagbilao, Calauag, Lucban, City of Tayabas, Lucena City, Tiaong, Candelaria, Sariaya, […]

DMW: Gov’t ready to assist 5 Filipinos hurt on turbulence-hit SG flight

(Eagle News)–The Department of Migrant Workers has said the government was ready to extend all forms of assistance to the five Filipinos who were injured on a Singapore-bound flight that recently experienced severe turbulence. DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac said they were so far closely coordinating with the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on the condition of the Filipinos. “Nagpapasalamat tayo sa Singapore Air kasi sinasagot iyong mga expenses. But tayo naman ay nakahanda. Nakahanda […]

PBBM to visit Singapore next week

To deliver keynote address in 21st IISS Shangri-La Dialogue, DFA says (Eagle News)–President Bongbong Marcos will be in Singapore next week to embark on a working visit and attend the 21st edition of this year’s International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Shangri-La Dialogue. According to the Department of Foreign Affairs, he is also set to deliver the keynote address to mark the opening of the event titled International Institute for Strategic Studies Shangri-La Dialogue 2024. […]