Tag: Paeng

NDRRMC: Reported fatalities due to “Paeng” now at 155

(Eagle News)– The number of reported fatalities due to “Paeng” has risen to 155. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, of the 155 dead, 121 have been verified. The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao had the most number of fatalities with 63, followed by Western Visayas with 32, and Calabarzon with 20. The NDRRMC said 129 have been reported injured. Meanwhile, damage to agriculture due to “Paeng” rose to P2.788 […]

Reported fatalities due to “Paeng” now at 150

(Eagle News) — The number of reported fatalities due to “Paeng” has risen to 150. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, of the 150 reported, 94 have been confirmed. Of the deaths, 63 were reported from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, 33 from Calabarzon and 29 from Western Visayas. Damage to infrastructure was at P2.833 billion. According to the NDRRMC, “Paeng” left P2.4 billion worth of damage in agriculture. Bicol […]

State of calamity declared over four regions due to “Paeng”

(Eagle News) — A state of calamity has been declared over four regions–Calabarzon, Bicol Region, Western Visayas and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao—due to “Paeng.” President Bongbong Marcos made the declaration by virtue of Proclamation No. 84. The state of calamity shall remain in effect for six months unless lifted by the President. In making the declaration, the President noted the “loss of lives, destruction of property, damage to agriculture and critical infrastructures, […]

14 areas under Signal No. 1 as “Paeng” re-intensifies into a severe tropical storm

(Eagle News) — “Paeng” has re-intensified into a severe tropical storm as it continues to traverse the West Philippine Sea on Monday, Oct. 31. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, as a result, Signal No. 1 remains hoisted over portions of Luzon. The following areas are under the tropical cyclone wind signal: The southern portion of Ilocos Norte (Badoc, Pinili, Banna, Nueva Era, City of Batac, Paoay, Marcos, Currimao, Dingras, Solsona, […]

Signal No. 1 raised over parts of Luzon as “Paeng” maintains its strength

(Eagle News)–Signal No. 1 remains raised over parts of Luzon as “Paeng” moves west southwest while maintaining its strength. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the following areas are under the tropical cyclone wind signal: Metro Manila Cagayan including Babuyan Islands Isabela Quirino Nueva Vizcaya Apayao Abra Kalinga Mountain Province Ifugao Benguet Ilocos Norte Ilocos Sur La Union Pangasinan Aurora Bulacan Nueva Ecija Tarlac Pampanga Bataan Zambales the western and central […]

11 areas under Signal No. 3 with “Paeng” about to make landfall over San Juan, Batangas

(Eagle News) — More areas are under Signal No. 3 as Severe Tropical Storm “Paeng” is about to make landfall over San Juan, Batangas. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the following areas are under the tropical cyclone wind signal: Metro Manila Bataan southern portion of Zambales (Olongapo City, Subic, Castillejos, San Antonio) Marinduque northern and central portions of Quezon (Pitogo, Lucena City, Pagbilao, Infanta, Tiaong, Unisan, Plaridel, San Antonio, Candelaria, […]

Philippines sharply revises storm death toll down to 45

MANILA, Oct 29, 2022 (AFP) The Philippines sharply revised the death toll from a tropical storm ravaging the country downward on Saturday, saying only 45 people had been killed — correcting the earlier reported toll of 72. Civil defence officials acknowledged rescue teams sent to the country’s flood-swamped south on Friday had erred in their reporting, leading to some deaths being tallied twice. “When we consolidated the reports at 6:00 am today we realised there […]

PNR cancels trips; LRTA says LRT-2 Libreng Sakay for students suspended on Saturday, Oct. 29

(Eagle News)–Rail authorities have announced the suspension of some train services as “Paeng” continued to bring rains and strong winds over parts of the country on Saturday, Oct. 29. The Light Rail Authority said the Libreng Sakay for students was temporarily suspended starting 10 a.m. The Philippine National Railways said its trips were canceled starting 9 a.m. It said this was to ensure the safety of passengers amid “Paeng.” The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical […]

More areas under Signal No. 3 as “Paeng” maintains its strength while crossing Marinduque

(Eagle News) — More areas are under Signal No. 3 as “Paeng” maintained its strength while traversing the northern portion of Marinduque on Saturday, Oct. 29. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the following areas are under the tropical cyclone wind signal: Marinduque the northern and central portions of Quezon (Pitogo, San Andres, Buenavista, Lucena City, San Francisco, Pagbilao, Infanta, Tiaong, Lopez, Catanauan, Mulanay, Unisan, General Luna, Plaridel, Quezon, San Antonio, […]

Portions of Luzon, Visayas under Signal No. 2 as TS “Paeng” slightly intensifies

(Eagle News) — Portions of Luzon and Visayas are under Signal No. 2 as Tropical Storm “Paeng” slightly intensified on Friday, Oct. 28. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the following areas are under the tropical cyclone wind signal: LUZON: Catanduanes, Albay, Sorsogon, and the eastern portion of Camarines Sur (Caramoan, Garchitorena, Presentacion, Lagonoy, Goa, San Jose, Tigaon, Iriga City, Saglay, Buhi) VISAYAS: Northern Samar and the northern portion of Eastern […]

More areas under Signal No. 1 as “Paeng” intensifies into tropical storm

(Eagle News) — More areas are under Signal No. 1 as “Paeng” intensified into a tropical storm as it continued to traverse the Philippine Sea on Thursday, Oct. 27. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the following areas are under the tropical cyclone wind signal: Luzon: Catanduanes, the eastern portion of Albay (Rapu-Rapu), and the eastern portion of Sorsogon (Prieto Diaz, Gubat, Barcelona, Bulusan, Santa Magdalena, Irosin, Juban, Casiguran, City of […]

Signal No. 1 raised over parts of Visayas as “Paeng” slightly intensifies

(Eagle News) — Signal No. 1 has been raised over parts of Visayas as “Paeng” slightly intensified on Thursday, Oct. 27. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the following areas are under the tropical cyclone wind signal: northern portion of Eastern Samar (San Julian, Sulat, Taft, Can-Avid, Dolores, Maslog, Oras, San Policarpo, Arteche, Jipapad, City of Borongan) the eastern portion of Northern Samar (Lapinig, Gamay, Mapanas, Palapag, Laoang, Pambujan, Catubig, Las […]