Tag: PAGASA

Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over N. Luzon

(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over Northern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rains are being experienced over Pangasinan, particularly in Bolinao, Anda, Bani, Alaminos City, Sual, Labrador, Mabini, Dasol, Burgos, Agno, Infanta, Bugallon, Aguilar, San Carlos, Lingayen, Binmaley, Calasiao Dagupan, San Carlos, Urbiztondo, Mangaldan, San Mapandan, San Jacinto and San Fabian; in Apayao, particularly Conner and Kabugan; Kalinga; Mt. Province; Ifugao in Tinoc, Banaue, Hungduan, […]

Signal No. 2 hoisted over three areas as “Jenny” intensifies into a tropical storm

(Eagle News)–Tropical Depression “Jenny” has intensified into a tropical storm as it continues to move toward Central Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said “Jenny,” which is located 360 kilometers east northeast of Daet, Camarines Norte or 490 km east of Infanta, Quezon, is forecast to make landfall in Aurora tonight or tomorrow early morning. Signal No. 2 is hoisted over Isabela, Aurora and Quirino, while Signal No. 1 is in place […]

Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over parts of Mindanao

(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over parts of Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds due to thunderstorms are expected over Agusan del Sur, Maguindanao and Surigao del Norte within the next 1 to 2 hours. The conditions are being experienced in North Cotabato, particularly in Arakan, Magpet, President Roxas; in Surigao del Sur, particularly in Bislig, Lungig, Barobo and San […]

LPA off Virac, Catanduanes develops into tropical depression

(Eagle News)–The low pressure area spotted east of Virac, Catanduanes has developed into a tropical depression. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the tropical depression is now named “Jenny.” PAGASA had said once the LPA develops into such, a Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal #1 will be immediately raised over the eastern sections of Luzon and Visayas. As of  10 a.m. , the LPA was located 675 kilometers east northeast of Guiuan, Eastern […]

LPA spotted off E. Samar to develop into tropical depression in next 12 hours

(Eagle News)–The low pressure area spotted off Eastern Samar is expected to turn into a tropical depression in the next 12 hours, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. PAGASA said once it develops into such, it will be named “Jenny,” and a Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal #1 will be immediately raised over the eastern sections of Luzon and Visayas. As of  10 a.m. , the LPA was located 675 kilometers east northeast […]

Storm signal over N. Abra lifted with “Ineng” now off southern coast of Pingtung, Taiwan

(Eagle News)–The tropical cyclone wind signal hoisted over Northern Abra has been lifted, with Severe Tropical Storm “Ineng”  now off the southern coast of Pingtung county in Taiwan. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said “Ineng” which was estimated at 185 km northwest of Basco, Batanes is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility this afternoon. Signal No. 2 remains hoisted over Batanes, while Signal No. 1 is in place over Cagayan […]

Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over N. Ecija

(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over Nueva Ecija. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected over the province within the next two hours. “All are advised to take precautionary measures against the impacts associated with these hazards which include flash floods and landslides,” PAGASA said.    

Duterte wants all foreign vessels passing through PHL territorial waters to ask Manila for permission first — Palace

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte wants foreign vessels passing through the country’s territorial waters to seek Manila’s permission first “well in advance.” According to Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo, non-compliance may force the Philippines to act in an “unfriendly manner.” “Before we never said anything, we just allow them and make protest but this time we will tell them ‘Please get out of our territory,’” Panelo said. “That’s very unfriendly because we have not done it before,” […]

Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over parts of Mindanao

(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over parts of Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds due to thunderstorms are so far being experienced in Agusan Del Norte, particularly in Jabonga, Santiago and Cabadbaran City. PAGASA said these conditions may persist within 1 to 2 hours and may affect nearby areas. “All are advised to take precautionary measures against the impact associated […]

Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over Mindanao

(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds due to thunderstorms are expected over Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Sur, Surigao del Norte and Davao Oriental within the next 1 to 2 hours. “All are advised to take precautionary measures against the impact associated with these hazards which include flash floods and landslides,” PAGASA said.  

Cloudy skies to prevail in parts of PHL

(Eagle News)–Cloudy skies will prevail in parts of the country today, Aug. 18, as the southwest monsoon affects the western section of Northern and Central Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms are expected over the provinces of Abra, Benguet, Apayao, Mt. Province, Ifugao, Kalinga, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Batanes and Babuyan group of Islands. Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated […]

Cloudy skies to prevail in parts of PHL

(Eagle News)–Cloudy skies are expected in parts of the country today, Aug. 16, as the southwest monsoon affects the western sections of Northern and Central Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms are expected over Batanes and Babuyan group of Islands. Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers due to localized thunderstorms will be experienced over the provinces of Pangasinan, La Union, Ilocos Sur, […]