Tag: Ulysses

Typhoon “Ulysses” further intensifies, makes landfall in vicinity of Patnanungan, Quezon

(Eagle News)–Typhoon “Ulysses” has further intensified and has made landfall in the vicinity of Patnanungan, Quezon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Signal no. 3 is in effect over the southern portion of Quirino (Maddela, Nagtipunan), the southern portion of Nueva Vizcaya (Alfonso Castaneda, Dupax Del Norte, Dupax Del Sur), Pangasinan, Nueva Ecija, Aurora, Tarlac, Zambales, Bataan, Pampanga, Bulacan, Metro Manila, Rizal, Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, the northern and central portions of Quezon […]

“Ulysses” threatens Quezon-Aurora area; landfall over Calaguas Islands expected in 3 hours

(Eagle News)–Typhoon “Ulysses,” with international name “Vamco,” has continued to intensify as it threatened the Quezon-Aurora area on Wednesday afternoon. In its 5 p.m. update, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Signal No. 3 is in effect over the southern portion of Quirino (Maddela, Nagtipunan), the southern portion of Nueva Vizcaya (Alfonso Castaneda, Dupax Del Norte, Dupax Del Sur), Pangasinan, Nueva Ecija, Aurora, Tarlac, Zambales, Bataan, Pampanga, Bulacan, Metro Manila, Rizal, Cavite, […]

Palace suspends gov’t work in selected areas starting 3 p.m. today

Classes in public schools in NCR, Regions II, III, V, Calabarzon, Mimaropa and CAR also suspended (Eagle News)–The Palace on Wednesday, Nov. 11, suspended classes at all levels in public schools in some areas due to the inclement weather. Also suspended starting 3 p.m. today was government work in Regions II, III, V, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, the Cordillera Administrative Region, and Metro Manila, Memorandum Circular No. 82 signed by Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea said. “However, those […]

Typhoon “Ulysses” intensifies further as it approaches Quezon-Aurora area

(Eagle News)–Typhoon “Ulysses” intensified further on Wednesday afternoon as it continues to approach the Quezon-Aurora area. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Signal No. 3 is in effect over Metro Manila, the southern portion of Quirino (Maddela, Nagtipunan), the southern portion of Nueva Vizcaya (Alfonso Castaneda, Dupax Del Norte, Dupax Del Sur), Pangasinan, Nueva Ecija, Aurora, Tarlac, Zambales, Bataan, Pampanga, Bulacan,  Rizal, Cavite, Laguna, the northern and central portions of Quezon (General […]

Signal No. 3 raised over M. Manila, other areas as “Ulysses” intensifies into a typhoon

(Eagle News)–Signal No. 3 is now in effect over Metro Manila  as “Ulysses,” with international name “Vamco,” intensified into a typhoon on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said apart from the National Capital Region, the southern portion of Aurora (Dipaculao, Baler, Maria Aurora, San Luis, Dingalan), the southern portion of Nueva Ecija (Bongabon, Gabaldon, General Tinio, Laur, Palayan City, Cabanatuan City, Santa Rosa, Peñaranda, Gapan City, San Leonardo, Jaen, […]

“Ulysses” intensifies into severe tropical storm

(Eagle News)–“Ulysses” has intensified into a severe tropical storm. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Signal No. 2 is in effect over the  central and southern portions of Quezon (Atimonan, Pagbilao, Padre Burgos, Agdangan, Unisan, Plaridel, Gumaca, Pitogo, Macalelon, General Luna, Catanauan, Mulanay, San Francisco, San Andres, San Narciso, Buenavista, Lopez, Guinayangan, Calauag, Tagkawayan, Quezon, Alabat, Perez) including Polillo Islands, Catanduanes, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Albay, Sorsogon, Burias and Ticao Islands, and […]

Signal No. 2 in effect over Catanduanes, Sorsogon, other areas as “Ulysses” further intensifies

(Eagle News)–Signal No. 2 is in effect over Catanduanes, Sorsogon and other areas as Tropical Storm “Ulysses” intensified further on Tuesday. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said apart from the two provinces, Albay, Camarines Sur, and the eastern portion of Camarines Norte (San Vicente, Talisay, Daet, San Lorenzo Ruiz, Basud, Mercedes) are under the tropical cyclone wind signal. Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, the eastern portion of Pangasinan (San Nicolas, Natividad, San Quintin, Umingan, […]

Watch: Raging river in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte as heavy rains start

(Eagle News) — This video sent by Eagle News Service correspondent Dhred Cimatu from Ilocos Norte shows a raging river in Bgy. Saguigui Pagudpud town in the province as heavy rains started to pour Tuesday morning, Nov. 10, 2020, as storm Ulysses threatens the country. Strong rains started to be felt this morning in the northern part of Ilocos Norte causing landslides in certain areas, particularly in barangays Bulalo, Caunayan, Balaoi at Pansian, all in […]

“Ulysses” to intensify into severe tropical storm tonight

(Eagle News)– “Ulysses” is expected to intensify into a severe tropical storm tonight. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the center of “Ulysses” is also more likely to make landfall over Quezon on Thursday morning, and will closely approach  Catanduanes and Camarines Norte tomorrow afternoon and evening, respectively. PAGASA said there is also  “an increasing likelihood” of landfall over Bicol Region tomorrow afternoon or evening. So far, Signal No. 1 is in […]

More areas under Signal No. 1 as “Ulysses” slows down

(Eagle News)–More areas in Luzon and Visayas are under Signal No. 1 as Tropical Storm “Ulysses” slowed down and moved northwest. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Catanduanes, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Albay, Sorsogon, the eastern portion of Masbate (Aroroy, Pio V. Corpuz, Cataingan, Palanas, Uson, Dimasalang, Masbate City, Mobo, Baleno) including Ticao and Burias Islands, and the southeastern portion of Quezon (Guinayangan, Tagkawayan, Buenavista, San Andres, San Narciso) in Luzon; and […]

“Ulysses” intensifies into tropical storm

(Eagle News)–“Ulysses” has intensified into a tropical storm. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the center of Tropical Storm “Ulysses” is estimated  575 km east of Borongan City, Eastern Samar. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 80 kph, as it moved northwest, and is likely to reach the severe tropical storm category within 24 hours. It may reach the typhoon category […]

“Ulysses” to intensify into a tropical storm within 24 hours

(Eagle News) — “Ulysses” is expected to further intensify into a tropical storm within 24 hours. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said “Ulysses” is also likely to make landfall over Bicol and Quezon area on Wednesday, as it moves northwest at 40 kph. So far, the tropical depression is situated 635 km east northeast of Surigao City, Surigao del Norte or 605 km east of Borongan City, Eastern Samar. It is packing […]