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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, […]

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Cloudy skies, rain showers expected in parts of the country

(Eagle News) — Cloudy skies and rain showers are expected in parts of the country on Wednesday, Nov. 2. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, Eastern Visayas, Caraga and Davao Region will experience the conditions due to the trough of the low pressure area (formerly “Queenie”) estimated 355 km east southeast of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur. Flash floods or landslides due to moderate with at times heavy rains are also possible. […]

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“Queenie” weakens into a tropical depression

(Eagle News) — “Queenie” has weakened into a tropical depression. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, however, said light to moderate with at times heavy rains are likely over Caraga and Davao Oriental, with “Queenie” estimated 490 km east of Davao City or 425 km east southeast of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 45 km/h near the center and a gustiness of up to 55 km/h. It […]

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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, […]

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Signal No. 1 still raised over parts of Luzon as TS “Paeng” moves toward northwestern limit of PAR

(Eagle News) — Signal No. 1 remains hoisted over parts of Luzon as Tropical Storm “Paeng” moves towards the northwestern limit of the Philippine Area of Responsibility. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the following areas are under Signal No. 1: Ilocos Norte Ilocos Sur La Union Pangasinan Apayao Kalinga Abra Mountain Province Ifugao Benguet Nueva Vizcaya western portion of Cagayan (Santa Praxedes, Claveria, Sanchez-Mira, Pamplona, Abulug, Ballesteros, Allacapan, Lasam, Santo […]

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Tropical depression near Palau enters PAR; is named “Queenie”

(Eagle News) — The tropical depression near Palau has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the weather disturbance is now named “Queenie.” A heavy rainfall warning has so far been raised over Palawan, which means flooding is possible in low-lying areas and landslides in mountainous areas. PAGASA said this was, however, still due to “Paeng,” which has so far been spotted 320 kilometers west northwest […]

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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 […]

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Signal No. 2 raised over 9 areas as “Paeng” traverses West Philippine Sea

(Eagle News)–Signal No. 2 remains raised over nine areas as “Paeng” continued to traverse the West Philippine Sea on Sunday, Oct. 30. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the following areas are under the tropical cyclone wind signal: Pangasinan; La Union; the southern portion of Ilocos Sur (City of Candon, Banayoyo, Galimuyod, Sigay, Suyo, Santa Lucia, Santa Cruz, Alilem, Tagudin, Sugpon, Cervantes, Quirino, Gregorio del Pilar, Salcedo, Lidlidda, San Emilio, Santiago, […]

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Tropical storm slams into Philippines, death toll rises to 72

Manila, Philippines  (AFP) Severe Tropical Storm Nalgae slammed into the Philippines on Saturday, after unleashing flash floods and landslides that left at least 72 people dead, officials said. Nalgae pounded the archipelago nation’s main island of Luzon with maximum winds of 95 kilometres (59 miles) an hour after making landfall on the sparsely populated Catanduanes island before dawn. Heavy rains triggered by the approaching storm began Thursday in the southern Philippines, the state weather service […]

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#WalangPasok: Class cancellations for Saturday, October 29

(Eagle News) — Classes in some areas on Saturday, Oct. 29, have been canceled due to “Paeng.” The following areas are covered by the cancellations: Albay Batangas Cavite Las Piñas – all levels, public and private schools Mandaluyong – all levels, public and private schools Manila – face-to-face and online, all levels, public and private schools Marikina – all levels, public and private schools Parañaque – all levels, public and private schools Pasay – all […]

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At least 67 killed as storm lashes southern Philippines

  Cotabato, Philippines | AFP | Landslides and flooding in the southern Philippines killed at least 67 people on Friday, according to an official tally, with rescuers racing to save residents of a mountain village that was buried in mud. The village of Kusiong accounted for many of the 50 deaths in the area around Datu Odin Sinsuat town, after heavy overnight rain unleashed floods mixed with mud, rocks and fallen trees that buried the […]

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At least 31 killed as storm lashes southern Philippines

Cotabato, Philippines | AFP | Landslides and flooding killed at least 31 people as heavy rain from an approaching storm lashed the southern Philippines, a disaster official said Friday. The storm unleashed flash floods carrying uprooted trees, rocks and mud overnight in nine mostly rural towns around Cotabato, a city of 300,000 people on Mindanao island. Many residents were caught by surprise as floodwaters rose rapidly before dawn, Naguib Sinarimbo, the spokesman and civil defence […]

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