Pagasa Weather Update: Typhoons Kristine and Leon
Oct 26, 2024 · Tropical Storm Kong-rey, locally known as Leon, was recorded at a position 1,825 kilometers east of Central Luzon (coordinates: 16.5°N, 139.2°E) as of the same 3:00 AM report. Kong-rey has maximum sustained winds of 65 km/h near its center and gustiness of up to 80 km/h. The storm is moving northwestward at a faster pace of 35 km/h.
Typhoon Julian and Jebi: Latest PAGASA Update | NewsFeed
Sep 28, 2024 · The center of Tropical Storm “Julian” is currently located approximately 390 km east of Aparri, Cagayan, at coordinates 18.6°N, 125.3°E. The storm has maximum sustained winds of 75 km/h near its center and gustiness reaching up to 90 km/h. It is moving west-northwestward at a speed of 15 km/h, slowly inching closer to northern Luzon.
Pagasa 11 AM Latest Update on Typhoon KristinePH (TRAMI)
Oct 23, 2024 · The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) has released its latest advisory on Typhoon KristinePH (Trami), which has slightly accelerated while maintaining its strength as it continues to move across the sea east of Aurora. As of 10:00 AM today, the center of Typhoon Kristine was located 200 ...
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Nov 4, 2024 · October 25, 2024 by Miguel in News. As of 8 p.m. on October 24, 2024, several provinces and towns across the Philippines have been placed under a state of calamity due to the widespread destruction caused by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine. The storm, which brought intense rainfall and strong winds, resulted in severe flooding, landslides, and ...
Typhoon Kristine Casualties Reach 46 Across 15 Regions
October 26, 2024 by Miguel in News. As Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name: Trami) subsided on Friday, Philippine disaster officials reported a rise in the death toll to 46, up from the previous day’s tally. The storm, which marked the 11th to strike the country this year, left extensive devastation across 15 regions from ...
Typhoon Aghon Latest Update From Pagasa | NewsFeed
May 24, 2024 · Aghon, originating from a low-pressure area east of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur, has now been downgraded from a typhoon to a tropical depression, yet its impact remains significant. As of the latest Pagasa bulletin, twelve areas have been placed under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1. These areas span Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, indicating ...
DOLE Announces P35 Daily Minimum Wage Increase in NCR
Jul 1, 2024 · The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) announced on Monday a P35 increase in the daily minimum wage for workers in the National Capital Region (NCR). This adjustment raises the minimum wage from P610 to P645 for the non-agriculture sector and from P573 to P608 for the agriculture sector. The increase will take effect on July 17, 2024, 15 ...
UN Official Urges Philippines to Prepare for ‘Big One’
October 14, 2024 by Miguel in News. Gustavo González, United Nations (UN) coordinator in the Philippines, has sounded the alarm for the country to prepare for the eventuality of a catastrophic disaster or “big one,” as the threat of super typhoons, volcanic eruptions, and earthquakes intensifies. He emphasized that climate change is ...
Fatalities Could Reach 47,000 if ‘Big One’ Strikes Metro Manila
Oct 17, 2024 · Up to 46,993 casualties and 156,000 injuries could occur if a 7.2-magnitude earthquake strikes Metro Manila, warned former Office of Civil Defense (OCD) administrator Alexander Pama on Wednesday. Speaking at the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction held at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay, Pama emphasized the potentially devastating impact on ...
DepEd’s Shift to Old School Calendar to Combat Extreme Heat
May 7, 2024 by Miguel in News. The Department of Education (DepEd) is gearing up to embrace a significant change – a return to the old school calendar, marking a departure from the current August-to-June schedule. This decision, spurred by President Marcos’ directive, aims to mitigate the adverse effects of extreme heat on students and ...
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