Marce weakens as it crosses Ilocos Norte, Pagasa says

Dianne Sampang - @inquirerdotnet 11/08/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Marce (international name: Yinxing) continued to weaken as it moved through Ilocos Norte early Friday, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). In its 5 a.m. bulletin, Pagasa reported…

New LPA expected to enter PAR by weekend

Dianne Sampang - @inquirerdotnet 11/08/2024

MANILA, Philippines — A new low-pressure area (LPA) might enter the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) on Friday night or Saturday morning, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). Weather specialist Benison Estareja…

Marce to make landfall within hours as it nears Cagayan – Pagasa

Dianne Sampang - @inquirerdotnet 11/07/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Marce (international name: Yinxing) will likely make landfall by Thursday afternoon or Friday early morning as it nears northeastern Cagayan, said the state weather bureau. Marce “will make a landfall and traverse Babuyan…

Batanes: 4.4 magnitude earthquake rocks Itbayat

Dianne Sampang - @inquirerdotnet 11/03/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Itbayat in Batanes was rocked by a magnitude 4.4 earthquake on Saturday afternoon, said the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). Phivolcs, in its earthquake bulletin, said that west of Itbayat in Batanes…

Catanduanes hit by magnitude 6.1 earthquake, aftershocks expected

Dianne Sampang - @inquirerdotnet 10/02/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has reported that a magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Bagamanoc town in Catanduanes early Wednesday morning, where aftershocks would be expected. East of Bagamoc in Catanduanes is…

Ex-PNP chief accused of accepting bribe to help Alice Guo, siblings flee PH

Dianne Sampang - @inquirerdotnet 09/17/2024

MANILA, Philippines — A former chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) is accused of accepting a bribe to assist dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo and her siblings in fleeing the country, despite being on an…

Pagasa: Storm Enteng may intensify when it crosses WPS

Dianne Sampang - @inquirerdotnet 09/03/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported  on Tuesday morning that Tropical Storm Enteng (international name: Yagi) may further intensify once it crosses the West Philippine Sea. Meanwhile, over several parts…

Pagasa: Tropical Storm Enteng moves over Kalinga as it slows down

Dianne Sampang - @inquirerdotnet 09/03/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said that Tropical Storm Enteng had decreased its strength and was moving over Kalinga on Monday evening. The center of Enteng was located at Rizal,…

Sec. Angara wants vacant DepEd positions filled

Dianne Sampang - @inquirerdotnet 08/07/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara directed the department’s offices to fill all vacant positions “to ensure effective and efficient delivery of basic education services.” A statement released on Wednesday said: “In DepEd…

Pagasa: As Carina exits PAR, new LPA spotted in south Mindanao

Dianne Sampang - @inquirerdotnet 07/26/2024

MANILA, Philippines — A new low pressure area has been spotted in southern Mindanao on Thursday afternoon (July 25), according to the state weather bureau. This is shortly after Typhoon Carina exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility…

Amihan to bring cloudy skies, rain possible nationwide — Pagasa

Dianne Sampang - @inquirerdotnet 07/13/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The southwest monsoon would bring overcast skies and rain showers on Saturday in many parts of the country.  This is according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) The southwest monsoon,…

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