TS ‘URDUJA’ LEFT TRAIL OF DESTRUCTION

Futch Anthony Inso, Morexette Marie B. Erram, Nestle L. Semilla, Rosalie O. Abatayo 12/16/2017

STORM AFFECTED NORTHERN CEBU Heavy rains and wind spawned by Tropical Storm Urduja left widespread damage in Cebu, with hundreds of people evacuated and stranded in ports and island-resorts, and at least 35 domestic flights canceled even…

Cebu under storm signal no. 1

Morexette B. Erram 12/16/2017

As Tropical Storm Urduja threatens the Samar province, the state weather bureau has placed the entire Cebu under Storm Signal No. 1 The severe weather bulletin issued by the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa)…

Cold rainy days continue, authorities on storm alert

Doris Mae C. Mondragon, Morexette Marie B. Erram, Nestle L. Semilla 12/15/2017

URDUJA MOVES SLOWLY As signal number 1 from tropical storm “Urduja” remained hoisted over northern Cebu on Friday, the strong winds and incessant rains brought some floods to the towns of Sogod and Tabogon. Provincial Disaster Risk…

Tropical storm strands 52 vessels in Cebu ports

Nestle L. Semilla 12/15/2017

THE Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Cebu station reports that at least 43 passenger vessels with trips to places like Manila, Ormoc, Surigao, Bantayan Island and Camotes were stranded in Cebu on Friday, as sea travel was declared…

Northern Cebu remains under storm signal 1 -Pagasa

Morexette B. Erram 12/15/2017

Northern Cebu, including Bantayan Island, remains under Storm Signal No. 1 as Tropical Storm Urduja’s expected landfall was delayed until tomorrow morning. The severe weather bulletin issued by the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa)…

Cebuanos told to prepare for ‘weak’ La Niña

Doris Mae C. Mondragon 11/27/2017

Pagasa Visayas head Oscar Tabada said weak La Niña expected to bring rains in Cebu and rest of the Visayas starting next month. Tabada warned Cebuanos of flooding and landslides that may result from above normal rainfall…

Thunderstorm over Guinhulngan City, Negros Oriental

Elizah Dela Rosa 11/21/2017

  A thunderstorm advisory was issued over Guinhulngan City and nearby areas in Negros Oriental by the state weather bureau Pagasa Tuesday afternoon. Pagasa’s daily forecast said moderate to heavy rains with lightning and strong winds will…

APRIEL SMITH: Queenly and Confident

Mich Padayhag, Niza Mariñas, Rob Gonzales 11/11/2017

YOU glance at your watch and stand by for  the arrival of the  queen. Since  it’s Apriel Smith, you don’t mind. It’s like the infinite wait at the terminal and finally you are ready to board. She was…

Ireland closes schools as major storm approaches

AFP 10/16/2017

Schools were closed Monday as Ireland braced for an “unprecedented storm,” with authorities warning that violent winds, rain and storm surges could pose a risk to life. Ophelia, the largest hurricane ever recorded so far east in…

Gloomy weather in Cebu as Tropical Depression “Jolina” enters PAR

Agnes B. Alpuerto 08/24/2017

THE low pressure area in northern Luzon has already developed into a tropical depression on Thursday afternoon, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration. Tropical depression Jolina was spotted 400 kilometers northeast of Catanduanes and…

Storm Isang to exit PH today

Jessa Mae O. Sotto 08/21/2017

TROPICAL Storm “Isang” (Hato) is expected to exit the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) on Tuesday afternoon, the state weather bureau said Monday afternoon. The storm maintained its strength as it moved toward extreme Northern Luzon, the…

Storm-resilient rooms for Samar

Nestle L. Semilla 05/08/2017

BALIKATAN 2017 American and Filipino soldiers joined forces to build a large room that can serve as a classroom and shelter during disasters in Guiuan town in Eastern Samar, a region often hit by typhoons. The activity,…

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