LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The Philippines may experience as many as 13 tropical cyclones from June to November this year, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). The state weather bureau said between…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — With several typhoons entering the Philippines each year, names like “Yolanda,” “Odette,” and “Ruping” have become etched in public memory. But how are these names chosen, and why are some of them retired?…
CEBU, Philippines — Each year, an average of 20 tropical cyclones enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility, bringing with them strong winds, flooding, storm surges, and prolonged power outages that threaten the safety of Filipinos. For families…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Before the first storm hits the country next year, the state weather bureau already has a full list of typhoon names ready for use. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — No tropical cyclones are expected to enter the country soon, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) confirmed on Saturday, November 15. Pagasa Visayas Weather Specialist Ana Dumdum urged the public…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Local government units (LGUs) across Cebu have begun evacuating residents living in hazard-prone areas as Typhoon Uwan (international name: Fung-wong) continues to intensify. In Liloan, Mayor Aljew Frasco ordered a forced evacuation on…
WASHINGTON — Typhoon Kalmaegi has killed at least 114 people in the Philippines with even more missing and then hit Vietnam Friday. A second typhoon, Fong-Wong, is forecast to hit the Philippines around Sunday and strengthen to…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The low-pressure area monitored south of Guam has developed into a new tropical depression outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), the local state weather bureau reported on Tuesday, November 4. The Philippine…
Typhoon Tino (Kalmaegi) is now moving faster across the Philippine seas, raising alarm for communities in its path as it approaches northern and central Visayas, PAGASA reported in its 11 p.m. Monday bulletin.…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The state weather bureau here reiterates reminders for the public to take precautions and obey orders from authorities as Typhoon Tino (international name: Kalmaegi) moves closer to the Visayas. Especially as they would…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — To ensure everyone’s safety, especially families displaced by last month’s earthquake, Bogo City authorities have implemented an “Adopt-a-Family” initiative as Typhoon Tino (international name: Kalmaegi) approaches. Public Information Officer Jeany Eve Ynot said…
CEBU CITY — Typhoon Tino (international name: Kalmaegi) continues to intensify on Monday morning, November 3, as it moves closer to the Visayas, prompting the state weather bureau to raise higher wind signals across Cebu and neighboring…
