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Severe Tropical Storm Queenie nears typhoon status
Severe Tropical Storm “Queenie,” with the international name “Surigae,” is being monitored inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR).
LPA MAY DEVELOP INTO TROPICAL DEPRESSION
A low-pressure area outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility now has a high chance of developing into a tropical depression within the next 24 hours,…
From foorest to riches: ISU maximizes forest resources thru new innovation hub
CABAGAN, Isabela — As part of Region II’s 2026 Regional Science and Technology Week, Isabela State University (ISU) has inaugurated its very own Forest…
Heavy rains from Habagat threaten Luzon, Visayas with floods, landslides
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has issued a heavy rainfall outlook as the southwest monsoon or…
PAGASA: Heavy rains to lash parts of Luzon, Visayas through 5 September
PAGASA warned of 50–100 mm of rain from the Southwest Monsoon through 3 September in Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Abra, Benguet and Zambales.
TD Pilandok forms east of Luzon, remains far from land
Tropical Depression Pilandok has formed over the Philippine Sea, east of extreme Northern Luzon, PAGASA reported at 11 a.m. on 30 August 2026.
PAGASA warns of up to 200 mm rain in Luzon through 1 September
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) warned of heavy rainfall in several parts of Luzon as the southwest…
PAGASA monitors two LPAs outside PAR
Weather authorities are monitoring two low pressure areas (LPAs) outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility as of 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, with one showing…
Southwest monsoon brings rains over Luzon, Western Visayas
Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) is monitoring a Low Pressure Area (LPA) spotted 850 kilometers east of…
P1-B flood science fund to test projects before construction
The P1-billion allocation for Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards (NOAH) will allow scientists to test proposed flood-control measures through…
List: Class Suspensions, August 18, 2026
Several local government units have announced the suspension of classes and the adoption of alternative work arrangements on Tuesday, August 18, as heavy rains…
LIST: Class suspensions, 17 August
Classes in several areas have been suspended on Monday, August 17, 2026, due to inclement weather brought by the Southwest Monsoon or Habagat.
LIST: Class suspensions, 14 August 2026
Several local government units on Friday, 14 August, have suspended face-to-face classes or shifted to alternative learning modalities due to inclement weather.
Scientists say great tits may soon go extinct in a warming world
A warming planet is doing more than raising temperatures. It is also disrupting nature's calendar, and scientists say one of Europe's most recognizable birds…
NASA seeks volunteers for Moon and Mars simulation
Four participants will spend a year living in an isolated habitat to help prepare for future deep-space missions.
Super Typhoon Inday Intensifies
Super Typhoon Inday has slightly intensified as it continues moving west-northwestward over the Philippine Sea east of Northern Luzon.
SM expands lifestyle, tourism footprint across Cebu
SM Supermalls is strengthening its presence in Cebu through new investments in retail, tourism, education, entertainment, and business, positioning its three…
Rainy weather expected in parts of the Philippines as easterlies persist
Many parts of the country will experience rain showers and thunderstorms on Sunday as easterlies continue to affect the weather, according to the latest…
PAGASA monitors potential LPAs as monsoon rains hit Luzon
The state weather bureau is monitoring the potential formation of 1 to 2 low-pressure areas over the next two weeks, while the southwest monsoon continues to…
