Schools close in 4 Occidental Mindoro towns amid flood warnings

Classes from pre-school through Grade 12 have been suspended today, August 30, in four towns in Occidental Mindoro due to flood threats exacerbated by the enhanced southwest monsoon and Super Typhoon Goring. The towns of Paluan, Abra de Ilog, Mamburao, and Santa Cruz are on orange alert, indicating expected heavy rainfall and potential flooding, according… Read More Schools close in 4 Occidental Mindoro towns amid flood warnings

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Goring edges closer to West PH Sea, threatens Batanes, Babuyan Island

Super Typhoon Goring, after passing through the Balintang Channel, is now approaching the northern part of the West Philippine Sea, the state weather bureau said. As of 8:00 a.m. on August 30, the eye center of Goring was pinpointed 90 kilometers west southwest of Basco, Batanes, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services… Read More Goring edges closer to West PH Sea, threatens Batanes, Babuyan Island

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Over 1,500 rescued from 11 flooded barangay in Sablayan

Around 1,600 individuals were evacuated from 11 flooded barangays in Sablayan, as Typhoon Goring and the southwest monsoon brought heavy rainfall to the province. Continuous rainfall had caused water levels in the villages to rise rapidly, according to the Philippine Coast Guard District Southern Tagalog. Members of the Coast Guard Sub Station in Sablayan rescued… Read More Over 1,500 rescued from 11 flooded barangay in Sablayan

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PCG halts travel for small vessels amid Super Typhoon Goring threat

The Coast Guard District Southern Tagalog issued a travel suspension Tuesday, August 29, for all watercrafts below 250 gross tonnage (GT) navigating from the port of Batangas to several provinces in the region due to rough seas. Super Typhoon Goring (international name: Saola), coupled with the southwest monsoon, is projected to bring strong gale force… Read More PCG halts travel for small vessels amid Super Typhoon Goring threat

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Comelec checkpoints set up in Mimaropa for Barangay, SK polls

The Police Regional Office Mimaropa has established Comelec checkpoints throughout the region in an effort to guarantee a secure and safe 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections. Police Brigadier General Joel Doria, Regional Director of PRO Mimaropa, spearheaded the inspection of these established checkpoints on August 28. These moves come in accordance with Comelec Resolution… Read More Comelec checkpoints set up in Mimaropa for Barangay, SK polls

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Bansud High wins medals at World Robot Games

The Philippine Robotics Team from Bansud National High School — Regional Science High School for MIMAROPA clinched multiple medals at the prestigious World Robot Games Thailand Championship held on August 19-20. The team proudly brought home multiple accolades: Apart from the awardees, the Philippine delegates also included Ariane Grace Yadao, Ethan Coloma, Kowe Alcosin, Denisse… Read More Bansud High wins medals at World Robot Games

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Marcos calls for stronger fight against human trafficking

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has urged the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT) and related government departments to bolster their stance against human trafficking. This directive aims to retain the Philippines’ Tier 1 ranking by the US State Department, a top classification signifying a nation’s active compliance with measures to counteract trafficking, said Mico Clavano,… Read More Marcos calls for stronger fight against human trafficking

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Small craft trips in Occidental Mindoro suspended

The Philippine Coast Guard’s Coast Guard Station Occidental Mindoro has suspended trips of small vessels as a gale warning is in effect in the seaboards of Southern Luzon on August 28. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) in a sea travel advisory said Gale Warning Nr 7 has been raised, indicating the… Read More Small craft trips in Occidental Mindoro suspended

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Super Typhoon Goring stays strong, poses hazardous conditions for Luzon

Super Typhoon Goring remains steadfast in strength as it moves south southwestward, according to the 11 a.m. bulletin from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). As of the latest data, the eye center of Goring is located 95 kilometers east northeast of Casiguran, Aurora, moving at 10 kilometers per hour. The super… Read More Super Typhoon Goring stays strong, poses hazardous conditions for Luzon

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Pagasa raises storm signals over Luzon

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) has issued wind signals for parts of Luzon as Super Typhoon Goring closes in on the region. The storm, currently positioned 95 kilometers east northeast of Casiguran, Aurora, is traveling south southwestward at a speed of 10 kilometers per hour. According to the latest bulletin as… Read More Pagasa raises storm signals over Luzon

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