GSIS allocates P437.5M in emergency loan for Occidental Mindoro, Agusan del Sur

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has allocated P437.5 million in emergency loans to assist over 18,000 individuals affected by calamities nationwide, including those affected by the power crisis in Occidental Mindoro. GSIS President and General Manager, Wick Veloso, emphasized the importance of providing financial assistance to those affected by disasters and the power crisis.… Read More GSIS allocates P437.5M in emergency loan for Occidental Mindoro, Agusan del Sur

Severe Tropical Storm Betty weakens as it moves away from PH

Typhoon Betty weakened into a severe tropical storm as it continued its northward movement, according to the latest advisory from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) issued at 5 a.m. on Thursday, June 1. Its center was estimated to be located at approximately 505 kilometers northeast of Itbayat, Batanes, moving northward at… Read More Severe Tropical Storm Betty weakens as it moves away from PH

Betty maintains strength, Signal No. 2 raised over Batanes

Typhoon “Betty” continues to maintain its strength as it accelerates northeastward over the sea east-northeast of Batanes, according to the latest advisory from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). As of the 11 a.m. advisory on Wednesday, May 31, Typhoon Betty’s eye is estimated to be located at approximately 375 km east… Read More Betty maintains strength, Signal No. 2 raised over Batanes

Slow-moving Betty brings flood risks; 2 provinces under Signal No. 2

Typhoon Betty has slowed slightly as it moves northwest over the waters east of Cagayan, according to an 11 a.m. update from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). Betty is currently located approximately 470 kilometers east of Aparri, Cagayan, or 475 kilometers east of Calayan, Cagayan. The typhoon is moving northwestward at… Read More Slow-moving Betty brings flood risks; 2 provinces under Signal No. 2

Slow-moving Betty triggers Signal No. 1 in 12 provinces

Typhoon Betty, internationally known as Mawar, has begun to decelerate as it moves westward over the Philippine Sea, east of Northern Luzon, the state weather bureau said. The eye of Typhoon Betty was located 715 kilometers east of Tuguegarao City, Cagayan as of the last available data, moving westward at a speed of 15 kilometers… Read More Slow-moving Betty triggers Signal No. 1 in 12 provinces

Betty intensifies over Northern Luzon, Signal No.1 raised

Super Typhoon Betty, internationally known as Mawar, is intensifying over Northern Luzon as Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No.1 is raised over the eastern portion of Cagayan and the eastern portion of Isabela, the state weather bureau said. In an advisory issued at 11 a.m. on May 27, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration… Read More Betty intensifies over Northern Luzon, Signal No.1 raised

Betty enters PH, posing threat of heavy rainfall and severe winds

Super Typhoon Mawar, locally named Betty, has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) and is expected to bring heavy rainfall and severe winds to several areas, the state weather bureau said Saturday. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Betty is forecast to track generally west-northwestward over the weekend, gradually decelerating… Read More Betty enters PH, posing threat of heavy rainfall and severe winds

Super Typhoon Mawar gains strength as it approaches PH

Super Typhoon Mawar has intensified slightly while moving westward over the Philippine Sea, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). The center of Mawar’s eye was located approximately 1,705 kilometers east of southeastern Luzon as of 10:00 AM on 26 May 2023. PAGASA reports the storm is currently packing maximum sustained… Read More Super Typhoon Mawar gains strength as it approaches PH

Philippines braces for super typhoon Mawar

Super Typhoon Mawar, currently located approximately 1,740 kilometers east of southeastern Luzon, remains outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). With maximum sustained winds of 215 kilometers per hour and gusts reaching up to 265 kph, Mawar is moving west northwest at a speed of 20 kph, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration… Read More Philippines braces for super typhoon Mawar