'Marce' likely to affect areas hit by recent cyclones: PAGASA

TROPICAL STORM Marce (international name Yinxing) will likely affect the areas hit by tropical cyclones Kristine (Trami) and Leon (Kong-rey), the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Monday.

DA urges farmers, fishers to harvest early amid ‘Kristine’

THE DEPARTMENT of Agriculture (DA) on Monday urged farmers and fisherfolks to harvest early in preparations for the possible impact of Tropical Depression Kristine.

More areas under signal no. 1 as Kristine maintains strength

MORE AREAS have been placed under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal no. 1 as Tropical Depression (TD) Kristine maintained its strength, the weather bureau said Monday.

Marcos: P1.2-M humanitarian aid released amid Aghon; P3-B on standby

OVER PHP1.2 million in humanitarian assistance have been given to persons affected by Typhoon Aghon, while around PHP3 billion worth of aid is on standby, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Monday.

LPA now TD Aghon; TCWS No. 1 raised

THE LOW-pressure area (LPA) east of Surigao del Sur has developed into a tropical depression (TD) and has been named Aghon, the weather bureau said Friday.

Retail sector sees continued price stability in consumer goods

A SUPERMARKET industry leader said it is unlikely that consumers will see a significant change in the prices of most basic commodities this month as long as there are no unforeseen additions to the costs of manufacturers and retailers.

PAGASA: Over 52°C heat index possible in some areas

THE WEATHER bureau on Thursday said some areas in the country could experience extreme danger heat index, or what the temperature feels like to the human body when relative humidity is combined with the air temperature.

Dangerous heat index forecast in 13 areas

THE PHILIPPINE Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) warned of dangerous heat index levels in nine areas on Monday.

Dangerous heat index forecast in 6 areas

THE PHILIPPINE Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) warned of dangerous heat index levels in six areas across the country on Friday.

Egay now a super typhoon; Signal No. 3 up in parts of Luzon

EGAY HAS developed into a super typhoon, packing maximum sustained winds of 185 kilometers per hour (kph) near the center and gustiness of up to 230 kph, the weather bureau said Tuesday.

LPA likely to develop into tropical depression in 1 to 2 days

Track of severe Tropical Storm Talim (formerly known as Dodong) (PAGASA image)

A LOW pressure area (LPA) last tracked 1,070 kilometers east of northeast Mindanao will likely enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility within the day, the weather bureau said Monday.

Mawar may downgrade into typhoon but strong winds likely

SUPER TYPHOON  Mawar may downgrade into typhoon category as it approaches Batanes but could still bring strong winds, an official of the weather bureau said Friday.

Barangays hailed for disaster response

ZAMBOANGA MAYOR Beng Climaco thanked barangay officials and all those who prepared for the onslaught of Super Typhoon Rolly (International code: Goni) that left a trail of death and destruction in the country.

Flash floods damage Zambo farms

THE RECENT flash floods brought about by heavy rains had destroyed over 96 hectares of farmland planted with rice, corn and high value commercial crops here and affected 104 farmers, the City Agriculturist Office reported.

Take extra precautions, more typhoons expected: Beng

MAYOR BENG Climaco reminded residents, especially those who live near foothills, seaside and riverbanks, including in low-lying barangays, to take extra precautions after weather experts predicted at least 5 more tropical cyclones to enter the country before the year ends.