WalangPasok: Class Suspensions for Friday, July 26, 2024

Walang Pasok Today

As the southwest monsoon, intensified by Tropical Storm #CarinaPH, continues to bring heavy rains and strong winds across the Philippines, several local government units have announced class suspensions for Friday, July 26, 2024. The following areas have declared suspensions for all levels in both public and private schools to ensure the safety of students and … Read more

PAGASA Weather Forecast and LPA Update July 26, 2024

Weather Forecast Today

The Low-Pressure Area (LPA) was estimated at 1,035 km East of Southeastern Mindanao (6.3°N, 135.0°E). The Southwest Monsoon is currently affecting the regions of Luzon and Visayas. An active tropical cyclone outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) has been observed. Severe Tropical Storm Gaemi, formerly known as “Carina,” is located 615 km North Northwest … Read more

New LPA Spotted in PAR, Typhoon Carina Exits the Country

LPA Spotted

On Thursday, July 25, 2024, a new low-pressure area (LPA) was recorded within the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). The LPA formed around 2:00 PM and was located 985 kilometers east of Southeastern Mindanao. Despite the formation of the new LPA, PAGASA emphasized that … Read more

Education Secretary Sonny Angara Allows Flexible School Start Due to Typhoon

School Opening 2024

Education Secretary Sonny Angara addressed the public on Thursday, July 25, 2024, regarding the impact of Typhoon Carina and the enhanced southwest monsoon on public schools. In light of the severe disruptions caused by these weather events, Angara confirmed that schools heavily affected by the typhoon and monsoon will not be compelled to start classes … Read more

Teachers Call for Delay in School Year Start Due to Flooding

School Opening Postponement

Following widespread flooding caused by the “Carina”-enhanced southwest monsoon, a group of teachers has called on President Marcos and newly appointed Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara to postpone the opening of the School Year (SY) 2024-2025. The school year is scheduled to start next week. On Thursday, July 25, the Teachers’ Dignity Coalition … Read more

Philippine Weather Alert Spreads False Typhoon News on Facebook

Fake News Alert

A recent post from a seemingly fake news Pedler Facebook page named Philippine Weather Alert has been causing alarm among citizens still recovering from the devastation brought by Super Typhoon Carina. The post stated, “#UPDATE: Isang cloud cluster ang binabantayan sa labas ng Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). Ayon sa ibang mga weather models, may … Read more

DTI Imposes Price Freeze on Basic Goods After Typhoon Carina

Price Freeze

In response to the severe impact of Super Typhoon Carina, a price freeze on essential goods has been implemented in Metro Manila following the declaration of a state of calamity. Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual announced the immediate enforcement of this measure to protect consumers from potential price gouging during this critical period. “The price freeze, … Read more

Rosmar Tan Opens Resort to Those Affected by Typhoon Carina

Rosmar Tan Helps Flood Victims

Renowned philanthropist and entrepreneur Rosmar Tan Pamulaklakin has announced that her R Farm Resort in Tanauan, Batangas is now open to the public, specifically to those affected by Typhoon Carina. The devastating typhoon brought relentless rain, causing severe flooding and damage to many homes across Metro Manila and nearby provinces. In a heartfelt gesture, Rosmar … Read more

Pagasa Rainfall Warnings and Flood Advisories for July 25, 2024

Typhoon Catrina Rainfall Warnings

Metro Manila and several areas in Luzon are under close watch as the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) issued rainfall warnings and flood advisories due to the enhanced southwest monsoon (Habagat) on Wednesday evening. Areas under the orange rainfall warning, including Zambales, Bataan, Pampanga, and Tarlac, are expected to receive between 15 … Read more

Typhoon Carina (GAEMI) Latest Update

Typhoon Carina Update

Issued at 5:00 AM on 25 July 2024, Typhoon Carina is currently crossing Taiwan and nearing the northern boundary of the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). As of 4:00 AM, the center of the typhoon was located approximately 465 km north of Itbayat, Batanes, near Hsinchu County, Taiwan. It is moving northward at 20 km/h, … Read more