At 11:00 PM, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) issued a crucial advisory confirming the presence of lahar flows in La Castellana. This confirmation came from the PHIVOLCS’ Quick Response Team (QRT), which was conducting fieldwork in the area. The situation evolved over the day. Earlier, PHIVOLCS La Carlota Substation reported that the … Read more
SYNOPSIS: The Southwest Monsoon is currently affecting the western sections of Luzon and Visayas. Forecast Weather Conditions: Metro Manila, Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, Zambales, Bataan, Tarlac, Pampanga, Bulacan, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Western Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi: The Rest of the Country: Forecast Wind and Coastal Water Conditions: Luzon and Visayas: Mindanao: Additional … Read more
In a move to honor one of the most significant Islamic celebrations, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared June 17, 2024, a regular holiday throughout the Philippines. This decision, aimed at enabling the nation to observe Eid’l Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice, was formalized through Proclamation No. 579, which was signed by Executive Secretary … Read more
Mount Kanlaon, one of the most active volcanoes in the Philippines, continues to show significant volcanic activity, spewing 4,113 tons of sulfur dioxide as reported on June 5, 2024. This comes just days after a dramatic eruption sent a 5 km plume of volcanic ash and rocks into the sky, according to the Philippine Institute … Read more
The COVID-19 subvariant KP.2, part of the so-called “FLiRT” variants, has reached the Philippines, as confirmed by the Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday. This development comes despite the government’s ongoing efforts to curb the spread of the virus. In a statement, DOH Assistant Secretary Albert Domingo revealed that the earliest sample collection date for … Read more
SYNOPSIS: A trough of a Low-Pressure Area (LPA) is currently affecting the eastern sections of Northern and Central Luzon, bringing varied weather conditions across the Philippines. Forecast Weather Conditions: Forecast Wind and Coastal Water Conditions: The trough of the LPA continues to influence weather conditions, particularly in the eastern sections of Northern and Central Luzon. … Read more
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has recorded a significant increase in seismic activity at Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island, following its “explosive eruption” on the evening of Monday, June 3. In a volcano bulletin released at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, June 4, Phivolcs reported 43 volcanic earthquakes within the last 24 hours. … Read more
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reports that a frontal system is currently affecting Extreme Northern Luzon. This weather system will influence weather patterns across various regions in the country. Visayas, Palawan (including Kalayaan Islands), and Occidental Mindoro: These areas will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or … Read more
