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
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
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
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
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
Malacañang suspended classes and Government Work on July 25 Due to Super Typhoon Carina and Habagat In response to the relentless flooding caused by Super Typhoon Carina and the southwest monsoon, known locally as the “habagat,” Malacañang announced the suspension of government work and classes at all levels in Regions III, IV-A, and the National … Read more
As of 4:00 PM today, Super Typhoon Carina, locally named #CarinaPH, was located at 380 km north of Itbayat, Batanes, positioned at 24.2°N, 122.1°E. The super typhoon has intensified significantly, boasting maximum sustained winds of 185 km/h near its center, with gustiness reaching up to 230 km/h. The central pressure of Carina is recorded at … Read more
TYPHOON “CARINA” CONTINUES TO INTENSIFY WHILE HEADING TOWARD TAIWANLocation of Center (10:00 AM):The center of the eye of Typhoon CARINA was estimated based on all available data at 345 km North Northeast of Itbayat, Batanes (23.7°N, 123.0°E) Intensity:Maximum sustained winds of 165 km/h near the center, gustiness of up to 205 km/h, and central pressure … Read more
The Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) has officially upgraded Typhoon Carina to a Super Typhoon. This significant storm is currently located 280 km northeast of Itbayat, Batanes. Typhoon Carina exhibits powerful winds reaching up to 155 km/h near its center, with gusts up to 190 km/h. The typhoon is moving northwestward at a speed of … Read more
Malacañang announced the suspension of classes at all levels in both public and private schools, as well as work in government offices in the National Capital Region (NCR), on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. This decision was made in response to the severe weather conditions brought about by the southwest monsoon, also known as #Habagat and … Read more