Day: July 17, 2025

Negros oriental: The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in Negros Oriental has alerted its personnel for the possible effects of Tropical Depression Crising. In an interview with the Philippine News Agency on Thursday, Coast Guard Station -Negros Oriental commander Lt. Marionne Abigail Enopia said they are now under “blue alert.” According to Philippines News Agency, Lt. Enopia highlighted that they are closely monitoring flood-prone areas such as Siaton and Sta. Catalina, which are susceptible to river swelling during heavy rainfall. The “blue alert” status signifies that Coast Guard personnel in various sub-stations are prepared for immediate response if required. Enopia mentioned

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has instructed government agencies to remain vigilant as Tropical Depression Crising maintains its intensity and is expected to bring heavy rain to several areas in northern Luzon, according to Malaca±ang on Thursday. According to Philippines News Agency, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro confirmed in a press briefing that the President has issued directives to concerned agencies in preparation for Crising. Continuous monitoring and advisories are being provided to stakeholders and the public to ensure safety and readiness. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council has raised a blue alert to enhance monitoring and

Legazpi: Airports in the Bicol Region, including Legazpi, Naga, Virac, and Masbate, are fully operational and making necessary preparations for Tropical Depression Crising, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) announced on Thursday. The announcement comes as the cyclone continues its north-northwestward movement over the sea east of Catanduanes, based on the weather bureau’s 11 a.m. update. According to Philippines News Agency, CAAP reported that two flights (DG 6171/6172) between Clark and Masbate were canceled, impacting 109 passengers. Additionally, CAAP stated that all 44 commercial airports it operates are on heightened alert. Area and airport managers in regions that

Manila: Eight Filipino crew members of the MV Eternity C, which was attacked by Houthi rebels off the coast of Yemen, have safely returned home, reuniting with their families, while efforts continue to locate the 13 crew members who remain missing. According to Philippines News Agency, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) welcomed the returning seafarers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1. They arrived on a Saudi Airlines flight, marking a bittersweet moment as the country holds out hope for the safe return of the others. The MV Eternity C, a Greek-flagged vessel, was struck by missiles

Manila: More areas have been placed under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 as Tropical Depression Crising maintained its strength, the weather bureau said in its 11 a.m. bulletin on Thursday. The cyclone packs maximum sustained winds of 55 kilometers per hour near the center, gustiness of up to 70 kph. It was located 520 kilometers east northeast of Juban, Sorsogon, or 470 km east northeast of Virac, Catanduanes as of 10 a.m., moving north northwestward at 25 kph. According to Philippines News Agency, strong winds will be experienced in areas under Signal No. 1: the southern portion of Batanes