Day: September 27, 2025

Manila: Tropical Cyclone Signal No. 1 remains in effect over several areas as Typhoon Opong (international name: Bualoi) strengthens while moving over the West Philippine Sea, as reported by the weather bureau. According to Philippines News Agency, as of 5 a.m., Typhoon Opong was situated 505 kilometers west of Indang, Cavite. The typhoon is packing maximum sustained winds of 120 kilometers per hour near the center, with gustiness reaching up to 150 kph, and is moving in a west northwestward direction at a speed of 30 kph. Signal No. 1 continues to be hoisted over the western portion of Pangasinan,

Manila: A total of 24 national road sections remain impassable due to the impact of Severe Tropical Storm Opong, internationally known as Bualoi, and other recent cyclones, according to a report from the Department of Public Works and Highways-Bureau of Maintenance (DPWH-BOM). The DPWH-BOM’s monitoring report, released as of 6 p.m. Friday, highlights that 12 newly affected road sections are located in the Bicol Region and Eastern Visayas. According to Philippines News Agency, the Bicol Region is particularly affected, with road closures in Masbate due to fallen trees and electric posts. These closures impact the San Fernando Talisay Road, San

Manila: The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has ordered the National Capital Region (NCR) Regional Director, Gerard Opulencia, to address the alleged irregularities discovered at the Sunog Apog Pumping Station located in Tondo. According to Philippines News Agency, this directive was delivered through a show cause order issued on Friday night by Secretary Vince Dizon, who has mandated the official to provide a written explanation under oath within five days. The order demands that Opulencia justify why no administrative disciplinary action should be implemented against him following the findings. During a site inspection on Wednesday, Dizon criticized the

Manila: The combined effects of the southwest monsoon and tropical cyclones Mirasol, Nando, and Opong have significantly impacted the Philippines, affecting 520,165 families and resulting in 19 reported deaths. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) relayed this information in a report released on Saturday. According to Philippines News Agency, the NDRRMC’s situational update, recorded at 6 a.m., reflects that these weather events have disrupted the lives of approximately 2,026,246 individuals across 4,219 barangays in 15 regions. The affected areas include Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley, Cordillera Administrative Region, Central Luzon, National Capital Region, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Bicol Region, Western

Masbate: The Philippine Coast Guard in Bicol (PCG-5) has organized an additional Deployable Response Group (DRG) to assist Masbate province following the impact of Severe Tropical Storm Opong (international name Bualoi). In an interview on Saturday, PCG-5 commander Commodore Ivan Roldan said each DRG consists of 12 members who will support clearing operations, relief distribution, and various emergency response activities in the province. According to Philippines News Agency, the DRG is equipped for search and rescue and relief operations, including go bags, life vests, life rings, communication devices, and lanyards, ensuring they are prepared to respond in times of need.