Day: September 28, 2025

Manila: The country will experience generally fair weather on Sunday as Typhoon Bualoi (formerly Opong) is now in the vicinity of Vietnam, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said. According to Philippines News Agency, in its 5 a.m. bulletin, the weather bureau reported that Opong is now located 1,075 km west of Northern Luzon, exhibiting maximum sustained winds of 120 km per hour (kph) and gustiness up to 150 kph. PAGASA weather specialist Obet Badrina confirmed that Opong is no longer affecting the country, apart from the southwest monsoon (habagat) affecting the offshore areas of Palawan. He

Masbate: Various national and local government agencies began providing assistance to the Bicol Region, particularly in Masbate province, where tropical cyclone Opong made landfall twice on Friday. In an interview, Masbate Governor Richard Kho expressed gratitude to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for the immediate government response to their needs. According to Philippines News Agency, Kho said the province needs various forms of assistance as Opong caused significant damage to buildings, communications, power, and livelihood. “We need food, as being an island province makes it difficult to obtain supplies. We require food packs for those affected. Shelter is one of

Masbate: The Philippine National Police (PNP) is deploying humanitarian assistance teams to provide needed support to Masbate and other areas devastated by tropical cyclone Opong. According to Philippines News Agency, Masbate was the hardest hit by the onslaught of Opong, as reported by the Office of Civil Defense. The province was placed under a state of calamity on Saturday. In a statement on Sunday, PNP acting chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. announced that Police Regional Offices of the affected regions, in coordination with local government units, will conduct mobilizations for post-disaster response. “I have already directed the RDs

Manila: The Philippine National Police (PNP) conducted 42 search, rescue, and retrieval operations nationwide, successfully rescuing 6,610 individuals amid the challenges posed by the southwest monsoon and tropical cyclones Mirasol, Nando, and Opong. According to Philippines News Agency, approximately 7,000 police personnel were deployed to facilitate disaster response efforts, which included restoring vital lifelines such as roads, electricity, and communication systems. Additionally, another 11,000 members of the Reserve Support Service Force were placed on standby, equipped with maritime and air assets to access isolated communities. PNP acting chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. commended the police frontliners for their

Manila: The combined effects of the southwest monsoon, locally known as habagat, and three tropical cyclones named Mirasol, Nando, and Opong have resulted in 26 fatalities and nearly 2.8 million people impacted across the nation, as reported by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Sunday. According to Philippines News Agency, a total of 738,714 families, equating to 2,797,706 individuals, have been affected by continuous heavy rains, floods, and landslides caused by the intensified southwest monsoon. Among those affected, 46,611 families or 163,317 individuals are currently residing in 2,680 evacuation centers, while 31,448 families or 118,957 individuals