Weather

Tropical Storm Ada Disrupts Philippine Aviation: 16 Flights Canceled, 1,000+ Passengers Affected

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Manila, Philippines — Tropical Storm Ada has wreaked havoc on Philippine aviation, forcing the cancellation of at least 16 domestic and international flights and stranding over 1,000 passengers. The storm, which made landfall early Tuesday, has triggered widespread disruptions, raising concerns about workforce mobility and travel plans for international students and professionals. Background: Why This … Read more

Taal Volcano Erupts Again, PHIVOLCS Raises Alert Level 1

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In the early evening of last Friday, Taal Volcano once again demonstrated its restless nature with a minor phreatomagmatic eruption that lasted four minutes and produced a dramatic 900-meter-high plume rising from its Main Crater. The plume drifted southwest across the skies above Batangas, rekindling caution among local residents and authorities tasked with monitoring volcanic … Read more

Shear Line, Amihan Trigger Floods, Class Suspensions in Visayas

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A shear line interacting with the Northeast Monsoon (amihan) is unleashing persistent heavy rains across Eastern Visayas, Bicol, and Quezon, triggering flash floods and landslides that have forced local governments in Biliran, Camarines Sur, and Leyte to suspend classes for Monday, January 5. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has issued multiple … Read more

PAGASA Unveils 2026 Cyclone Names Including Kiyapo

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The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has unveiled its official roster of tropical cyclone names for the 2026 Pacific typhoon season, notably introducing the name Kiyapo to replace a retired moniker from last year’s devastating storms. As Metro Manila grapples with one of its worst air quality episodes in recent memory, attributed … Read more

Agrilever, Tomorrow.io Launch AI Weather Tool for Filipino Farmers

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In a groundbreaking effort to shield Filipino farmers from the mounting threats of climate variability, Philippine agritech startup Agrilever has partnered with US-based weather intelligence firm Tomorrow.io to deploy AI-driven, hyperlocal weather forecasts across the archipelago. This innovative collaboration aims to provide rice farmers with precise, real-time weather data integrated with crop management and financial … Read more

Floods Displace 132,000 as Heavy Rains Batter PH

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Widespread rainfall continues to sweep across much of the Philippines this week as the combined effects of the northeast monsoon, a shear line, and the lingering remnants of Tropical Depression Wilma disrupt daily life and displace thousands. Authorities have issued multiple weather warnings as flooding, landslides, and rough seas threaten vulnerable communities—particularly in Luzon, Visayas, … Read more

Wilma’s Remnants Trigger Deadly Flood Risk in Visayas

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Tropical Depression Wilma may have lost its intensity, but the storm’s lingering effects continue to batter the Bicol and Eastern Visayas regions with relentless rainfall and flood threats. As of December 7, the system has weakened into a low-pressure area, yet heavy rain tied to the storm’s remnants and an active shear line poses an … Read more