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…
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…
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,…
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…