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GMA Network
a day ago
- Climate
- GMA Network
No LPA monitored in PAR
After a series of storms that hit the country, PAGASA said on Tuesday that there are no low pressure areas (LPAs) being monitored so far within the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). 'As of 8:00 AM today, 29 July 2025. No low pressure areas are being monitored for tropical cyclone formation,' the state weather bureau said in an advisory. But PAGASA said that rainfall due to the Southwest Monsoon or Habagat will prevail in some areas, particularly in the main island of Luzon. Based on the heavy rainfall outlook, 50 to 100 millimeters of rain are expected over Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Abra, La Union, Benguet, Pangasinan, Zambales, and Bataan from Tuesday to Wednesday noon. Likewise, such amount of rainfall will be experienced until Thursday noon in Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Abra, La Union, and Benguet. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), a total of 1,857,171 families or 6,670,506 persons in 17 regions were affected due to the combined impacts of the Habagat and typhoons 'Crising,' 'Dante,' and 'Emong.' The severe weather conditions also led to 34 fatalities per the NDRRMC. Of this figure, two have already been validated while 32 others are still undergoing validation. Meanwhile, 15,220 houses were reported damaged in Region 1, Region 2, CAR, Region 3, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Region 5, Region 6, NIR, Region 7, Region 9, Region 10, Region 11, Region 12, CARAGA, BARMM. — Vince Angelo Ferreras/RF, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
5 days ago
- Climate
- GMA Network
DBM releases P1.625B for DSWD, DPWH quick response fund
The Department of Budget and Management has released a total of P1.625 billion to replenish the quick response funds (QRF) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) amid the impact of the Southwest Monsoon, or Habagat, and the series of storms that hit the country. Of the said amount, the DBM said that P625 billion has been released to DSWD for the procurement of family food packs and non-food items. The Budget Department said that 510,745 could benefit from DSWD's response. Meanwhile, P1 billion has been released to the DPWH to replenish its built-in QRF. 'Sinusunod po natin 'yung utos ng Pangulo na gawing prayoridad ang kaligtasan at kapakanan ng mga kababayan nating nasalanta ng sunud-sunod na bagyo at mga pagbaha,' said DBM Secretary Mina Pangandaman in a statement. (We are following the President's order to prioritize the safety and well-being of our countrymen who have been devastated by a series of typhoons and floods.) 'Ang DSWD at DPWH po, kasama po 'yan sa mga ahensya ng gobyerno na may built-in QRFs para masiguro na agad silang makatutugon sa oras ng kalamidad. Now, they've requested to have their QRFs replenished, so we released a total of P1.625 billion to both agencies,' she added. (The DSWD and DPWH are among the government agencies that have built-in QRFs to ensure that they can respond immediately in times of calamity. Now, they've requested to have their QRFs replenished, so we released a total of P1.625 billion to both agencies.) The QRF is a standby fund for relief and recovery programs to help normalize the situation in areas hit by disasters, calamities, or epidemics. Concerned agencies may request replenishment when their QRF balance has reached 50%, the DBM said. According to the latest figures by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, a total of 4,679,046 people or 1,295,808 families have been affected by the bad weather in all regions except Eastern Visayas. The region with the largest number of affected individuals was Central Luzon with 2,296,607, followed by Ilocos Region with 668,352 and Metro Manila with 399,392. —Vince Angelo Ferreras/LDF, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
22-07-2025
- Climate
- GMA Network
US Embassy suspends operations on July 23 due to bad weather
The US Embassy in Manila suspended on July 23, 2025 its consular services due to inclement weather. (File photo) The US Embassy in the Philippines on Tuesday announced that its consular section will remain closed for American citizen services and visa appointments on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 due to inclement weather in Metro Manila. 'The safety of Consular staff, U.S. citizens, and visa applicants is our top priority. For those with scheduled appointments tomorrow, please check your registered email address for detailed scheduling instructions,' the embassy said in a statement. 'Visa applicants who have scheduling concerns may call our customer service center at (02) 8548-8223 or (02) 7792-8988 for immediate assistance.' Further, US citizens in the Philippines who wish to reschedule their passport or notarial appointments may do so via the online appointment system. For emergency purposes, US citizens may call (02) 5301-2000, the embassy added. However, the embassy's offsite Visa Application Center in Parañaque City will remain open on July 23 for all scheduled biometrics appointments. The state weather bureau PAGASA earlier said that the Habagat or the Southwest Monsoon will continue to bring rains in the next 24 hours. PAGASA said the affected areas are Metro Manila, Bataan, Zambales, Cavite, Batangas, Laguna, Rizal, Occidental Mindoro, Benguet, Pangasinan, Tarlac, Pampanga, and Bulacan. —Vince Angelo Ferreras/LDF, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
14-07-2025
- Science
- GMA Network
Possible fallen debris from China's rocket launching — NDRRMC
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRMMC) on Monday warned the public of possible debris falling from the sky due to China's upcoming launching of its Long March 7 rocket on July 15 to 17. In an advisory, the NDRRMC said that the possible drop zones are within the vicinity of Cabra Island, Occidental Mindoro; Recto Bank; Busuanga, Palawan; and Bajo de Masinloc. 'The Chinese rocket will be launched from Wenchang Space Launch Site in Wenchang, Hainan between 0200H-0600H PhSt. Parts of the rocket are expected to drop within the identified drop zones,' the advisory read. The public is also advised to avoid getting near or in contact with the debris. The NDRRMC also advises the public to immediately inform local authorities of any sighted suspected debris at sea and land. 'Philippine Space Agency cautions everyone against retrieving or coming near these materials to minimize risk from remnants of toxic substances such as rocket fuel,' the NDRRMC said. 'Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is recommended when contact with the debris is necessary.' Further, the NDRRMC advised the Philippine Coast Guard, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources NAMRIA to consider imposing temporary restriction and the issuance of notice to mariners and coastal navigation warnings. — Vince Angelo Ferreras/RF, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
10-07-2025
- Climate
- GMA Network
PAGASA: 'High' chance for LPA outside PAR to become tropical depression
The low pressure area (LPA) being monitored outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) has a high potential to develop into a tropical depression within the next 24 hours, state weather bureau PAGASA said. As of 8 p.m. Thursday, the LPA (07d) was located 2,070 kilometers east northeast of extreme northern Luzon. Meanwhile, another LPA (07c) that is also outside of PAR only has a medium chance of becoming a tropical depression, said PAGASA. The said LPA was last monitored at 820 kilometers northeast of extreme northern Luzon as of 8 p.m. Further, an LPA that is a remnant of Tropical Depression 'Danas', or locally known as Typhoon Bising, remains outside of PAR and is unlikely to redevelop into a tropical depression again. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said that one death was reported in Metro Manila due to Bising and the Southwest Monsoon, or Habagat. The said fatality is still being validated. Meanwhile, 42 areas were submerged in floodwaters due to the rains brought by the storm and the Southwest Monsoon. —Vince Angelo Ferreras/LDF, GMA Integrated News
