Suspension of Classes on September 23, 2013

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Classes in elementary and high school levels in Cavite and all levels in Laguna are suspended on Monday, September 23, 2013.

Local Government authorities made their announcement on Twitter, Sunday night.

According to Cavite Governor Revilla and Laguna Governor ER Ejercito, the basis of class suspension is due to PAGASA warning of possible flash floods in their province.

Based on the latest PAGASA weather forecast, Yellow Rainfall Advisory is in effect over Metro Manila, Rizal, Bulacan, Cavite, Bataan and portions of Zambales, Pampanga, Batangas, and Laguna as of 6:05 pm on Sunday.

PAGASA weather bulletin indicated that there will be moderate to occasionally heavy rains that may cause flooding in low-lying areas.

Typhoon Odette: PAGASA Weather Forecast, September 16-17, 2013

Typhoon Odette satellite image
Photo credit: PAGASA

MANILA, Philippines - Tropical Depression Odette (Bagyong Odette) was spotted at 930 km East of Casiguran, Aurora based on the latest Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) weather forecast issued at 5 p.m. on Monday, September 16, 2013.

Typhoon Odette is reportedly moving West Northwest at 7 kph with maximum sustained winds of 45 kph.

Based on the PAGASA weather bulletin, TD Odette will enhance the southwest monsoon that is expected to affect the central and southern part of Luzon and Visayas.

Residents of Metro Manila, Central Luzon, CALABARZON and Occidental Mindoro are being alerted for moderate to occasionally heavy rains and thunderstorms which may trigger flashfloods and landslides.

PAGASA weather forecast cloudy skies with light to moderate rainshowers and thunderstorms for the rest of Luzon and Visayas.

Conflict areas of Zamboanga and other Mindanao areas will experience partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms.

More updates on Typhoon Odette will be posted on this site once PAGASA issue their weather forecast tomorrow, September 17.

PAGASA Weather Forecast, September 15, 2013

PAGASA Weather Forecast: Satellite image shows monsoon.
Image credit: PAGASA

The latest PAGASA weather update for Sunday, September 15, 2013 indicates that a monsoon will affect the Northern part of Luzon.

At 4:20 a.m., PAGASA issued a thunderstorm warning over Cebu specifically in the areas of Toledo and Pinamungahan. The thunderstorm advisory was later terminated around 5 a.m.

PAGASA is advising everyone to be alert and take precautionary measures against heavy rains, strong winds, lightning and possible flashfloods within the day.

As of posting, PAGASA said that there is no tropical cyclone existing within the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR).

Watch out for more weather updates on this website once PAGASA issued their official bulletin.

PAGASA Weather Forecast: No Suspension of Classes Yet for September 9, 2013

Are you waiting for any class suspension for Monday, September 9, 2013? As of posting, despite scattered rainshowers throughout the day, no suspension or no declaration of no classes has been issued by any local or national government agencies that include CHED, DepEd and NDRRMC.

Based on the latest Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) weather forecast, the rains being experienced in the country is brought about by a Low Pressure Area (LPA).

PAGASA weather bulletin issued at 5 p.m. today, indicated that the LPA was spotted in the area of Catarman, Northern Samar currently combined with the Inter-tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) across Palawan, Visayas and Mindanao.

As of this writing, no tropical cyclone exists within the Philippine Area of Responsibility, according to PAGASA.

Below is PAGASA's complete weather forecast valid until 5 p.m. tomorrow.

CALABARZON and the provinces of Mindoro and Marinduque will experience cloudy skies with moderate to occasionally heavy rains and thunderstorms which may trigger flashfloods and landslides. Metro Manila and the rest of the country will have cloudy skies with light to moderate rainshowers and thunderstorms.

Moderate to occasionally strong winds blowing from the northeast will prevail over extreme Northern Luzon and its coastal waters will be moderate to occasionally rough. Light to moderate winds coming from the Northeast to North will prevail over the rest of Luzon and from the Southwest to South over the rest of the country with slight to moderate seas.

Typhoon Nando: PAGASA Weather Forecast Rainy National Heroes' Day 2013

Typhoon Nando
Credit: PAGASA Weather Forecast
MANILA, Philippines - Typhoon Nando is the latest tropical depression to enter the Philippines, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). The 2013 National Heroes' Day on Monday, August 26 is expected to be rainy.

According to the latest PAGASA weather forecast issued at 5:00 p.m. today, August 25, 2013 indicated that Typhoon Nando was spotted at 250 km East of Borongan City.

Typhoon Nando has turned into a tropical depression on Sunday with moving North to Northwest at 13 kph with maximum sustained winds of 45 kph near the center.

PAGASA weather bulletin forecast Typhoon Nando to bring heavy rainshowers in Eastern Visayas and Bicol Region.

Residents in affected areas are advised to be alert on flash floods and landslides.

Light to moderate rainshowers is expected to be experienced in Metro Manila, Central Luzon, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA and the rest of Visayas and Mindanao.

The next PAGASA weather bulletin to be issued on Monday, August 26, 2013 at 5:00 a.m. will be posted on this site.

No Classes, No Work in Manila August 20, 2013

No Classes, No Work: August 20, 2013
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MANILA - There will be no classes in all levels and no office work in Metro Manila on Tuesday, August 20, 2013.

Due to continued rains that resulted in heavy flooding in many areas, authorities took the cue from DOST in declaring no work and no classes in the entire National Capital Region.

PAGASA meanwhile has raised the rainfall alert level from Yellow to Orange.

According to DOST, torrential rain showers was recorded at an intensity of over 30 mm/hr in the Bicutan area.

Knee deep up to neck level flood is being experienced along Sucat road in Paranaque.

For more information about the latest weather conditions, you may visit the Project NOAH website.

This site will post the latest bulletin from PAGASA once they are made available by the weather agency.

Check out the list of areas and schools who already declared suspension of classes and office work.

Typhoon Maring Update, August 19, 2013: Orange Water Alert Level

Typhoon Maring: August 9, 2013
Credit: PAGASA

MANILA, Philippines - Tropical Storm Maring was spotted at 575 km East of Itbayat, Batanes based on the latest PAGASA weather bulletin issued at 11:00 a.m., Monday, August 19, 2013.

Typhoon Maring is reportedly moving east northeast at 7 kph with maximum sustained winds of 75 kph and gustiness of 90 kph.

Due to continued rains brought about by Typhoon Maring, authorities have ordered the opening of gates in the Ipo, Ambuklao, Binga, and Magat Dams. The San Roque dam now serves as the catch basin of the waters being released from the opened dams.

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) is focusing their operations in the Cavite, Laguna and Rizal areas.

All flights to Caticlan has been cancelled.

According to the DSWD, about 37 evacuation centers were already set-up by the agency.

As of posting, water alert level was lowered by PAGASA from Red Alert to Orange Alert.

More updates on Tropical Storm Maring and latest on Philippine weather will be posted on this site once PAGASA released their bulletin.

Typhoon Labuyo August 12, 2013 Update and Latest PAGASA Weather Forecast

Typhoon Labuyo as of August 12, 2013
Credit: PAGASA weather forecast

Typhoon Labuyo was spotted in the vicinity of Baguio City as of 10 a.m. today, August 12, 2013. The latest weather forecast issued by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) indicated that "Typhoon LABUYO has weakened while crossing Northern Luzon and will exit Philippine landmass early this afternoon."

According to the PAGASA weather bulletin, Typhoon Labuyo is moving west northwest at 19 kph with maximum sustained winds of 140 kph near the center and gustiness reaching 170 kph.

PAGASA forecast Typhoon Labuyo to be at 360 km West of Sinait, Ilocos Sur or outside the Philippine area of responsibility on Tuesday morning.

As of posting, public warning storm signals are still in effect in the following areas.

Signal #1

• Rest of Cagayan
• Apayao
• Rest of Ilocos Norte
• Babuyan Group
• Calayan Group
• Pampanga
• Bulacan
• Bataan
• Rizal
• Northern Quezon
• Polillo Island
• Metro Manila

Signal #2

• Isabela
• Aurora
• Southern Cagayan
• Kalinga
• Abra
• Southern Ilocos Norte
• Zambales
• Tarlac
• Nueva Ecija

Signal #3

• Quirino
• Nueva Vizcaya
• Ifugao
• Mt. Province
• Ilocos Sur
• Benguet
• La Union
• Pangasinan

Check this website for more updates as they are made available by PAGASA.

Class Suspensions on August 12, 2013 Due to Typhoon Labuyo

Typhoon Labuyo satellite image
Credit: PAGASA

Typhoon Labuyo has brought heavy rains in several Luzon areas on Sunday, August 11, 2013. Based on the latest Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical & Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) weather forecast, Typhoon Labuyo will dumped more rains until Monday, August 12, 2013.

In anticipation of more rains, local government units has announced earlier today that classes are suspended on Monday. Below are the cities and municipalities who already made a declaration of no classes.

• City of Manila (public and private; preschool and elementary)
• Mandaluyong City (public and private; preschool to high school)
• Makati City (public and private; preschool to high school)
• San Juan (public and private; all levels)
• Pateros (public and private; all levels)
• Tagaytay (public and private; preschool and elementary)
• Angeles, Pampanga (public and private; preschool to high school)
• San Mateo, Rizal (public and private; all levels)
• Las Pinas (public and private; elementary to high school)
• Malabon (public and private; preschool)
• Caloocan (public and private; elementary)
• Muntinlupa (public and private; elementary and high school)
• Dagupan (public and private; elementary and high school)
• Cainta (public and private; preschool, elementary and high school)
• Taguig (public and private; preschool and elementary)
• Navotas (public; elementary and high school)
• Pasig (public and private; elementary and high school)
• Pasay (public and private; elementary and high school)
• Quezon City (public and private; all levels)
• Marikina (public and private; pre-school to high school)
• Laguna province (public and private; all levels)
• Cavite province (public and private; preschool to high school)

According to PAGASA,

At 4:00 p.m. today, the eye of Typhoon "LABUYO" was located based on available data 130 km North of Virac, Catanduanes or 220 km Southeast of Casiguran, Aurora (15.3°N, 124.3°E) with maximum sustained winds of 165 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 200 kph. It is forecast to move West Northwest at 19 kph.

Based on a DZMM radio report, public storm warning signal was raised by PAGASA in the following areas:

Signal number 1:
Metro Manila,Albay, Sorsogon, the rest of Quezon, Laguna, Calayan and Babuyan Group of Islands, Ilocos Norte, Zambales, Bataan, Cavite, and Batangas.

Signal number 2:
Catanduanes, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Rizal, Northern Quezon, Bulacan, Pampanga, Tarlac, Pangasinan, La Union, Ilocos Sur, Abra, Apayao, Kalinga and Cagayan

Signal number 3:
Aurora, Nueva Viscaya, Mt. Province, Polilio Island, Quirino, Benguet, Ifugao, Nueva Ecija and Isabela

Suspension of Classes July 29 2013: List of No Classes in Manila Schools

There will be no classes in several schools in Metro Manila today, July 29, 2013. The declaration of suspension of classes were announced by school officials due heavy floods brought about by overnight rains in the metropolis.

Below the is the list of schools who suspended their classes on Monday. The list will be updated as the school administrators make their announcements.

• San Sebastian College Manila (preschool)
• La Consolacion Manila

According to the latest PAGASA weather forecast, a Low Pressure Area (LPA) was spotted about 60 km Northeast of San Jose, Occidental Mindoro affecting Visayas and Mindanao.

More weather updates will be posted on this website once they are made available by the Philippines weather bureau.

Typhoon Huaning: PAGASA Weather Forecast Says Tropical Storm to Enter PAR Tuesday or Wednesday

Typhoon Huaning
Credit: PAGASA

The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said today, July 8, 2013 that they are currently monitoring a new low pressure area.

PAGASA told DZMM anchor Noli de Castro that the tropical storm is still over 500 km from the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR).

When the new weather disturbance enters PAR, it will be named Typhoon Huaning. PAGASA expects the Tropical Storm Huaning to affect the country by Tuesday or Wednesday.

More updates on Bagyong Huaning will be posted on this website once they are made available by PAGASA.

The latest weather forecast from PAGASA as of 5 a.m. today indicates that an intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) is affecting the areas of Palawan and Mindanao.

Other areas that will experience cloudy skies with light to moderate rainshowers and thunderstorms includes Ilocos Region, MIMAROPA, and Western Visayas.

Metro Manila and the rest of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy accompanied with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms.

PAGASA monitors LPA near Mindanao - January 3, 2013

Residents of Compostela Valley and Davao Oriental area were alerted by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) due to a low pressure area (LPA) spotted east of Mindanao on Wednesday, January 2, 2013.

PAGASA said that the LPA has a "very low probability of developing into a tropical cyclone." However, residents in the mentioned areas were advised by the weather bureau to "take all necessary precautionary measures."

According to the latest PAGASA weather forecast:

The LPA is expected to bring moderate to heavy rains (2.5-10.0 millimeters per hour) and thunderstorms to Mindanao and the provinces of Samar and Leyte and may trigger flash floods and landslides.

As of 2 a.m. today, the LPA was located approximately in the area of Sta. Josefa, Agusan del Sur.

Gale warning was issued by PAGASA as of 5 a.m. on Thursday. PAGASA said:

Strong to gale force wind is expected to affect the seaboards of Northern Luzon and the eastern seaboard of Central and Southern Luzon, Eastern Visayas and Eastern Mindanao.

PAGASA Weather Forecast for January 2: 1st Official Working Day of 2013

It's business as usual in the Philippines today, Wednesday, January 2, 2013. Many Filipino employees are expected to be early for work today.

It has been a belief by many, that getting up early for work at the start of the year may bring luck to them.

A lot of business establishments and manufacturing companies are set to resume operations today.

Generally, the whole country will experience a good weather condition, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

The weather bureau, however, spotted at 2:00 a.m. today, a Low Pressure Area (LPA) in the Mindanao area.

PAGASA's latest weather forecast indicates that:

At 2:00 AM today, a Low Pressure Area (LPA) was estimated at 1,020 KM Southeast of Mindanao (5.0°N, 136.0°E) embedded along the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) affecting Mindanao. Northeast Monsoon affecting Northern Luzon.

For more Philippine weather updates, you may visit the PAGASA official website or you may follow their Twitter and Facebook accounts. The latest weather news can also be obtained by calling call PAGASA's 24-hour hotline at 433- ULAN (433-8526).

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