MANILA, Philippines — Leon (international name: Kong-Rey), which reached the super typhoon category, has weakened into a typhoon, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said on Thursday.
November 6 , 2024 – 09:08 AM
The death toll due to the recent weather disturbances is now at 154, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council.
November 4 , 2024 – 12:49 PM
“The flood controls are there; they were just overwhelmed.” This was President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s explanation amid criticisms.
November 4 , 2024 – 11:50 AM
President Marcos Jr. on Monday directed various government agencies to strengthen their disaster preparedness and response measures
November 4 , 2024 – 11:16 AM
The transport aircraft of the Philippine Air Force, which landed with a detached tire on Basco Airport in Batanes, has been repaired.
November 4 , 2024 – 11:00 AM
President Marcos Jr. turned over financial assistance worth P60 million to the storm-ravaged municipalities in Batangas
November 3 , 2024 – 05:22 AM
An air force cargo plane delivering relief to Basco, Batanes, skidded off the runway Friday afternoon after its nose landing gear detached.
November 2 , 2024 – 03:16 PM
The Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas urged the government to provide compensation to farmers after the recent calamities
November 2 , 2024 – 12:54 PM
A fisherfolks group has urged the Department of Agriculture to implement price control on fish following the onslaught of Storm Kristine and Typhoon Leon
November 2 , 2024 – 05:10 AM
DSWD on Friday said 14,000 boxes of relief goods are on their way to Batanes to help families affected by Super Typhoon Leon.
November 3 , 2024 – 12:45 PM
Government aid provided to victims of the recent tropical cyclones has reached P1.1 billion, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said.
November 3 , 2024 – 01:49 PM
The government has rolled out P1.1-billion assistance to families affected by recent tropical cyclones, according to the Presidential Communications Office.
November 2 , 2024 – 12:54 PM
A fisherfolks group has urged the Department of Agriculture to implement price control on fish following the onslaught of Storm Kristine and Typhoon Leon
November 2 , 2024 – 05:10 AM
DSWD on Friday said 14,000 boxes of relief goods are on their way to Batanes to help families affected by Super Typhoon Leon.
November 1 , 2024 – 06:00 AM
Leon (international name: Kong-Rey) has weakened from a typhoon to a severe tropical storm and has exited PAR.
November 1 , 2024 – 05:38 AM
The facade of this town’s historic Santa Maria de Mayan Church, already damaged by past earthquakes, collapsed on Wednesday.
October 31 , 2024 – 11:52 PM
Pagasa lifted all tropical cyclone wind signals the country as Typhoon Leon further weakened and prepared to to exit PAR.
October 31 , 2024 – 05:22 PM
The wind signal in parts of Batanes was downgraded to No. 2 as Typhoon Leon made landfall in Taiwan on Thursday afternoon.
October 31 , 2024 – 03:52 PM
As Super Typhoon Leon (international name: Kong-Rey) started moving away from Batanes on Thursday, Oct. 31, the damage it left to the province, still reeling from the rage of Typhoon Julian (international name: Krathon), became clearer.
October 31 , 2024 – 02:38 PM
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has assured Filipinos that the government “remains in full control” despite the destruction caused by cyclones.
October 31 , 2024 – 01:30 PM
The national and local governments are on high alert for the anticipated effects of Typhoon Leon, the Presidential Communications Office said on Thursday.
October 31 , 2024 – 12:02 PM
Leon has weakened into a typhoon, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said on Thursday.
October 31 , 2024 – 08:51 AM
Batanes has been downgraded to Signal No. 4 as Super Typhoon Leon continues to move away from the province, Pagasa said.
October 31 , 2024 – 05:32 AM
Residents were preemptively evacuated and power plants shut down in the country’s northernmost province on Wednesday.
October 30 , 2024 – 11:58 PM
Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 5 has been raised over the northern and eastern portions of Batanes on Wednesday night.
October 30 , 2024 – 08:31 PM
Signal No. 4 remains in effect over Batanes as Super Typhoon Leon barrels toward the province, Pagasa said Friday night.
October 30 , 2024 – 05:50 PM
As Super Typhoon Leon moves closer to Batanes islands, heavy rainfall is expected over several areas in Northern Luzon, the state weather bureau said.
October 30 , 2024 – 05:39 PM
Super Typhoon Leon maintained its strength as it continues to move closer to Batanes, with Signal No. 4 still hoisted over the area
October 30 , 2024 – 03:24 PM
The state weather bureau on Wednesday warned that Super Typhoon Leon may cause storm surge in Batanes and Cagayan.
October 30 , 2024 – 03:17 PM
Signal No. 4 was raised over Batanes Wednesday afternoon as Super Typhoon Leon (international name: Kong-Rey) swirled closer to the province.
October 30 , 2024 – 02:19 PM
Local officials started the preventive evacuation for some residents in Itbayat, Batanes on Wednesday in preparation for Super Typhoon Leon
October 30 , 2024 – 10:25 AM
Tropical cyclone Leon (international name: Kong-Rey) has developed into a super typhoon, according to Pagasa.
October 30 , 2024 – 08:27 AM
The number of reported deaths due to the combined effects of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine and Typhoon Leon has climbed to 145.
October 30 , 2024 – 07:27 AM
Leon is expected to dump more than 200 millimeters of rainfall in Batanes and Cagayan, including Babuyan Islands on Wednesday.
October 30 , 2024 – 06:12 AM
Leon further intensified while moving over Philippine sea, Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said.
October 30 , 2024 – 05:50 AM
The observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day is expected to be rainy and windy in much of Luzon, as Leon moves closer.
October 29 , 2024 – 11:37 PM
Signal No. 5 may be raised over Batanes and Babuyan Islands, as Typhoon Leon (international name: Kong-rey) approaches the said areas.
October 30 , 2024 – 04:40 AM
Still reeling from the impact of Kristine, thousands of families in Bicol prepared for evacuation again as Leon threatened the region.
October 29 , 2024 – 06:03 PM
Typhoon Leon rapidly intensified on Tuesday afternoon and it may become a super typhoon, according to the state weather bureau.
October 29 , 2024 – 04:28 PM
Classes in private and public schools in Sorsogon City were suspended again due to Typhoon Leon (international name: Kong-rey).
October 29 , 2024 – 03:46 PM
Over 200 individuals were stranded in 11 Luzon ports due to the effects of Typhoon Leon as of Tuesday afternoon, according to the Philippine Coast Guard.
October 29 , 2024 – 03:34 PM
The Albay provincial government on Tuesday ordered the evacuation of families in high-risk areas due to the threat of Typhoon Leon.
October 29 , 2024 – 03:10 PM
Pagasa warned that Typhoon Leon might cause a storm surge within the next 48 hours in the low-lying coastal areas of Batanes and Cagayan.
October 29 , 2024 – 01:31 PM
Inter-island sea travel in some parts of Eastern Samar and Northern Samar were suspended due to Severe Tropical Storm Leon.
October 29 , 2024 – 10:39 AM
Severe Tropical Storm Leon (international name: Kong-rey) intensified into a typhoon, Pagasa reported on Tuesday.
October 29 , 2024 – 09:58 AM
Class suspensions were implemented in various parts of the country on Tuesday, October 29, because of Severe Tropical Storm Leon.
October 29 , 2024 – 09:16 AM
Sea travel in northeastern Sorsogon was suspended again as the area was placed under Signal No. 1 due to Severe Tropical Storm Leon.
October 29 , 2024 – 05:49 AM
Severe Tropical Storm Leon (international name: Kong-rey) slightly intensified Tuesday morning, according to Pagasa
October 29 , 2024 – 04:45 AM
Leon was forecast to further intensify into a typhoon on Tuesday as it moves WNW with the speed of 15 km/h over the Philippine Sea.
October 28 , 2024 – 08:45 PM
Immediate forced and mandatory evacuation of residents in communities forecast to be affected by Severe Tropical Storm Leon – NDRRMC
October 28 , 2024 – 06:05 PM
Severe Tropical Storm Leon further intensified over the Philippine Sea.
October 28 , 2024 – 12:50 PM
Tropical Storm Leon (international name: Kong-rey) intensified into a Severe Tropical Storm on Monday, according to the Pagasa.
October 28 , 2024 – 06:39 AM
Tropical Storm Leon (international name: Kong-rey) maintained its strength as it slowed down over the Philippine Sea.
October 28 , 2024 – 05:50 AM
Deaths from Severe Tropical Storm Kristine have risen to 90, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said Sunday.
October 27 , 2024 – 11:38 PM
Tropical Storm Leon has slightly intensified as it moved over the Philippine Sea, prompting Pagasa to raise Signal No. 1 in several areas .
October 27 , 2024 – 05:33 PM
Tropical Storm Leon is expected to develop into a severe tropical storm in the next 24 hours, the state weather bureau said on Sunday.
October 26 , 2024 – 06:36 PM
Cloudy skies, scattered rainshowers are expected over the western parts of Southern Luzon and Visayas due to the southwesterly wind flow
October 26 , 2024 – 11:37 AM
Tropical Storm Kong-rey, which will be given the local name Leon once it enters the PAR, has picked up speed on Saturday morning.
October 25 , 2024 – 07:21 PM
Tropical Storm Kong-rey will enter PAR and may intensify into a severe tropical storm with a domestic name of Leon
