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MANILA, Philippines — Severe Tropical Storm Emong (international name: Co-May) further weakened into a tropical storm on Friday since making landfall in Candon City, Ilocos Sur earlier in the day, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services (Pagasa).
But Batanes and the Babuyan Islands are still under Signal No. 2, while Ilocos Norte, Apayao, and mainland Cagayan are still under Signal No. 1.
- The center of the eye was spotted over coastal waters of Sabtang, Batanes, moving north-northeast at 40 kph.
- It has maximum sustained winds of 85 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 115 kph.
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July 25 , 2025 – 11:53 PM
Tropical Storm Emong continues to weaken but Pagasa warned that heavy rains may still persist over the weekend due to “habagat.”
July 25 , 2025 – 08:41 PM
“Emong will accelerate north northeastward and exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility tomorrow (26 July) morning,” Pagasa said.
July 25 , 2025 – 05:38 PM
Tropical Storm Emong moved closer to Batanes province, which is still under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2, the Pagasa said on Friday afternoon.
July 25 , 2025 – 02:48 PM
Over 4.5 million people or 1.3 million families were affected by Tropical Storms Crising, Dante, and Emong, along with the southwest monsoon or “habagat.”
July 25 , 2025 – 02:45 PM
The tropical storm is expected to exit the Philippine area of responsibility on Saturday morning, said Pagasa.
July 25 , 2025 – 12:34 PM
Typhoon Emong (international name: Co-May) has weakened into a severe tropical storm after making landfall in Candon City, Ilocos Sur on Friday, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services (Pagasa).
July 25 , 2025 – 01:34 PM
The DOT has temporarily closed several tourist sites and suspended tourism activities in various regions due to persistent rains
July 25 , 2025 – 12:31 PM
A yellow rainfall warning was raised over Metro Manila and seven provinces in Luzon on Friday, due to the enhanced southwest monsoon.
July 25 , 2025 – 12:05 PM
Severe Tropical Storm Emong continues to weaken over the Cordillera Central and is about to exit the landmass of Luzon
July 25 , 2025 – 11:29 AM
At least P15 million in damage to agriculture was recorded in Zambales as of Friday due to the combined effects of the`habagat’ and three cyclones.
July 25 , 2025 – 11:12 AM
A construction worker was killed, one was rescued, and two others were still missing in a landslide in Tagaytay City, Cavite, on Thursday due to incessant rains, according to police on Friday.
July 25 , 2025 – 10:32 AM
Several flights were canceled on Friday, July 24, amid the inclement weather caused by Severe Tropical Storm Emong.
July 25 , 2025 – 10:35 AM
Power outages blacked out parts of Baguio City and Benguet province as early as 2 a.m. on Friday as Severe Tropical Storm Emong battered mountain communities in the Cordillera.
July 25 , 2025 – 09:38 AM
Twenty-five individuals were reported dead from the onslaught of habagat and three tropical cyclones as of 6 a.m. on Friday
July 25 , 2025 – 09:19 AM
Storm surge warnings were issued in several areas in Northern Luzon on Friday morning amid the effects of Severe Tropical Storm Emong
July 25 , 2025 – 08:29 AM
Typhoon Emong weakened into a severe tropical storm after making landfall in Candon City, Ilocos Sur on Friday
July 25 , 2025 – 07:44 AM
A 7-month-old baby drowned in a flood caused by continuous rains in Canaman town in Camarines Sur on Thursday morning (July 24).
July 25 , 2025 – 06:18 AM
Metro Manila and 36 provinces in the country are forecast to continue experiencing heavy rain on Friday due to Typhoon Emong and habagat
July 25 , 2025 – 05:57 AM
Flooding continues to threaten the provinces of Zambales and Bataan, as an orange rainfall warning was raised Friday due to Typhoon Emong
July 25 , 2025 – 05:48 AM
Typhoon Emong (international name: Co-may) is forecast to make landfall in Ilocos Sur or La Union Friday morning, with Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 4 up over parts of the two aforementioned provinces.
July 24 , 2025 – 11:35 PM
Heavy rains are expected in many parts of Luzon until Sunday due to the combined effects of Typhoon Emong and habagat – Pagasa
July 24 , 2025 – 11:47 PM
Three areas in Luzon are under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 4 as Typhoon Emong made landfall in Pangasinan on Thursday night.
July 24 , 2025 – 10:03 PM
The Pagasa raised a storm surge warning over seven provinces amid Typhoon Emong (international name: Co-may).
July 24 , 2025 – 09:54 PM
The number coding scheme in Metro Manila and the Pasig River Ferry Service’s operations are suspended on Friday, July 25 due to Typhoon Emong
July 24 , 2025 – 09:44 PM
Relief and recovery operations led by the 2nd AFWR, ARCEN, LGUs, and national agencies are ongoing with continued deployment.
July 24 , 2025 – 08:22 PM
“Emong is forecast to gradually accelerate, initially eastward then northeastward tonight,” Pagasa explained.
July 24 , 2025 – 07:48 PM
DepEd has recorded 1,876 classrooms with minor damage, 562 major damage, 53 that are totally damaged, and 232 damaged hygiene facilities.
July 24 , 2025 – 07:25 PM
Three areas are under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 4 as Typhoon Emong (international name: Co-may) continued to move slowly over the Pangasinan coast, according to the latest update from the state weather agency.
July 24 , 2025 – 06:07 PM
Three areas are under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 4 as Typhoon Emong (international name: Co-may) continued to move slowly
July 24 , 2025 – 06:02 PM
Typhoon Emong (international name: Co-may) is projected to accelerate and intensify before crossing northern Luzon, the Pagasa said.
July 24 , 2025 – 04:46 PM
The tropical depression outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) has intensified into a tropical storm with the international name Krosa.
July 24 , 2025 – 04:41 PM
At least 14 towns and one city in the provinces of Oriental and Occidental Mindoro remain flooded, affecting 60 barangays as two cyclones and habagat continued to bring heavy rains in the Island.
July 24 , 2025 – 03:45 PM
The water in Laguna de Bay surpassed critical levels on Thursday, with authorities warning that it may take months to return to its normal level.
July 24 , 2025 – 04:11 PM
Dante’s exit leaves Typhoon Emong (international name: Co-may) as the only tropical cyclone within the PAR.
July 24 , 2025 – 02:41 PM
Bataan, among the hardest hit areas by widespread flooding from `habagat’ rains and tropical storms Dante and Emong, has been placed under a state of calamity.
July 24 , 2025 – 02:28 PM
Price freeze is in effect for 148 medicines in areas under state of calamity due to the southwest monsoon and Severe Tropical Storm Crising.
July 24 , 2025 – 02:20 PM
Pampanga was placed under a state of calamity on Thursday after monsoon rains and three tropical cyclones submerged more than half of its villages.
July 24 , 2025 – 02:13 PM
Several local government units (LGUs) have suspended classes on Friday, July 25, in anticipation of inclement weather brought by Typhoon Emong.
July 24 , 2025 – 12:52 PM
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Thursday warned of possible lahar flows down the slopes of Mayon Volcano as heavy to torrential rains continue to lash the Bicol region.
July 24 , 2025 – 12:00 PM
At least 223 residents across Oriental and Occidental Mindoro were evacuated due to flooding triggered by Tropical Storms Dante and Emong, and the enhanced southwest monsoon, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Thursday.
July 24 , 2025 – 11:49 AM
Typhoon Emong may make landfall over La Union or Ilocos Sur on Friday morning, while Tropical Storm Dante is expected to exit
July 24 , 2025 – 11:02 AM
Several flights were cancelled on Thursday, July 24, amid continuous rains brought by the southwest monsoon, typhoon Emong and storm Dante,
July 24 , 2025 – 10:29 AM
Emong has intensified into a typhoon, Pagasa reported on Thursday morning.
July 24 , 2025 – 09:52 AM
Severe Tropical Storm Emong prompted a storm surge warning in seven Luzon areas on Thursday, according to Pagasa.
July 24 , 2025 – 09:43 AM
Marcos visited Maly Elementary School in San Mateo, Rizal on Thursday to check on the evacuees affected by days of heavy rains and flooding.
July 24 , 2025 – 09:12 AM
Commuters can avail of free bus and truck rides on Thursday, July 24, amid incessant rain showers brought by the southwest monsoon and storms Emong and Dante.
July 24 , 2025 – 08:35 AM
Severe Tropical Storm Emong may intensify into a typhoon before making landfall over the Ilocos Region on Thursday evening or Friday morning, according to Pagasa.
July 24 , 2025 – 07:55 AM
Twelve people died due to recent tropical cyclones and the southwest monsoon, or habagat, according to the NDRRMC on Thursday.
July 24 , 2025 – 06:54 AM
Heavy rainfall is forecast to persist in 34 areas, including Metro Manila, on Thursday due to the continued impact of Severe Tropical Storm Emong and the habagat.
July 24 , 2025 – 06:16 AM
Pagasa raised an orange rainfall warning on Thursday morning, as flooding continues to threaten four areas in Luzon.
July 24 , 2025 – 05:51 AM
Two areas in Luzon were placed under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 3 as Emong intensified and reached the severe tropical storm category.
July 24 , 2025 – 05:38 AM
The rainfall in the past three days breached the average amount of rainfall for the entire July, causing widespread flash floods.
July 24 , 2025 – 05:06 AM
Several towns and cities in the provinces of Bulacan and Pangasinan have been placed under a state of calamity.
July 24 , 2025 – 05:04 AM
Widespread flooding and high tide submerged fishponds in this province, dealing another blow to local “bangus” (milkfish) producers.
July 24 , 2025 – 12:01 AM
Tropical Storms Dante and Emong have slightly intensified according to Pagasa’s 11 p.m. Wednesday bulletin.
July 23 , 2025 – 11:22 PM
The number of people affected by the recent weather disturbances has climbed to over 3.2 million, says DSWD.
July 23 , 2025 – 09:22 PM
Zambales and four other Luzon areas were placed under the orange rainfall warning on Wednesday due to the southwest monsoon or “habagat”,
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