MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) Signal No. 2 was still raised over three areas in Luzon as Severe Tropical Storm Opong moves over the West Philippine Sea (WPS), the state weather bureau reported.
Based on the 8 p.m. bulletin of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), Opong was last located over 215 kilometers west of Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro.
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September 27 , 2025 – 12:58 PM
The body of a 19-year-old male who was swept away by raging currents in Antique at the height of Severe Tropical Storm Opong was recovered.
September 27 , 2025 – 12:26 PM
Typhoon Opong has left the Philippine area of responsibility on Saturday morning, Sept. 27, Pagasa reported.
September 27 , 2025 – 11:17 AM
The PNP has deployed more than 7,000 personnel nationwide as of Saturday for rescue and relief operations in the wake of Severe Tropical Storm Opong.
September 27 , 2025 – 10:34 AM
Nineteen people were reported dead in the aftermath of tropical cyclones Opong, Nando, and Mirasol, the NDRRMC reported on Saturday, September 27.
September 27 , 2025 10:55 AM
September 27 , 2025 – 10:35 AM
At least 2,000 residents of this city remained displaced on Saturday after the onslaught of Severe Tropical Storm Opong.
September 27 , 2025 – 10:18 AM
Two people, including a three-month-old baby girl, died in Samar province as Typhoon Opong lashed through Eastern Visayas early Friday.
September 27 , 2025 – 10:03 AM
Severe Tropical Storm Opong left an estimated P43.7 million in infrastructure damage and P1.7 million in agricultural losses across Western Visayas.
September 27 , 2025 – 07:42 AM
Severe Tropical Storm Opong has reintensified into a typhoon as it exits the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Saturday morning or noon, Sept. 27.
September 27 , 2025 – 05:06 AM
Severe Tropical Storm “Opong” (international name: Bualoi) carved a deadly path through the Bicol and Visayas regions on Friday
September 26 , 2025 11:33 PM
September 26 , 2025 – 10:20 PM
Seven more people were reported dead in Biliran province due to Severe Tropical Storm Opong, bringing the death toll to 10
September 26 , 2025 – 08:16 PM
Opong may reintensify and reach the “typhoon” category anew within the next 12 hours as it moves over the WPS.
September 26 , 2025 – 09:17 PM
The affected areas: Silay, Talisay, Bago, and La Carlota; towns of Magalona, Hinigaran, Binalbagan, La Castellana, Manapla and Hinoba-an.
September 26 , 2025 – 08:13 PM
While detailed local statistics for Ibajay remained pending, the broader Western Visayas region also felt the storm’s effects.
September 26 , 2025 – 07:47 PM
“The two senior citizens, for some reason, returned to their house from the evacuation center,” Caingcoy said on Friday.
September 26 , 2025 – 07:26 PM
The breach sent rivers surging into vulnerable barangays already on alert by provincial authorities, exposing the fragility of flood defenses
September 26 , 2025 – 06:50 PM
“The goods, relief packs and all our help cannot pass through,” Masbate Gov. Kho said in the same briefing.
September 26 , 2025 – 05:33 PM
Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 3 was raised over the following areas in Luzon: Occidental Mindoro and Calamian Islands
September 26 , 2025 – 05:11 PM
Heavy rainfall is expected over Metro Manila and 20 provinces on Friday afternoon due to the effect of Severe Tropical Storm Opong.
September 26 , 2025 – 05:02 PM
Classes in Zamboanga City ended early on Friday as Mayor Khymer Olaso ordered schools to dismiss their students by midday due to inclement weather.
September 26 , 2025 – 04:55 PM
Various groups in Bicol and other areas are seeking additional funds to support disaster relief and recovery efforts in Masbate, which bore the brunt of Opong on Friday.
September 26 , 2025 – 04:06 PM
Around 977 families or 3,952 individuals were evacuated in at least seven towns and one city in northern Cebu, due to Opong.
September 26 , 2025 – 03:32 PM
At least six dams in Iloilo have exceeded their normal operating levels as of 1 p.m. Friday amid heavy rains brought by Severe Tropical Storm Opong.
September 26 , 2025 – 03:19 PM
Authorities recovered the body of a 68-year-old man in Caibiran, Biliran, believed to have drowned on Thursday during flash floods triggered by Opong.
September 26 , 2025 – 02:59 PM
Eight areas in the country were placed under Signal No. 3 as STS Opong made another landfall over Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro.
September 26 , 2025 – 02:59 PM
Work in the Supreme Court and appellate courts was suspended on Friday, Sept. 26 due to inclement weather caused by STS Opong.
September 26 , 2025 – 02:55 PM
Opong has affected more than 17,600 families composed of over 60,000 individuals across Eastern Visayas, as five fishermen were reported missing.
September 26 , 2025 – 02:38 PM
Masbate is urgently calling for help after Severe Tropical Storm Opong battered the province, displacing hundreds of families and damaging power lines, among others.
September 26 , 2025 – 02:27 PM
A total of 1,284 passengers were stranded in various ports across Western Visayas as of noon Friday, after sea travel was suspended due to Opong.
September 26 , 2025 – 02:16 PM
At least 22,573 families have been affected by floods across Iloilo City, while 106 houses have been reported damaged, following due to Opong since Thursday.
September 26 , 2025 – 02:16 PM
At least 22,573 families have been affected by floods across Iloilo City, while 106 houses have been reported damaged, following due to Opong since Thursday.
September 26 , 2025 – 01:31 PM
Over 13.4 million learners have been affected by the suspension of in-person classes in 13 regions due to the combined effects of Opong and the southwest monsoon
September 26 , 2025 – 01:02 PM
Severe Tropical Storm Opong crossed Sibuyan and Tablas Islands in Romblon and is now heading toward southern Mindoro, Friday morning, September 26.
September 26 , 2025 – 01:13 PM
At least 850 passengers were stranded in various ports across Central Visayas after sea trips were suspended since Thursday due to Tropical Storm Opong.
September 26 , 2025 – 12:55 PM
At least 82 barangays out of 180 across the seven districts of Iloilo City were reported flooded as of noon Friday, disaster officials said.
September 26 , 2025 – 12:48 PM
Several flights were canceled on Friday, Sept. 26 due to the inclement weather caused by Severe Tropical Storm Opong, Caap announced.
September 26 , 2025 – 12:35 PM
The local government of Albay has allowed evacuees to go home after weather conditions improved on Friday.
September 26 , 2025 – 12:13 PM
Four people were reported dead in Bicol Region, including an individual struck by lightning, due to Severe Tropical Storm Opong, the OCD said on Friday.
September 26 , 2025 – 11:53 AM
Four people died in Masbate and Camarines Norte after Severe Tropical Storm Opong struck the Bicol region, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said Friday.
September 26 , 2025 – 11:42 AM
Severe Tropical Storm Opong battered several Masbate towns early Friday, tearing off roofs, toppling trees, and flooding low-lying areas.
September 26 , 2025 – 11:31 AM
Seven people, including a pregnant woman and a boy, were rescued after their small motorboat capsized amid strong winds and heavy rains brought by Opong on Friday.
September 26 , 2025 – 10:37 AM
Thousands of passengers and vehicles were stranded in ports and coastal areas across Bicol on Friday morning as Opong continued to batter the region.
September 26 , 2025 – 11:05 AM
Severe Tropical Storm Opong may generate moderate to high risk storm surges in parts of Luzon and Visayas within 24 hours.
September 26 , 2025 – 10:20 AM
Fourteen roads in Luzon and Visayas provinces are currently closed due to the effects of the southwest monsoon (habagat) and the recent tropical cyclones.
September 26 , 2025 – 10:15 AM
Severe Tropical Storm Opong left thousands of families across six provinces of the Bicol Region affected and staying in evacuation centers.
September 26 , 2025 – 09:23 AM
Severe Tropical Storm Opong (international name: Bualoi) accelerated as it approaches Romblon on Friday morning, Sept. 26.
September 26 , 2025 – 09:27 AM
The total number of deaths due to Severe Tropical Storm Opong and previous tropical cyclones is at 14, while over 5,000 passengers are stranded in ports.
September 26 , 2025 – 08:12 AM
Severe Tropical Storm Opong and enhanced southwest monsoon or habagat are expected to cause heavy rains over portions of Luzon and Visayas regions.
September 26 , 2025 – 07:46 AM
Severe Tropical Storm Opong made a second landfall into Palanas in Masbate province, causing its weakening, on Friday morning, Pagasa said.
September 26 , 2025 – 12:23 AM
Opong has turned from a severe tropical storm into a typhoon as it nears Eastern Visayas, according to 11 p.m. Pagasa bulletin on Thursday.
September 25 , 2025 – 10:23 PM
The House of Representatives has suspended work on Friday, September 26, due to the expected inclement weather from Severe Tropical Storm Opong.
September 25 , 2025 – 09:03 PM
A vendor in Dumingag town, Zamboanga del Sur province was hurt when a tree fell on a strip of stalls outside the municipal hall grounds.
September 25 , 2025 – 08:44 PM
The MMDRRMC, together with the MMDA, assured the public on Thursday that Metro Manila is “fully prepared” for the possible impacts of Opong.
September 25 , 2025 – 07:09 PM
The local government of Guinobatan in Albay has declared a liquor ban as Severe Tropical Storm “Opong” threatens the Bicol region.
September 25 , 2025 – 06:04 PM
Work in gov’t, classes at all levels in NCR, Biliran, Eastern Samar, Northern Samar, Samar, Masbate, Romblon, Sorsogon are suspended Friday.
September 25 , 2025 – 06:39 PM
Neil Angelo Sanchez, operations officer of the PDRRMO, said that local government units and barangays were ordered to identify and assess.
September 25 , 2025 – 06:24 PM
“All concerned are enjoined to undertake all necessary measures to minimize the impact,” Villafuerte added in the directive.
September 25 , 2025 – 05:32 PM
In Sorsogon, the diocese likewise opened parish facilities, chapels, halls, and schools as temporary shelters for affected residents.
September 25 , 2025 – 05:24 PM
Severe Tropical Storm Opong (international name Bualoi) and the southwest monsoon, or “habagat,” will continue to bring rainy weather
September 25 , 2025 – 04:48 PM
Eastern Visayas is on heightened alert as Severe Tropical Storm Opong threatens to bring strong winds and heavy rainfall to the region.
September 25 , 2025 – 04:14 PM
The body of a 79-year-old man who went missing after falling into a river amid heavy rains was recovered by rescuers on Thursday.
September 25 , 2025 – 03:32 PM
Severe Tropical Storm Opong’s strength has prompted the hoisting of Tropical Cyclone Signal No. 3 in parts of Visayas.
September 25 , 2025 – 02:32 PM
Some government agencies have begun preparing for the impact of Severe Tropical Storm Opong, which is forecast to make landfall
September 25 , 2025 – 02:11 PM
Malacañang has instructed government agencies to implement the 2024 NDRP, which outlines comprehensive strategies for disaster.
September 25 , 2025 – 01:13 PM
Severe Tropical Storm Opong (international name: Bualoi) is about to make landfall, according to Pagasa weather report.
September 25 , 2025 – 10:34 AM
The provincial government of Oriental Mindoro is ramping up preparations for the anticipated impact of Severe Tropical Storm Opong.
September 25 , 2025 – 10:29 AM
Walang pasok. Due to Opong’s arrival, classes and government work nationwide have already been suspended on Sept. 26 to 27.
September 25 , 2025 – 10:25 AM
The tally of individuals affected by the habagat, Super Typhoon Nando and recent tropical cyclones has climbed to over 690,000 as of Thursday.
September 25 , 2025 – 10:03 AM
Over 1,600 passengers were stranded in various ports in the Bicol region on Thursday as Severe Tropical Storm Opong continues to threaten the region.
September 25 , 2025 – 08:21 AM
More than 1,500 passengers, truck drivers, and cargo helpers were stranded at various Philippine ports due to the arrival of severe Tropical Storm Opong.
September 25 , 2025 – 07:07 AM
Severe Tropical Storm Opong (international name: Bualoi) continues to intensify over the Philippine Sea and places more areas under wind signals.
September 25 , 2025 – 05:44 AM
Storm Opong and the southwest monsoon is expected to bring rains to many areas, Pagasa said on Wednesday.
September 24 , 2025 – 10:03 PM
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has directed government agencies to maximize resources in preparation for the expected landfall of Storm Opong.
September 24 , 2025 – 09:23 PM
Malacañang has suspended work in government offices and classes at all levels in Sorsogon, Masbate, Northern Samar, and Eastern Samar
