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Tropical Depression Basyang crossing Negros Island after fifth landfall

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<p>MANILA, Philippines – Tropical Depression Basyang (Penha) made its fourth and fifth landfalls in Cebu and Negros Oriental, respectively, on Friday evening, February 6.</p>

<p>The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Basyang has made landfall in these areas, so far:</p>

<p><em>Thursday, February 5, as a tropical storm</em></p>

<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Bayabas, Surigao del Sur (11:50 pm)</li>
</ul>

<p><em>Friday, February 6, as a tropical depression</em></p>

<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Jagna, Bohol (11 am)</li>

<li>Dauis, Bohol (4 pm)</li>

<li>Alcoy, Cebu (7:50 pm)</li>

<li>Ayungon, Negros Oriental (9 pm)</li>
</ul>

<p>As of 1 am on Saturday, February 7, Basyang was already in the vicinity of Cauayan, Negros Occidental. The tropical depression is moving west over Negros Island at 15 kilometers per hour (km/h), heading for the southern portion of Panay Island or the Panay Gulf.</p>

<p>Basyang had weakened after its fifth landfall on Friday night, with its maximum sustained winds down to 45 km/h from 55 km/h. Its gustiness also eased from 75 km/h to 60 km/h.</p>

<p>It remains likely to weaken into a low pressure area within 12 hours.</p>

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<p>PAGASA said in

Tropical Depression Basyang slows down en route to Cebu

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<p>MANILA, Philippines – Tropical Depression Basyang (Penha) was already over the coastal waters of Dalaguete, Cebu, as of 7 pm on Friday, February 6.</p>

<p>Basyang may still make landfall two more times — in Cebu and Negros Oriental — between Friday evening and early Saturday morning, February 7.</p>

<p>The tropical depression has slowed down, however, moving west northwest at just 10 kilometers per hour (km/h).</p>

<p>Basyang’s first landfall was in Bayabas, Surigao del Sur, at 11:50 pm on Thursday, February 5, as a tropical storm. A second landfall followed in Jagna, Bohol, at 11 am on Friday, as a tropical depression.</p>

<p>The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said in its 8 pm bulletin on Friday that Basyang continues to have maximum sustained winds of 55 km/h and gustiness of up to 75 km/h. But it is expected to weaken into a low pressure area within 12 hours.</p>

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<p>Nearly a dozen provinces, mainly in the Visayas, are still seeing moderate to intense rain due to Basyang. In Mindanao, where Basyang first hit land, weather conditions are gradually improving on Friday evening after the tropical cyclone triggered floods.</p>

<p><em>Friday afternoon, February 6, to Saturday

FACT CHECK: Aphelion not linked to cold weather, health risks – PAGASA

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<p><strong>Claim: </strong>The “aphelion phenomenon,” which began in January, will cause colder-than-usual weather in the Philippines until August, posing health risks such as flu, coughs, and breathing difficulties.</p>

<h5 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-rating-false"><strong>Rating: FALSE</strong></h5>

<p><strong>Why we fact-checked this: </strong>The claim circulated on social media platforms, including one posted on January 24 by the Facebook page “Siaton Negros,” which has 18,000 followers. As of writing, the post has 3,600 shares, 1,100 likes, and 162 comments.</p>

<p>The post warned the public of prolonged cold weather supposedly caused by the increased distance between the Earth and the sun. It also encouraged people to take vitamins and supplements to prevent illness.</p>

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<p><strong>The facts:</strong> Aphelion, the point at which Earth is farthest from the sun, does not affect Earth’s weather, according to a <a href="https://web.facebook.com/share/p/1C7siuV2E8/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">press release</a> issued by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).</p>

<p>“[Department of Science and Technology]-PAGASA clarifies that while Earth’s orbital position changes throughout th

Tropical Depression Basyang makes second landfall in Bohol

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<p>MANILA, Philippines – Tropical Depression Basyang (Penha) made its second landfall in Jagna, Bohol, at 11 am on Friday, February 6, and was already in the vicinity of Bilar, also in Bohol, as of 1 pm.</p>

<p>The tropical depression is moving west northwest at a faster 20 kilometers per hour from the previous 10 km/h, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).</p>

<p>A tropical storm at its peak, Basyang had weakened into a tropical depression while approaching Bohol on Friday morning. It maintained its maximum sustained winds of 55 km/h early Friday afternoon, while its gustiness is up to 75 km/h.</p>

<p>Basyang’s first landfall was in Bayabas, Surigao del Sur, at 11:50 pm on Thursday, February 5. After its second landfall in Bohol, it could again make landfall in Cebu and Negros Oriental, then pass close to Panay Island.</p>

<p>The tropical depression is likely to weaken into a low pressure area by Saturday, February 7.</p>

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<p>PAGASA maintained its rainfall outlook for Basyang, issued at 11 am on Friday. It stressed that floods and landslides remain possible, especially in the coming hours.</p>

<p><em>Friday noon, February 6, to Saturday noon, February 7</em></p>

Basyang weakens into tropical depression while moving toward Bohol

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<p>MANILA, Philippines – Basyang (Penha) weakened from a tropical storm into a tropical depression while approaching Bohol on Friday morning, February 6, although it is still causing moderate to intense rain in two dozen provinces.</p>

<p>In a briefing past 11 am on Friday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Basyang’s maximum sustained winds are down to 55 kilometers per hour from the previous 65 km/h. Its gustiness also eased from 90 km/h to 70 km/h.</p>

<p>The tropical depression was located over the coastal waters of Anda, Bohol, as of 10 am. It slowed down, moving west northwest at 10 km/h from 20 km/h.</p>

<p>Basyang made its first landfall in Bayabas, Surigao del Sur, at 11:50 pm on Thursday, February 5, then crossed other parts of the Caraga region before emerging over the Bohol Sea.</p>

<p>PAGASA said Basyang is still expected to pass close to or make landfall in Bohol, Cebu, and Negros Oriental, then pass close to Panay Island, from Friday to Saturday, February 7.</p>

<p>The tropical depression might further weaken into a low pressure area on Saturday afternoon or evening, too — earlier than originally predicted.</p>

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<p>Basyang is no longer likely to trigger t

Tropical Storm Basyang heads for Central Visayas after hitting Caraga

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<p>MANILA, Philippines – After making landfall in the province of Surigao del Sur and crossing other parts of the Caraga region, Tropical Storm Basyang (Penha) emerged over the Bohol Sea and began heading for Central Visayas early Friday morning, February 6.</p>

<p>The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said in its 8 am bulletin on Friday that Basyang was already over the coastal waters of Malimono, Surigao del Norte, as of 7 am.</p>

<p>The tropical storm is moving west northwest at 20 kilometers per hour, while maintaining its maximum sustained winds of 65 km/h and gustiness of up to 90 km/h.</p>

<p>Basyang made its first landfall in Bayabas, Surigao del Sur, at 11:50 pm on Thursday, February 5. From Friday to Saturday, February 7, it is projected to pass close to or also make landfall in Bohol, Cebu, and Negros Oriental; emerge over the Sulu Sea; pass close to Cuyo Islands; and then make its final landfall in Palawan.</p>

<p>PAGASA added that Basyang is likely to remain a tropical storm while crossing Central Visayas and the Negros Island Region. But it could weaken into a tropical depression on Friday evening or Saturday morning, and into a low pressure area by Sunday morning, February 8.</p>

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Tropical Storm Basyang slightly strengthens as it nears Surigao del Sur

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<p>MANILA, Philippines – Tropical Storm Basyang (Penha) slightly intensified on Thursday afternoon, February 5, just hours ahead of its expected landfall in Surigao del Sur.</p>

<p>Basyang’s maximum sustained winds increased from 65 kilometers per hour to 75 km/h, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) in its 5 pm bulletin on Thursday. The tropical storm’s gustiness is now up to 90 km/h from 80 km/h.</p>

<p>As of 4 pm, Basyang was located 150 kilometers east of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur, moving west northwest at 25 km/h.</p>

<p>It is expected to make its first landfall in Surigao del Sur on Thursday evening or early Friday morning, February 6, then cross other parts of Mindanao before emerging over the Bohol Sea on Friday morning.</p>

<p>Afterwards, Basyang could pass close to or make landfall again in Siquijor and Negros Oriental by Friday afternoon to evening; emerge over the Sulu Sea by Friday evening or early Saturday morning, February 7; and cross the northern portion of Palawan between Saturday afternoon and evening.</p>

<p>In terms of intensity, Basyang could weaken into a tropical depression by Saturday and subsequently into a low pressure area by Sunday afternoon or evening, February 8.</p>

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Tropical Storm Basyang makes landfall in Surigao del Sur

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<p>MANILA, Philippines – Tropical Storm Basyang (Penha) made its first landfall in Bayabas, Surigao del Sur, at 11:50 pm on Thursday, February 5, bringing torrential rain and strong winds.</p>

<p>As of 1 am on Friday, February 6, Basyang was already in the vicinity of Cabadbaran City, Agusan del Norte, moving west northwest at 25 kilometers per hour (km/h).</p>

<p>The tropical storm’s maximum sustained winds slightly eased from 75 km/h to 65 km/h as it hit land, while its gustiness is still up to 90 km/h.</p>

<p>In a bulletin issued at 2 am on Friday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said that from Mindanao, Basyang is projected to cross the Bohol Sea, then pass close to or make landfall again in Cebu and Negros Oriental.</p>

<p>Afterwards, it could emerge over the Sulu Sea by Friday evening, then cross the northern portion of Palawan between Saturday afternoon and evening, February 7.</p>

<p>As early as Friday evening, Basyang could already weaken further into a tropical depression. By Sunday afternoon or evening, February 8, it might just be a low pressure area.</p>

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<p>Despite the slight weakening, Basyang is still dumping significant rain in more than 30 provinces. Floo

Basyang intensifies into tropical storm east of Surigao del Sur

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<p>MANILA, Philippines – Basyang strengthened from a tropical depression into a tropical storm at 8 pm on Wednesday, February 4.</p>

<p>It was given the international name Penha, a name contributed by Macau that refers to a place in the Chinese special administrative region.</p>

<p>Basyang now has maximum sustained winds of 65 kilometers per hour from the previous 55 km/h, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) in a bulletin issued at 11 pm on Wednesday. Its gustiness is now up to 80 km/h from 70 km/h.</p>

<p>The tropical storm was already 560 kilometers east of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur, as of 10 pm. It is moving west toward land at 15 km/h, and could make its first landfall in eastern Mindanao on Thursday evening, February 5, or early Friday morning, February 6.</p>

<p>In the next three days, Basyang is bringing moderate to intense rain to portions of Mindanao, the Visayas, and Mimaropa. Affected provinces must watch out for floods and landslides.</p>

<p><em>Wednesday evening, February 4, to Thursday <em>evening</em>, February 5</em></p>

<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Heavy to intense rain (100-200 millimeters): Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Misamis Oriental, Davao de Oro, Davao Oriental</li>

<li>Moderate to heavy rain (50-100 mm): Southern Leyte, Eastern Samar, Bukidnon, Misamis Occidental, Lanao del Norte, Lanao del Sur, Davao del Norte</l

Tropical Depression Basyang enters PAR

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<p>MANILA, Philippines – The tropical depression being monitored outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility entered PAR at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, February 3.</p>

<p>It was given the local name <a href="https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/list-tropical-cyclone-bagyo-names-2026/">Basyang</a>, as the country’s second tropical cyclone for 2026. The first was Tropical Storm Ada (Nokaen) in January.</p>

<p>Basyang was last spotted 965 kilometers east of northeastern Mindanao at 10 pm on Tuesday, moving west at only 10 kilometers per hour (km/h).</p>

<p>The tropical depression still has maximum sustained winds of 55 km/h and gustiness of up to 70 km/h.</p>

<p>But the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said in its 11 pm bulletin that Basyang may strengthen into a tropical storm by Wednesday, February 4, before gradually weakening back into a tropical depression by Friday, February 6, as it hits land.</p>

<p>Basyang is now seen to make landfall in the eastern part of Mindanao or the southern part of Eastern Visayas by Thursday evening, February 5, or Friday morning. Afterwards, it could cross Mindanao and the Visayas until Saturday, February 7, then make landfall in or pass close to the northern portion of Palawan on Sunday, February 8.</p>

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Future Basyang: LPA outside PAR develops into tropical depression

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<p>MANILA, Philippines – A low pressure area (LPA) being monitored outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) developed into a tropical depression at 2 pm on Tuesday, February 3.</p>

<p>The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said in its 5 pm advisory that the tropical depression is expected to enter PAR on Tuesday evening or early Wednesday morning, February 4.</p>

<p>The tropical depression was located 1,075 kilometers east of northeastern Mindanao as of 4 pm on Tuesday, still outside PAR.</p>

<p>It is slowly moving northwest, with maximum sustained winds of 55 km/h and gustiness of up to 70 km/h.</p>

<p>Once the tropical depression enters PAR, it will be given the local name <a href="https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/list-tropical-cyclone-bagyo-names-2026/">Basyang</a>.</p>

<p>PAGASA said the future Basyang is “less likely to directly affect weather conditions” in the country in the next 24 hours. But the trough or extension of the tropical depression may already trigger scattered rain and thunderstorms in Eastern Visayas, Central Visayas, the Negros Island Region, Caraga, the Davao Region, Northern Mindanao, and the Zamboanga Peninsula.</p>

<p>The tropical cyclone is projected to make landfall in Caraga by Thursday afternoon or evening, February 5, then cross the Visayas and Palawan from Friday, February 6, to Sunday, February 8.</p>

<p>On Thursday, significant rain is e

Tropical Depression Ada weakens into LPA

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<p>MANILA, Philippines – Tropical Depression Ada (Nokaen) weakened into a low pressure area (LPA) at 2 pm on Wednesday, January 21, as it neared the eastern boundary of the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR).</p>

<p>The LPA that used to be Ada was last spotted 1,285 kilometers east of Central Luzon as of 4 pm on Wednesday.</p>

<p>The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the LPA is moving southeast at 20 kilometers per hour (km/h).</p>

<p>It is no longer affecting the country and might just dissipate within 48 hours.</p>

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<p>Ada, the Philippines’ first <a href="https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/list-tropical-cyclone-bagyo-names-2026/">tropical cyclone</a> for 2026, developed inside PAR last January 14.</p>

<p>At its peak, it was a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 85 km/h, but it gradually weakened due to the surge of the <a href="https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/pagasa-northeast-monsoon-amihan-start-october-2025/">northeast monsoon</a> or <em>amihan</em>. Signal No. 2 was the highest <a href="https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/pagasa-changes-super-typhoon-definition-tropical-cyclone-wind-signals-march-2022/">tropical cyclone wind signal

Wind signals lifted as Tropical Storm Ada continues to move away

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<p>MANILA, Philippines – There were no more areas under tropical cyclone wind signals as of 11 pm on Sunday, January 18, with Tropical Storm Ada (Nokaen) continuing to move away from landmass.</p>

<p>The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Ada was located 275 kilometers northeast of Virac, Catanduanes, as of 10 pm.</p>

<p>It is moving north at 15 kilometers per hour (km/h), but it is expected to follow a looping track over the sea east of Luzon starting Monday, January 19.</p>

<p>On Sunday afternoon, Ada’s maximum sustained winds had decreased from 75 km/h to 65 km/h, while its gustiness eased from 90 km/h to 80 km/h.</p>

<p>It is likely to weaken into a tropical depression by Monday and into a low pressure area by Wednesday, January 21, or even earlier, due to the surge of the <a href="https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/pagasa-northeast-monsoon-amihan-start-october-2025/">northeast monsoon</a> or <em>amihan</em>.</p>

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<p>Ada did not make landfall in the Philippines, but it triggered moderate to torrential rain in Caraga, Eastern Visayas, and Bicol, causing floods and landslides. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council is verifying reports that two peop

Tropical Storm Ada slowly moving away from Catanduanes

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<p>MANILA, Philippines – Tropical Storm Ada (Nokaen) began to slowly move away from Catanduanes on Sunday morning, January 18, heading north northeast or away from landmass.</p>

<p>Ada was last spotted 140 kilometers northeast of Virac, Catanduanes, at 10 am on Sunday. It has stayed offshore.</p>

<p>The tropical storm’s maximum sustained winds decreased from 85 kilometers per hour to 75 km/h before dawn on Sunday, while its gustiness is up to 90 km/h.</p>

<p>The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said in its 11 am bulletin that Ada is likely to remain a tropical storm while moving over the sea east of Luzon.</p>

<p>But Ada could be downgraded to a tropical depression by Tuesday, January 20, and further weaken into a low pressure area by Thursday, January 22, due to the surge of the <a href="https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/pagasa-northeast-monsoon-amihan-start-october-2025/">northeast monsoon</a> or <em>amihan</em>.</p>

<p>While weakening, it is also seen to follow a looping path, as shown in the forecast track below.</p>

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<p>PAGASA said in a separate advisory issued at 11 am on Sunday that Ada “is now less likely to bring significant rainfall” to Bicol. But s

Ada nearly at severe tropical storm strength off Catanduanes

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<p>MANILA, Philippines – Tropical Storm Ada (Nokaen) was already over the coastal waters of Baras, Catanduanes, as of 10 am on Saturday, January 17.</p>

<p>Ada is moving northwest at 25 kilometers per hour (km/h), but if its track shifts further westward, it could make landfall in Catanduanes.</p>

<p>The tropical storm’s maximum sustained winds had increased to 85 km/h before dawn on Saturday, almost at severe tropical storm strength. Under the classification of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), a severe tropical storm has maximum sustained winds of 89 to 117 km/h.</p>

<p>Ada maintained its maximum sustained winds of 85 km/h late Saturday morning, with gustiness of up to 115 km/h, but PAGASA is not ruling out intensification into a severe tropical storm.</p>

<p>However, by Tuesday afternoon or evening, January 20, Ada could just be a tropical depression due to the surge of the <a href="https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/pagasa-northeast-monsoon-amihan-start-october-2025/">northeast monsoon</a> or <em>amihan</em>.</p>

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<p>PAGASA’s latest rainfall outlook, issued at 11 am on Saturday, shows Catanduanes expected to receive the most rain in the next 24 hours. Beyond th

More areas under Signal No. 1 due to Tropical Storm Ada

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<p>MANILA, Philippines – More areas were placed under Signal No. 1 due to strong winds from Tropical Storm Ada (Nokaen) on Friday afternoon, January 16.</p>

<p>As of 4 pm on Friday, Ada was located 255 kilometers east northeast of Borongan City, Eastern Samar, or 335 kilometers east of Catarman, Northern Samar. The tropical storm slightly accelerated, moving northwest at 20 kilometers per hour from 15 km/h.</p>

<p>It continues to have maximum sustained winds of 65 km/h and gustiness of up to 80 km/h.</p>

<p>The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said in its 5 pm bulletin on Friday that Ada is likely to remain a tropical storm while moving over the sea east of the Visayas and Southern Luzon.</p>

<p>It is still projected to pass close to Eastern Samar and Northern Samar on Saturday, January 17, and Catanduanes from Saturday evening to Sunday, January 18. Landfall in Eastern Visayas and/or Bicol remains a possibility, however, in case Ada’s track shifts further westward.</p>

<p>Afterwards, Ada could weaken into a tropical depression by Tuesday, January 20, and into a remnant low by Wednesday, January 21, due to the surge of the <a href="https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/pagasa-northeast-monsoon-amihan-start-october-2025/">northeast monsoon</a> or <em>amihan</em>.</p>

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Signal No. 2 up as Tropical Storm Ada slightly strengthens

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<p>MANILA, Philippines – Signal No. 2 was raised for the first time due to Ada (Nokaen) as the tropical storm slightly intensified on Friday evening, January 16.</p>

<p>Ada’s maximum sustained winds increased from 65 kilometers per hour to 75 km/h, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) in a bulletin issued at 11 pm on Friday. Its gustiness is now up to 90 km/h from the previous 80 km/h.</p>

<p>The tropical storm was last spotted 205 kilometers east of Catarman, Northern Samar, as of 10 pm. It slightly slowed down, moving west northwest at 15 km/h from 20 km/h.</p>

<p>Ada is still projected to pass close to Eastern Samar and Northern Samar on Saturday, January 17, and Catanduanes from Saturday evening to Sunday, January 18. Landfall in Eastern Visayas and/or Bicol remains a possibility, however, in case Ada’s track shifts further westward.</p>

<p>Afterwards, Ada could weaken into a tropical depression by Tuesday, January 20, due to the surge of the <a href="https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/pagasa-northeast-monsoon-amihan-start-october-2025/">northeast monsoon</a> or <em>amihan</em>.</p>

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Ada intensifies into tropical storm east of Surigao City

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<p>MANILA, Philippines – Ada strengthened from a tropical depression into a tropical storm at 2 pm on Thursday, January 15, while remaining over the Philippine Sea.</p>

<p>It was assigned the international name Nokaen, a name contributed by Laos which refers to a kind of bird.</p>

<p>In a briefing past 5 pm on Thursday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Ada now has maximum sustained winds of 65 kilometers per hour from the previous 55 km/h. Its gustiness is now up to 80 km/h from 70 km/h.</p>

<p>The tropical storm was last spotted 400 kilometers east of Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, as of 4 pm. It slightly accelerated, moving northwest at 15 km/h from 10 km/h.</p>

<p>Ada is projected to pass close to Eastern Samar and Northern Samar by Saturday, January 17, and Catanduanes by Sunday, January 18.</p>

<p>But PAGASA said that “a further westward shift” in Ada’s track may lead to landfall in Eastern Visayas and/or Bicol. “The track forecast may change in succeeding bulletins, especially for the Saturday or Sunday period,” added the weather bureau.</p>

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<p>Significant rain from Ada is still expected in Caraga, Eastern Visayas, and Bicol over the next t

Tropical Depression Ada slows down over Philippine Sea

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<p>MANILA, Philippines – Tropical Depression Ada slowed down over the Philippine Sea on Wednesday afternoon, January 14, while maintaining its strength.</p>

<p>In a briefing past 5 pm on Wednesday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Ada was last spotted 545 kilometers east of Hinatuan, Surigao<br />del Sur.</p>

<p>The tropical depression is moving west northwest at only 10 kilometers per hour from the previous 35 km/h.</p>

<p>It still has maximum sustained winds of 45 km/h and gustiness of up to 55 km/h, but remains likely to intensify into a tropical storm within 24 hours.</p>

<p>Ada could pass close to or make landfall in Eastern Visayas as a tropical storm on Friday, January 16, or early Saturday morning, January 17, then in Catanduanes on Saturday or Sunday, January 18, before recurving northeast over the sea east of Luzon.</p>

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<p>PAGASA’s latest rainfall outlook, issued at 5 pm on Wednesday, still shows provinces in Caraga, Eastern Visayas, and Bicol facing significant rain from Ada. Affected areas must brace for floods and landslides.</p>

<p><em>Wednesday afternoon, January 14, to Thursday <em>afternoon</em>, January 15</em></p>

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