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Batanes breathes easy: Signal No. 1 lifted as Betty weakens further

June 1, 2023 – 12:06PM

MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal no.1 has been lifted in Batanes as Severe Tropical Storm Betty (international name: Mawar) has weakened further, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said on Thursday.

In its 11 a.m. update, Pagasa said Betty was spotted some 570 kilometers northeast of Itbayat, Batanes, with a maximum wind speed of 100 kilometers per hour (kph) and gustiness of up to 125 kph.

Abra suspends gov’t work, classes due to storm Betty

June 1, 2023 – 08:33 AM

BAGUIO – Work in government offices in the province of Abra was suspended on Thursday (June 1) due to heavy rains brought by Severe Tropical Storm Betty (international name: Mawar).

Acting Gov. Russell Bragas said the suspension covered public offices while classes at all levels in public and private schools remain suspended.

June 1, 2023 – 7:32AM

MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Betty (international name: Mawar) has since weakened into a severe tropical storm on Thursday morning and is expected to exit the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) within the day, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).

As of 4 a.m. Thursday, Pagasa said Betty was spotted some 505 kilometers northeast of Itbayat, Batanes, with a maximum wind speed of 110 kilometers per hour (kph) and gustiness of up to 135 kph.

Pagasa may lift all remaining signals due to Betty by Thursday

June 1, 2023 – 12:21 AM

State meteorologists said all remaining Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals (TCWS) hoisted over parts of Luzon will be lifted by Thursday as Typhoon Betty (international name: Mawar) was already heading out of the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR).

“Wind Signals in Babuyan Islands have been lifted. Should there be no significant changes in the track or extent of tropical cyclone winds of Betty, all remaining wind signals may be lifted by tomorrow,” the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said in its 11 p.m. report on Wednesday.

May 31, 2023 – 06:09 PM

State meteorologists on Wednesday removed the Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) classification in several areas in Luzon.

“Wind signals in some areas of Luzon have been lifted,” Pagasa said in its 5 p.m. report on Wednesday.

May 31, 2023 – 04:18 PM

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The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reported on Wednesday that a total of 729 individuals or 185 families in Ilocos, Cagayan Valley, and Central Luzon were displaced and are now seeking temporary respite in 27 evacuation shelters following Typhoon Betty’s devastation.

According to a statement issued on Wednesday, the DSWD has partnered with concerned local government units to monitor the evacuees’ conditions and observe 10 other families across two evacuation centers in Western Visayas displaced by monsoon rains.

May 31, 2023 – 10:01 AM

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BAGUIO CITY — Abra Acting Gov. Russell Bragas ordered the suspension of classes at all levels in public and private schools on Wednesday, May 31, due to Typhoon Betty (international name: Mawar).

Bragas said in an executive order signed on Wednesday that the suspension seeks to ensure the safety and welfare of students as the whole province experiences moderate to heavy rains.

May 31, 2023 – 07:26 AM

The state weather bureau said it may remove its Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 warning over several areas in Luzon as early as Wednesday since Typhoon Betty (international name: Mawar) is steadily moving north-northwestward possibly toward Japan.

Based on its 4:00 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Betty was last located 320 kilometers east of Itbayat, Batanes, packing maximum sustained winds of 120 kilometers per hour (kph) near the center with gustiness of up to 150 kph.

May 30, 2023 – 06:22 PM

Typhoon Betty (international name: Mawar) is expected to exit the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) by Thursday or Friday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Tuesday afternoon.

Until then, Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 2 remains hoisted over Batanes, while TCWS No. 1 is up over Apayao, Cagayan, and Babuyan Islands, the northern and eastern parts of Isabela, eastern portion of Ilocos Norte, northern portion of Kalinga, and the northeastern portion of Abra.

May 30, 2023 – 01:16 PM

KEEPING TRACK A state weather bureau forecaster briefs reporters on the track of Typhoon “Betty” on Monday morning. —DOST-PAGASA PHOTO

The number of individuals affected by Typhoon ‘Betty’ (international name ‘Mawar’) has reached over 11,000 persons, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported.

Those affected are 11,264 individuals or 2,859 families from 55 barangays within Regions 2 (Cagayan Valley), 3 (Central Luzon), 6 (Western Visayas), 7 (Central Visayas), and Mimaropa (Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, and Palawan).

May 30, 2023 – 12:26 PM

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Typhoon Betty (international name: Mawar) has maintained its strength while slowly moving west-northwestward over the waters east of Basco in Batanes, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said on Tuesday.

According to Pagasa’s 11 a.m. weather bulletin, Betty was last spotted 315 kilometers east of Basco, Batanes, and was moving west-northwestward at 10 kilometers per hour (kph) carrying sustained winds of 150 kph and gusts of up to 185 kph.

May 30, 2023 – 11:20 AM

TUGUEGARAO CITY — Classes at all levels in both public and private schools remained suspended on Tuesday (May 30) in the towns of Calayan, Gonzaga, Camalaniugan, Gattaran, Claveria, Amulung, and Pamplona, all in Cagayan province.

The mayors of the seven towns declared the suspension of classes through executive orders.

May 30, 2023 – 11:08 AM

LAOAG CITY, Ilocos Norte — Classes and work in government offices and public and private schools in Ilocos provinces have been suspended on Tuesday, May 30, due to Typhoon Betty (international name: Mawar)

In a statement, Ilocos Norte Gov. Matthew Marcos Manotoc declared the suspension, which covered public offices and classes at all levels in public and private schools.

May 30, 2023 – 07:26 AM

Cloudy skies and rains are expected to prevail in most parts of the country on Tuesday due to Typhoon Betty (international name ‘Mawar’) and its enhancement of the southwest monsoon, locally known as “habagat,” according to Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).

According to Pagasa weather specialist Grace Castañeda, Betty further weakened and was last monitored 350 kilometers east of Basco, Batanes, with maximum sustained winds of 150 kilometers per hour (kph) and gusts of up to 185 kph.

May 30, 2023 – 12:10 AM

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 has been lifted in eight Luzon provinces as Typhoon Betty (international name: Mawar) slowly crossed over the waters east of Basco, Batanes, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said on Monday.

According to the 11 p.m. bulletin of Pagasa, Betty was moving north-northwestward slowly and was last monitored 440 kilometers (km) east of Calayan Cagayan or 385 km east of Basco, Batanes, with maximum sustained winds of 155 kilometers per hour (kph) and a gustiness of up to 190 kph.

May 29, 2023 – 10:02 PM

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Several local governments ordered on Monday the suspension of classes in public and private schools on Tuesday, May 30, due to Typhoon Betty (international name: Mawar).

According to the state weather bureau, Betty was last spotted 445 kilometers east of Calayan, Cagayan, coasting above the Philippine Sea carrying maximum sustained winds of 155 kilometers per hour (kph) and gusts of up to 190 kph.

‘Betty’ slows down and maintains strength near extreme Northern Luzon

May 29, 2023 – 7:11PM

Typhoon ‘Betty’ from the satellite image of Pagasa

Typhoon ‘Betty’ (international name ‘Mawar’) slowed down but maintained its strength as it moved over the Philippine sea near extreme northern Luzon.

According to Pagasa weather specialist Aldczar Aurelio, Betty was last spotted 445 kilometers east of Calayan, Cagayan, carrying maximum sustained winds of 155 kilometers per hour (kph) and gusts of up to 190 kph.

LIST: Canceled flights on Monday due to Typhoon Betty

May 29, 2023 – 02:45 PM

Several domestic flights were canceled on Monday due to inclement weather caused by Typhoon Betty (International Name: Mawar).

As of 11 a.m., the state weather bureau last spotted Betty 475 kilometers east of Calayan, Cagayan.

May 29, 2023 – 01:40 PM

In response to the looming threat of Typhoon Betty (international name: Mawar), the Philippine National Police (PNP) announced on Monday that over 27,000 police disaster response personnel have been dispatched to assist local government units (LGUs) nationwide in possible preemptive evacuation, rescue, and relief operations.

PNP said it mobilized personnel in Police Regional Offices 1, 2, 3, and Cordillera to work with local chief executives in Northern Luzon provinces expected to be impacted by the approaching storm, Betty.

May 29, 2023 – 12:10 PM

This photo taken from the website of Pagasa shows the track of Typhoon Betty.

Typhoon Betty (international name: Mawar) has somewhat slowed down after slightly picking up speed while still advancing northwestward within the Philippine area of Responsibility (PAR), Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said.

In its 11 a.m. weather bulletin, Pagasa maintained its declaration placing three provinces under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 2 and 16 other areas under TCWS No. 1.

May 29, 2023 – 11:26 AM

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LAOAG CITY, Ilocos Norte — Classes have been suspended Monday in Batac City and Pasuquin town in Ilocos Norte province on due to Typhoon Betty (international name: Mawar).

In an executive order (EO), Batac Mayor Albert Chua suspended classes from pre-school to secondary level in public and private schools as a safety measure against the possible adverse effects of the typhoon.

May 29, 2023 – 11:05 AM

San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora on Monday said that local government units (LGUs) in Metro Manila are ready to brace for the impact of Typhoon Betty (international name: Mawar) as they monitor over 400 identified low-lying areas across the region.

Zamora, who is also president of the Metro Manila Council, said the region is preparing for the typhoon’s enhancement of southwest monsoon or “habagat,” projected to bring 24-hour prolonged rain measured up to 50 millimeters in the next few days, even though Betty might not directly affect the region.

“Since Wednesday last week, we have been preparing already; in fact here in San Juan, I have called for the City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office meeting, and of course, at the regional level here in Metro Manila, we have done the same,” the mayor said in an interview with ANC.

May 29, 2023 – 07:14 AM

Photo from DOST-Pagasa

Typhoon Betty (international name: Mawar) has slightly accelerated as it moved northwestward and over the waters east of Cagayan province, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Monday.

“Medyo bumilis ‘yung bagyo nasa 20 kilometers [per hour] ito pahilagang kanluran. Pero inaasahan natin sa mga susunod na araw muli itong magiging stationary lalo na kapag bandang araw ng Miyerkules at Huwebes pa northeastward palabas naman ng PAR,” Pagasa weather specialist Obet Badrina said in an early morning press briefing.

May 28, 2023 – 06:07 PM

Typhoon Betty has slightly weakened as it moves over the Philippine sea east of northern Luzon, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said on Sunday.

Pagasa said in its 5 p.m. weather bulletin that flash floods and landslides will likely occur across the country, especially over the western portions of Mimaropa, Western Visayas, Central, and Southern Luzon due to southwest monsoon or “habagat,” starting on Monday.
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Classes suspended in Cagayan due to ‘Betty’

May 28, 2023 – 02:18 PM

As Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 was raised over some areas of north Luzon due to Typhoon Betty (international name: Mawar), Cagayan acting Gov. Melvin Vargas Jr. on Sunday ordered the suspension of classes on Monday (May 29) to ensure safety of residents in the province.

In his Executive Order No. 2, Vargas, who is in charge while Gov. Manuel Mamba is on an official trip to China, said the suspension would ensure public order, safety, and convenience.

May 28, 2023 – 01:24 PM

Typhoon Betty (international name: Mawar)

The deceleration of Typhoon Betty (international name: Mawar) continues as it moved westward within the Philippine area of responsibility, the state weather bureau said Sunday.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) also said in its 11 a.m., May 28, weather bulletin that 12 Northern Luzon provinces will remain under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TWCS) No. 1 despite Betty’s slow down.

May 28, 2023 – 10:52 AM

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The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Sunday it has activated its emergency preparedness and response (EPR) protocols in areas likely to be affected by Super Typhoon Betty.

The NDRRMC’s EPR protocols were designed to help local government units and other national agencies in their response operations during a calamity.

May 28, 2023 – 09:23 AM

Weather satellite image from Pagasa’s website

The trough or extension of Super Typhoon Betty and the southwesterly wind flow are predicted to cause scattered rain over parts of the country on Sunday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said.

According to Pagasa’s latest weather bulletin, Betty was 800 kilometers east of northeast Luzon as of 4 a.m. on May 28, packing maximum sustained winds of 125 kilometers per hour (kph) with gustiness of up to 215 kph.

May 27, 2023 – 08:53 PM

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) on Saturday raised Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No.1 in 12 provinces in Northern Luzon due to Super Typhoon Betty.

In its 5 p.m. weather update, Pagasa said these provinces under Signal No. 1 can anticipate winds ranging from 39-61 kilometers per hour for a minimum duration of 36 hours, accompanied by intermittent rainfall within the same time frame.

Pagasa warns of potential flash floods, landslides across PH

May 27, 2023 – 05:09 PM

Flash floods and landslides are possible across the Philippines due to the southwesterly windflow and other weather disturbances, especially in the western sections of Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, the state weather bureau said on Saturday.

In its 4 p.m. forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) warned Palawan, Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao, and Caraga to prepare for potential flooding and landslides due to “moderate to at times heavy rains” triggered by two weather systems: southwesterly windflow and the trough of Super Typhoon Betty.

May 27, 2023 – 03:11 PM

Ilocos Sur map

Ilocos Sur Gov. Jeremias “Jerry” Singson has declared the suspension of classes in private and public schools in all levels and work in public offices on Monday as northern Luzon braced for Super Typhoon Betty (international name: Mawar).

In an Executive Order (EO) issued on Saturday, Singson said that the work and class suspension was made as a “safety measure and in order to minimize the adverse effects and damage” of the super typhoon.

Classes cancelled in Ilocos Norte town ahead of Super Typhoon Betty

May 27, 2023 – 02:56 PM

The eastern town of Solsona in Ilocos Norte province has announced the cancellation of classes in all levels, in public and private schools, from Monday to Tuesday ahead of the onslaught of super typhoon “Betty” (international name: Mawar).

In an administrative order issued Friday, Solsona Mayor Joseph de Lara said the suspension was meant to ensure the “public welfare and safety” as the typhoon was forecast to unleash strong winds and heavy rains in northern Luzon early next week.

Boy Scouts’ jamboree in Zambales cut short due to Super Typhoon Betty

May 27, 2023 – 01:52 PM

GOING HOME. Over 2,000 students from different schools in Zambales who attended the Provincial Boy Scouts Jamboree leave the campsite on Friday, May 26, 2023, a day earlier than the scheduled closing ceremony as Super Typhoon Betty, still called by its international name Mawar at the time, enters the Philippine area of responsibility on Saturday, May 27. Photo by Joanna Rose Aglibot

Officials of the Boys Scouts of the Philippines had to cut short the activities of the provincial scout jamboree in this town due to the threat of Super Typhoon Mawar, which is now called Betty as it entered the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) on Saturday.

More than 2,000 students from different schools in the province who attended the event went home on Friday (May 26), a day earlier than the scheduled closing ceremony of the five-day event on Saturday.

Betty to cause stormy waves; gale warning may be raised over PH’s eastern coasts – Pagasa

May 27, 2023 – 11:50 AM

Track of Betty fro Live Update

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said on Saturday morning that it may raise gale warnings over the eastern seaboards of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao as Super Typhoon Betty is seen to bring about turbulent waves in these regions.

“In the next 24 hours, the eastern seaboards of Luzon and Visayas will experience moderate to rough (1.5 to 3.5 m) seas, which may become rough to very rough (2.5 to 5.0 m),” Pagasa’s tropical cyclone bulletin states.

Betty to bring strong wind, rain over northern Luzon during its ‘crucial’ days – Pagasa

May 27, 2023 – 11:26 AM

Track of Super Typhoon Betty. Photo from Pagasa’s website

Expect strong wind and rain over portions of northern Luzon during the “crucial” days of Super Typhoon Betty within the Philippine area of responsibility.

This was the warning of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), saying that Monday (May 29) through Wednesday (May 31) next week will be the critical stage of Betty’s onslaught as it roars closer to the landmass of Batanes and Babuyan Islands.

Super Typhoon Betty enters PAR

May 27, 2023 – 05:24 AM

Weather satellite image from Pagasa’s website

The super typhoon internationally named Mawar has entered the Philippine area of responsibility early Saturday morning and will be known locally as “Betty,” the state weather bureau said.

“At 2:00 a.m. today, Super Typhoon Mawar entered the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) and was named #BettyPH. Tropical Cyclone Bulletins will be issued beginning at 5:00 AM today,” the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said in a social media post.

Super Typhoon Mawar slightly weakens; PAR entry by Saturday morning — Pagasa

May 26, 2023 – 11:21 PM

MANILA, Philippines — Super typhoon Mawar has slightly weakened as it is expected to enter the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) early Saturday morning, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).

Mawar, which will be given the local name Betty once it enters PAR, now packs a maximum wind speed of 205 kilometers per hour (kph) from 215 kph and gustiness of 250 kph from 260 kph earlier, Pagasa reported.

May 26, 2023 – 07:36 PM

Rescuers brace for calamity

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) on Friday warned of floods in several areas across six (6) regions due to the rains.

As Super Typhoon Mawar (soon to be named Betty once it enters the Philippine area of responsibility) is still looming outside the country, the rains that may cause flooding is attributed to the southwesterly wind flow affecting these regions.

Classes canceled in Isabela, Cagayan due to Mawar

May 26, 2023 – 06:41 PM

Classes at all levels were canceled in San Mariano and Echague towns in Isabela on Friday (May 26), while the Viray Festival in Santa Ana town in Cagayan was postponed due to Super Typhoon Mawar.

San Mariano Mayor Edgar Go and Echague Mayor Francis Faustino Dy issued separate executive orders canceling Friday classes as a preventive measure ahead of the approaching typhoon.

May 26, 2023 – 06:33 PM

LIFESAVERS ON ALERT In Manila, the city government on Thursday readies rescue units for the effects of Supertyphoon “Mawar,” which will also be known as “Betty” once it enters the Philippine Area of Responsibility either Friday night or Saturday morning. —MARIANNE BERMUDEZ

Super Typhoon Mawar (soon to be named Betty) may further strengthen as it enters the Philippine area of responsibility from Friday night to Saturday morning.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Mawar likely will not directly affect the Philippine landmass, but rain is still expected in parts of the country due to southwesterly wind flow.

No heavy rains in NCR on Monday, ‘habagat’ may prevail on Wednesday — Pagasa

May 26, 2023 – 05:39 PM

Track of Super Typhoon Mawar from Pagasa’s website

Despite Super Typhoon Mawar entering the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) between Friday night and Saturday morning, state meteorologists forecast a likelihood that Metro Manila will not see much rain on Monday, May 29.

This is according to Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) officer-in-charge Dr. Esperanza Cayanan.

Rain to persist in parts of PH as Super Typhoon Mawar looms outside PAR

May 26, 2023 – 05:10 PM

Track of Super Typhoon Mawar as of May 26, 2023 at 1:40PM | PHOTO: Screengrab from Himawari 8 weather satellite

Cloudy skies and rain are expected to persist until Saturday across parts of the country as Super Typhoon Mawar continues to loom outside of the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR), said the state weather bureau.

According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), Mawar—which will be named ‘Betty’ once it enters PAR— is currently 1,725 kilometers east of Central Luzon.

DOH issues safety reminders as Super Typhoon Mawar nears

May 26, 2023 – 04:49 PM

In Manila, the city government on Thursday readies rescue units for the effects of Super typhoon Mawar, which will also be known as “Betty” once it enters the Philippine Area of Responsibility either Friday night or Saturday morning. —MARIANNE BERMUDEZ

The Department of Health (DOH) has urged the public to report any adverse incidents caused by Super Typhoon Mawar as it approaches the country.

According to the state weather bureau, Mawar is forecaST to enter the Philippine area of responsibility on Friday night, bringing heavy rainfall to various parts of the country.

May 26, 2023 – 04:26 PM

IMPACT ON US OUTPOST Video grabs show the damage caused by high winds and precipitation a day after super typhoon Mawar passed over Tumon Bay, Guam, on May 25, 2023. Mawar passed just north of the US territory of Guam on Wednesday, the island’s governor said, bringing destructive winds to the Pacific military outpost. — Photos by AFP

The high oceanic water temperatures in the Pacific, which is often associated with an El Niño-Southern Oscillation phase, can be blamed for the relatively early occurrence of rains and the entry of a super typhoon at this time of the year, state meteorologists said on Friday.

During a press briefing about Super Typhoon Mawar, Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) officer-in-charge Dr. Esperanza Cayanan was asked whether or not the early onset of the rainy season and Mawar itself could affect the El Niño predictions made by the weather bureau.

Meralco gears up for Super Typhoon Mawar power disruptions

May 26, 2023 – 02:52 PM

Satellite image of Super Typhoon Mawar

The Manila Electric Company, or Meralco, on Friday, tells the public it is prepared to address power outages that Super Typhoon Mawar may cause.

Mawar is a super typhoon forecast to enter the Philippine area of responsibility by Friday night and is expected to bring heavy rain over several parts of the country.

Pagasa: Mawar won’t batter PH like Yolanda, but it’s still a typhoon

May 26, 2023 – 01:36 PM

DESOLATE LANDSCAPE A seaside barangay in Palo, Leyte, is left in ruins by Supertyphoon “Yolanda” in 2013. —INQUIRER FILE PHOTO

State meteorologists have urged Filipinos not to be complacent just because Super Typhoon Mawar is expected to weaken once it enters the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR), as it would still be a typhoon-category cyclone.

Bongbong Marcos: LGUs to take lead on Mawar response; nat’l gov’t to assist

May 26, 2023 – 01:15 PM

Track of Super Typhoon Mawar as of May 26, 2023 at 1:40PM | PHOTO: Screengrab from Himawari 8 weather satellite

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday said local government units (LGUs) should lead in responding to Super Typhoon Mawar and assured them that the national government would be ready to assist.

According to the state weather bureau, Mawar is anticipated to spawn heavy rain over several parts of the country. It will also enhance the southwest monsoon (locally known as habagat). The super typhoon will be named “Betty” once it enters the Philippine area of responsibility.

Super Typhoon Mawar even stronger as it roars closer to PAR border

May 26, 2023 – 12:45 PM

Super Typhoon Mawar has slightly intensified as it advances closer to the border of the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) on Friday noon, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said.

Mawar packs a mean punch with 215 kilometers per hour (kph) winds near its core, with gusts charging at 260 kph. Currently positioned 1,705 kilometers east of Southeastern Luzon, the typhoon is moving westward at 20 kph. Upon entering the Philippine Area of Responsibility, Betty will be locally renamed.

PPA suspends sea trips due to Super Typhoon Mawar

May 26, 2023 – 11:38 AM

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The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) on Friday suspended sea trips in several provinces in preparation for the onslaught of Super Typhoon Mawar.

In separate advisories, the PPA explained that its action was meant to give way for preventive maintenance as Mawar approaches the Philippine area of responsibility.

Supertyphoon Mawar not stopping Bacolod chicken inasal festival

May 26, 2023 – 10:59 AM

Super Typhoon Mawar is not stopping the opening today, Friday, May 26, of the three-day Bacolod Chicken Inasal Festival.

Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez said the festival, which would open at 5 p.m. at North Capitol Road in Bacolod, would go on as scheduled.

Classes suspended in Calamba City, Los Baños in Laguna due to Mawar

May 26, 2023 – 10:07 AM

The local governments of Calamba City and Los Baños town in Laguna province suspended classes in public and private schools as precautionary measures due to the approaching supertyphoon Mawar.

Calamba City Mayor Roseller Rizal, suspended on Friday in-person classes from pre-kindergarten to college in the locality.

Super Typhoon Mawar further intensifies; may peak in 24-36 hrs – Pagasa

May 26, 2023 – 07:41 AM

Super Typhoon Mawar further intensified on Friday morning as it nears the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) and the state weather bureau said it might reach its peak intensity anywhere between 24 and 36 hours from now.

Mawar, named “Betty” once it enters the PAR, was last spotted 1,740 kilometers east of Southeastern Luzon, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).

Pagasa: Super typhoon Mawar intensifies as it nears PAR

May 25, 2023 – 11:55 PM

Super typhoon Mawar has further intensified over the Philippine Sea while swirling towards the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR), according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).

In its Thursday evening update, Pagasa, said “Mawar”, of 10:00 p.m. was spotted some 1.840 kilometers east of southeastern Luzon, with increased maximum sustained winds of from 195 kilometers per hour (kph) to 205 kph and gustiness of from 240 kph to 250 kph while moving west at 20 kph.

May 25, 2023 – 09:43 PM

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The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Thursday said it will tap over 12,000 tropps to assist in the humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) in areas expected to be affected by the approaching super typhoon Mawar.

“Vehicles and personnel are already being prepared to assist in the mandatory evacuation of residents in vulnerable areas. Air and naval assets are also on standby for deployment for future aerial assessment, transport, and evacuation operations,” the AFP said in a statement.

May 25, 2023 – 07:42 PM

Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary Rex Gatchalian reports to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council on the department’s preparations for Typhoon Mawar on May 25. Source: DSWD

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has now deployed 1,005,472 family food packs and 307,664 non-food items to areas likely to be affected by approaching Super Typhoon Mawar.

DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian revealed this and the agency’s contingency measures during an inter-agency meeting at the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council on Thursday.

May 25, 2023 – 06:24 PM

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Thursday said his administration is monitoring and preparing for Super Typhoon Mawar, which will be called “Betty” once it enters the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR).

Marcos said he met with Defense Secretary Carlito Galvez, who ensured that funds and food packs are already prepositioned and response teams are already on standby.

May 25, 2023 – 06:06 PM

Metropolitan Manila Development Authority chair Don Artes inspects rescue equipment in preparation for Super Typhoon Mawar on May 25, 2023. | Photo from MMDA

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Thursday said it has begun gearing up for the possible onslaught of super typhoon “Mawar,” assuring the public of close coordination among government agencies and local government units (LGUs).

To recall, Mawar is currently spotted outside the Philippine area of responsibility but is expected to enter by Friday.

May 25, 2023 – 05:59 PM

Super Typhoon Mawar may enter the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) on Friday night, the state weather bureau said late Thursday afternoon.

In a press briefing, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Mawar was last monitored some 2,000 kilometers east of Southeastern Luzon – still outside PAR.

May 25, 2023 – 05:16 PM

A Manila Water employee conducting equipment assessment in preparation for the arrival of super typhoon Mawar in the Philippines. Manila Water has started necessary preparations and placed safety and contingency measures to all its facilities to mitigate the possible effects of the typhoon while maintaining service continuity to its customers.

Manila Water, the East Zone concessionaire, has initiated necessary measures to ensure uninterrupted services as Super Typhoon Mawar, locally known as Betty, approaches the Philippines.

The weather disturbance is projected to bring heavy rainfall and strong winds to Metro Manila and other parts of Luzon.

May 25, 2023 – 01:00 PM

Weather satellite image from Pagasa’s website

Super Typhoon Mawar, heading toward the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR), may bring about monsoon rain over parts of Luzon and Visayas next week, state meteorologists said Thursday.

“Mawar is forecast to enhance the Southwest Monsoon and may trigger monsoon rains over the western portions of Luzon and Visayas beginning on Sunday or Monday,” the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said in its 11 a.m. weather bulletin.

May 25, 2023 – 07:33 AM

A typhoon (international name: Mawar) approaching the Philippine area of responsibility intensified into a super typhoon again on Thursday morning, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said.

“Patuloy na lumakas ang tropical cyclone na si Mawar. Kung kahapon typhoon ito, ngayon ay lumakas muli into super typhoon,” Pagasa weather specialist Benison Estareja said in a report.

May 25, 2023 – 12:11 AM

Mawar, a typhoon approaching the Philippine area of responsibility, could re-intensify into a supertyphoon by Thursday at the earliest, the state meteorologists said.

“Mawar is forecast to re-intensify within the next 3 days and may regain its super typhoon status by tomorrow at the earliest,” the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said in its 11 p.m. update on Wednesday.