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Video shows footage taken at 6am on Friday 8 November as the storm hit Hernani in Eastern Samar. Plan staff member Nickson Gensis took this while sheltering on the 2nd floor of a house less than a few hundred metres from the sea. "Six of us took refuge on the top floor of a boarding house. Five were praying and I was filming. The others called me to pray with them but I said that I needed to document this." "Three of our group were male and we all wore trunks so that we could swim if we needed to. We were so scared. But I thought, 'if I die, so be it'." "It was like a huge tsunami but the water receded quickly afterwards. We ventured downstairs and outside around noon. I took shots of the boarding house we had been in because I was so thankful thank it protected me. At 2pm I started work, travelling to assess the damage to villages supported by Plan. I realised as I was taking notes while talking to people that I was shaking."

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Tropical Depression "NANDO" has maintained its strength and is now moving in a northwest direction. Estimated rainfall amount is from 5 - 15 mm per hour (moderate - heavy) within the 400 km diameter of the Tropical Depression. "NANDO" is expected to enhance the Southwest Monsoon which will bring light to moderate rains and thunderstorms over Southern Luzon including Metro Manila, and over Western Visayas. Sea travel is risky over the eastern seaboard of Central and Southern Luzon. Signal No. 1: Batanes Group of Islands, Cagayan, Apayao & Isabela.

Here's Typhoon 'Maring" PAGASA Update on August 19, 2013 issued at 11:00 AM.  Tropical Storm “MARING” has maintained its strength and remained almost stationary for the past six hours. Location of eye/center: At 10:00 AM today, the center of Tropical Storm “MARING” was estimated based on all available data at 575 km East of Itbayat, Batanes (20.2°N, 128.0°E). Strength: Maximum winds of 75 kph near the center and gustiness of 90 kph. Movement: Forecast to move East Northeast at 7 kph. Forecast Positions: Tropical Storm “MARING” is expected to be at 700 km East of Itbayat, Batanes tomorrow morning and at 680 km East Northeast of Itbayat, Batanes by Wednesday morning. By Thursday morning, it is expected to be at 530 km Northeast of Itbayat, Batanes or outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). • Estimated rainfall amount is from 10 – 25 mm per hour (heavy - intense) within the 300 km diameter of the Tropical Storm. • “MARING” will continue to enhance the Southwest M...

Catch Typhoon Labuyo- Latest Update from PAGASA. SEVERE WEATHER BULLETIN No. 08 Tropical Cyclone Warning: Typhoon "‪#‎LabuyoPH‬" issued at 11:00AM 11 August 2013. (Valid for broadcast until the next bulletin to be issued at 5PM today) Tropical Storm “LABUYO” continues to pose a threat over eastern luzon as moves closer to Aurora area. Location of eye/center: At 10:00 AM today, the eye of Typhoon “LABUYO” was estimated based on all available data at 160 km Northeast of Virac, Catanduanes or 270 km East Northeast of Daet, Camarines Norte (14.7°N, 125.6°E). Strength: Maximum winds of 150 kph near the center and gustiness of 185 kph. Movement: Forecast to move West Northwest at 19 kph. Forecast Positions:Typhoon “LABUYO” is expected to be in the vicinity of Casiguran, Aurora by tomorrow morning. By Tuesday morning, it will be at 270 km Northwest of Sinait, Ilocos Norte in the Northwest boundary of PAR. Public Storm Warning Signal #3 (Winds of 101-185kph is expected in at least 18...

Here's Typhoon 'Gorio' Update- Areas with Public Storm Warning Signal. Estimated rainfall amount is from 5 - 15 mm per hour (moderate - heavy) within the 300 km diameter of the Tropical Depression. At 6:00 p.m. today, 28 June 2013, the center of Tropical Depression "GORIO" was estimated based on all available data at 310 km East of Maasin, Leyte (10.2°N, 128.0°E). Residents living in low lying and mountainous areas under signal # 1 are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides. Signal No. 1 (45-60 kph winds) Camarines Norte Camarines Sur Catanduanes Albay Sorsogon Burias Island Masbate Polilio Island

Here's Typhoon Dante Latest Update- June 9, 2013 Tropical Storm “DANTE” has slightly increased its strength while maintaining its north northeast direction. At 10:00 AM today, the center of Tropical Storm “DANTE” was estimated based on all available data at 890 km East of Basco, Batanes (20.2°N, 131.6°E). Strength: Maximum sustained winds of 75 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 90 kph. Movement: Forecast to move North Northeast at 17 kph. Forecast Positions: Tropical Storm “DANTE” is expected to be at 1,050 km Northeast of Basco, Batanes tomorrow morning and by Monday evening it is expected to be at 1,140 km Northeast of Basco, Batanes or at 500 km East of Okinawa, Japan. •Estimated rainfall amount is from 5 – 15 mm per hour (moderate - heavy) within the 350 km diameter of the Tropical Storm. •Tropical Storm “DANTE” is too far to directly affect any part of the country. However, it will continue to enhance the southwest windflow that will bring rains and thunderstorms part...

The Low Pressure Area (LPA) east of Mindanao has developed into a Tropical Depression and was named "CRISING". Strong to gale force wind is expected to affect the Northern and Eastern seaboards of the country. Fishing boats and other small seacrafts are advised not to venture out into the sea while larger sea vessels are alerted against big waves. Davao Oriental and Compostela Valley will be cloudy with moderate to heavy rains (5.0 - 10.0 mm/hr) today and moderate to heavy rains (7.0 - 15.0 mm/hr) tomorrow, February 19, 2013.

Strong to gale force wind is expected to affect the seaboards of Northern Luzon and the western seaboard of Central Luzon says PAGASA on its latest weather bulletin issued at Issued at 5:00 p.m. today, 09 January 2013. Meanhile according to GMA Network, parts of Mindanao —some of which are still recovering from recent cyclones— may experience flash floods and landslides in the next 24 hours due to a nearby low pressure area (LPA), even as another potential cyclone has just been spotted near the Eastern boundary of the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR).

Typhoon Bising Latest Update on January 7, 2013-Monday is available here just after PAGASA issued the latest weather update. Meanwhile at PAGASA weather bulletin issued at: 5:00 p.m., Today, 06 January 2013, Strong to gale force wind is expected to affect the seaboards of Northern and Central Luzon and the eastern seaboard of Southern Luzon. Fishing boats and other small seacrafts are advised not to venture out into the sea while larger sea vessels are alerted against big waves. Update: January 7, 2012- Monday At 10:00 am today, the low pressure area (LPA) was estimated at 410 km Southeast of Davao City (5.0°N, 129.0°E). This weather disturbance is embedded along the intertropical convernge zone (ITCZ) affecting Mindanao. These weather systems are expected to bring moderate to heavy rains (5.0 - 15.0 mm/hr) and thunderstorms in Mindanao particularly in the regions of Davao and SOCCSKSARGEN which may trigger flashfloods and landslides.

Catch 'Bagyong Bising' Latest Update. At 4:00 PM today, PAGASA says that Tropical Storm "AURING" is now outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility. At 4:00 PM today, 04 January 2013, the center of Tropical Storm "AURING" was estimated based on satellite and surface data at 460 km Southwest of Puerto Princesa City (8.6°N, 114.5°E). All Public Storm Warning Signals are now lowered. Estimated rainfall amount is from 10 - 20 mm per hour (heavy - intense) within the 200 km diameter of the Tropical Storm. Fishing boats and other small seacrafts are advised not to venture out into the seaboards of Northern and Central Luzon and the western seaboards of Southern Luzon due to the Northeast Monsoon. According to the weather report from TV5 another Low Pressure Area (LPA)  is being monitored and might enter PAR on Sunday. Update: January 6, 2012 Issued at: 5:00 p.m., Today, 06 January 2013 Strong to gale force wind is expected to affect the seaboards of Northern and...

Today January 3, 2012 at 2:00 AM, the Low Pressure Area (LPA) was estimated in the vicinity of Sta. Josefa, Agusan del Sur (8.0°N, 126.0°E). Northeast Monsoon affecting Northern Luzon according to the latest weather update from PAGASA. Residents living in low lying and mountainous areas under public storm warning signal #1 are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides. Estimated rainfall amount is from 5 - 15 mm per hour (moderate - heavy) within the 250 km diameter of the Tropical Depression. Fishing boats and other small seacrafts are advised not to venture out into the eastern seaboards of the country and over the northern and western seaboards of Northern Luzon due to the Northeast Monsoon and over the western seaboard of Visayas and Mindanao due to the Tropical Depression. Update: January 3-Thursday at 5:00 P.M. Public Storm warning signals elsewhere are now lowered. Residents living in low lying and mountainous areas under public storm warning signal #1 are alerted agai...

Tropical Storm "QUINTA" has intensified further as it continues to move towards Eastern Visayas according to the latest update from PAGASA on December 25, 2012. Here are the areas with Public Strom Warning Signal: Signal No. 1 (30-60 kph winds) Northern Samar Masbate Ticao Island Aklan Capiz Antique Iloilo Guimaras Negros provinces Siquijor rest of Cebu Agusan Del Norte Agusan Del Sur Misamis Oriental Camiguin Surigao Del Sur. Estimated rainfall amount is from 10 to 20 mm per hour (heavy - intense) within the 350 km diameter of the storm. Residents living in low lying and mountainous areas under public storm warning signal #2 and #1 are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides. Likewise, those living in coastal areas under public storm warning signal #2 are alerted against big waves or storm surges generated by this tropical cyclone. Fishing boats and other small seacrafts are advised not to venture out into the seaboards of Luzon and over the eastern seaboard of V...

Here's Bagyong "Quinta" Latest Update. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration is monitoring a potential cyclone that may form in the Philippine Area of Responsibility as early as this weekend. According to the report another Typhoon might enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility on December 24 to 25. PAGASA explained that their models show an LPA may form about December 23, and could become a cyclone by Dec. 24 or 25. But PAGASA forecaster Glaiza Escollar said the country can expect relatively good weather for at least the next three days according to GMA News. According to the latest news, a new potential storm is forming East of the Pacific Ocean. Report says this weather disturbance called WP93 is heading towards the same path Typhoon Pablo took. After Typhoon Pablo PAGASA will name the next Typhoon that will enter PAR as "Quinta".

At 11:00 a.m today, 05 December 2012, the eye Typhoon "PABLO" was located at 130 km Northeast of Puerto Princesa City (10.9°N, 119.3°E) according to the latest weather bulletin from PAGASA. Typhoon Pablo has slowed down and weakened slightly and is now over Northern Palawan, state weather bureau PAGASA reported on Wednesday, December 5, 2012. At 10:00 am today, the center of Bagyong Pablo was spotted 120 kilometers Northeast of Puerto Princesa City with maximum sustained winds of 120 kilometers per hour and gustiness of up to of 150 kph. It is forecast to move Northwest at 19 kph. Signal No.3 Northern Palawan Calamian Grp. of Islands Signal No. 2 Rest of Palawan Signal No. 1 Orriental Mindoro Occidental Mindoro Lubang Is.

Typhoon "PABLO" has maintained its strength and is now heading towards Surigao Provinces. Photos and Videos and be posted here once it becomes available online. Meanwhile here are the areas with Public Storm Warning Signal Signal No.3 (101-185 kph winds)NoneNoneSurigao del Sur Surigao del Norte Siargao Dinagat Agusan del Norte Agusan del Sur Davao Oriental Signal No. 2 (61-100 kph winds)NoneSouthern Leyte BoholCamiguin Misamis Oriental Bukidnon Davao del Norte Compostela Valley Signal No. 1 (30-60 kph winds)Cuyo IslandEastern Samar Western Samar Leyte Biliran Aklan Capiz Antique Iloilo Guimaras Negros Occidental Negros Oriental Cebu SiquijorZamboanga Provinces Lanao Provinces Davao del Sur North Cotabato Maguindanao Update: December 4, Wedenesday: Typhoon "PABLO" has slightly weakened after making a landfall and is now traversing the province of Bukidnon. Public Storm Warning Signals elsewhere is now lowered. Estimated rainfall amount is from 10 - 20 mm per hour (he...

Here's Typhoon Karen and Typhoon Lawin Latest Weather Update! Today September 11, PAGASA said that  the ACTIVE LOW PRESSURE AREA (ALPA) East of Mindanao has developed into a Tropical Depression and was named "KAREN". Estimated rainfall amount is from 10 - 20 mm per hour (moderate - heavy) within the 300 km diameter of the Tropical Depression. Tropical Depression "KAREN" is still too far to affect any part of the country. "Karen" is likely to intensify within the next 6 to 12 hours.  Meanwhile, after Typhoon Karen, Typhoon "Lawin" is expected to be the local codename of the next typhoon that will enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility. Though we always hope that the typhoon will not bring heavy rain and not cause flooding.

Here's Typhoon Igme and Typhoon Julian Update- August 25, 2012- Saturday. PAGASA latest weather bulletin says: at 10:00 a.m. today, 25 August 2012, the eye of Typhoon "JULIAN " was located based on satellite and surface data at 930 km East Northeast of Basco, Batanes (23.7°N 131.8°E). At 10:00 a.m. today, 25 August 2012, the eye of Tropical Storm "IGME" was located based on satellite and surface data at 380 km Northwest of Basco, Batanes (22.4°N 118.1°E).    Tropical Storm "IGME" and Typhoon "JULIAN" are still expected to enhance the Southwest Monsoon that will bring rains over the country particularly over the Western sections. Moreover, fishing boats and other small seacrafts are advised not to venture out into the Seaboards of Luzon due to big waves generated by Tropical Storm "IGME" and Typhoon "JULIAN".

At 7:00 a.m. today, 22 August 2012, the eye of Typhoon "IGME" was located based on satellite and surface data at 315 km Northeast of Basco, Batanes (22.4°N 124.6°E). Meanwhile, the tropical cyclone with international codename Bolaven is still moving closer, and was last spotted 1,550 km east of extreme northern Luzon. If it enters the Philippine Area of Responsibility, it will be given the local codename Julian.  Batanes group of islands will experience rains with gusty winds and its coastal waters will be rough to very rough. The rest of Northern Luzon, the Western sections of Central and Southern Luzon and Panay island will be mostly cloudy with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms. The rest of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms.

At 12:00 n.n. today, 19 August 2012, the center of Tropical Depression "IGME" was estimated based on satellite and surface data at 285 km East Southeast of Aparri, Cagayan (17.8°N 124.5°E). Estimated rainfall amount is from 5 - 15 mm per hour (moderate - heavy) within the 400 km diameter of the Tropical Depression. Tropical Depression "IGME" is expected to enhance the Southwest Monsoon that will bring rains over Central and Southern Luzon especially the western section.  Residents living in Northern Luzon especially in low lying and mountainous areas are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides. Fishing boats and other small seacrafts are advised not to venture out into the Eastern Seaboards of Central and Southern Luzon due to Tropical Depression "IGME" and the surge of Southwest Monsoon. The public and the disaster coordinating councils concerned are advised to take appropriate actions and watch for the next bulletin to be issued at 5...