NPA rebels will help typhoon victims, says CPP

The Communist Party of the Philippines on Saturday announced that its armed wing, the New People’s Army, will help people in areas devastated by Typhoon “Ompong” (internationally known as “Mangkhut”)

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Pagasa may lower or remove storm warning signals on Sunday morning

Track of Typhoon Ompong - 15 Sept 2018

Storm warning signals raised on different parts of the country may be removed on Sunday, according to the Philippine Atmospheric. Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).

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Metro Manila, nearby areas may get heavy to intense rainfall – Pagasa

Metro Manila, nearby areas may get heavy to intense rainfall - Pagasa

Metro Manila and parts of nearby provinces will get heavy to intense rain showers with lightning and strong winds on Saturday, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).

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‘Ompong’ tracker as it hits Luzon

‘Ompong’ tracker as it hits Luzon

Typhoon “Ompong” (international name: Mangkhut) maintained its strength while moving towards the northwest section of the Philippines, packing maximum speed of 205 kilometers per hour (kph) near the center and gustiness of up to 255 kph.

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#WalangPasok: List of class, work suspensions due to ‘Ompong’

Local government units announced on Friday class and work suspensions in preparation for the effects of Typhoon “Ompong,” internationally known as “Mangkhut.”

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Bus operators can cancel trips if passengers at risk from ‘Ompong’

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has reminded bus operators to halt operations “when the lives of passengers are at risk” in the midst of typhoon “Ompong” (international name: Mangkhut).

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Grab shares safety driving tips as PH prepares for ‘Ompong’

Grab Philippines on Thursday shared safety driving tips for riders and its driver-partners amid the nationwide preparation for Typhoon “Ompong” (international name: Mangkhut).

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LTFRB to PUV operators, drivers: Stay alert for ‘Ompong’ onslaught

The Land Transportation Franchising & Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Thursday asked operators and drivers of all public utility vehicles (PUVs) to take precautionary measures against likely occurrence of strong winds, flash flood and landslides due to typhoon “Ompong” (international name: Mangkhut).

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Typhoon ‘Ompong’ takes aim at Northern Luzon

Typhoon ‘Ompong’ takes aim at Northern Luzon

Typhoon “Ompong” further intensified as it entered the Philippine area of responsibility on Wednesday afternoon, growing in diameter from 600 kilometers on Tuesday to 900 km and prompting more areas to take precautionary measures.

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