Thursday, October 25, 2012

PSWS NO 1 LIFTED FROM ILOILO :Tropical Storm "OFEL" (SON-TINH) Issued at 5:00 a.m., Thursday, 25 October 2012


PAGASA Track as of 2 p.m., 25 October 2012




Satellite Picture at 4:30 p.m., 25 October 2012




Weather Bulletin Number TWELVE
Tropical Cyclone Warning: Tropical Storm "OFEL" (SON-TINH)
Issued at 5:00 p.m., Thursday, 25 October 2012
Tropical Storm "OFEL" has accelerated while maintaining its strength and continues to move towards the West Philippine Sea.
Location of Center:
(as of 4:00 p.m.)
40 km West of Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro
Coordinates:14.2°N, 119.1°E
Strength:Maximum sustained winds of 75 kph near the center
and gustiness of up to 90 kph
Movement:Northwest at 24 kph
Forecast Positions/Outlook:Friday afternoon:530 km West of Vigan City, Ilocos Sur
Areas Having Public Storm Warning Signal
PSWS #LuzonVisayasMindanao
Signal No. 1
(30-60 kph winds)
Metro Manila
Bataan
Zambales
Cavite
Batangas
Northern part of Mindoro
Lubang Island
NoneNone
Public storm warning signal elsewhere is now lowered.

Residents living in low lying and mountainous areas are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides.

Estimated rainfall amount is from 5 - 20 mm per hour (moderate - intense) within the 400 km diameter of the Tropical Storm.

Fishing boats and other small seacrafts are advised not to venture out into the seaboards of Northern Luzon and over the eastern seaboard of Central Luzon due to the combined effect of Tropical Storm "OFEL" and the surge of Northeast 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 11 PM tonight.

Live interview on the update of Tropical Storm "OFEL" as of 1:00 pm.




Iloilo is downgraded to Signal number 1 as of 11am, today.

ILOILO PSWS DOWNGRADED TO PSWS NO 1 : Tropical Storm "OFEL" (SON-TINH) Issued at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, 25 October 2012





Weather Bulletin Number ELEVEN
Tropical Cyclone Warning: Tropical Storm "OFEL" (SON-TINH)
Issued at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, 25 October 2012
Tropical Storm "OFEL" has crossed the southern part of Mindoro Island and is now moving towards the West Philippine Sea.
Location of Center:
(as of 10:00 a.m.)
40 km West of Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro
Coordinates:13.1°N, 120.3°E
Strength:Maximum sustained winds of 75 kph near the center
and gustiness of up to 90 kph
Movement:West Northwest at 22 kph
Forecast Positions/Outlook:Friday morning:510 km West of Metro Manila
Areas Having Public Storm Warning Signal
PSWS #LuzonVisayasMindanao
Signal No. 2
(61-100 kph winds)
Batangas
Lubang Island
Marinduque
Occidental Mindoro
Oriental Mindoro
Romblon
NoneNone
Signal No. 1
(30-60 kph winds)
Metro Manila
Bataan
Southern Quezon
Burias Island
Masbate
Aklan
Capiz
Iloilo
Calamian Group of Islands
None
Public storm warning signal elsewhere is now lowered.

Residents living in low lying and mountainous areas under public storm warning signal (PSWS) #2 and #1 are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides likewise those living in coastal areas under signal #2 are alerted of possible storm surges.

Estimated rainfall amount is from 5 - 25 mm per hour (moderate - intense) within the 350 km diameter of the Tropical Storm.

Fishing boats and other small seacrafts are advised not to venture out into the Seaboards of Luzon and over the eastern seaboard of Central Luzon due to the combined effect of Tropical Storm "Ofel" and the surge of Northeast 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 PM today.

Media report yesterday evening (Oct. 24, 2012)



Media outlet reports LIVE from Iloilo City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office regarding weather situation. Iloilo is under Signal number 2.


Tropical Storm "OFEL" as of 5:00am Oct. 25, 2012 - Iloilo is under SIGNAL # 2




Weather Bulletin Number TEN
Tropical Cyclone Warning: Tropical Storm "OFEL" (SON-TINH)
Issued at 5:00 a.m., Thursday, 25 October 2012
Tropical Storm "OFEL" has made landfall over the southwestern part of Masbate and over Sibuyan Island.
Location of Center:
(as of 4:00 a.m.)
Over Sibuyan Island, Romblon
Coordinates:12.4°N, 122.5°E
Strength:Maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center
and gustiness of up to 80 kph
Movement:West Northwest at 20 kph
Forecast Positions/Outlook:Friday morning:270 km West of Metro Manila
Saturday morning:600 km West of Iba, Zambales
Areas Having Public Storm Warning Signal
PSWS #LuzonVisayasMindanao
Signal No. 2
(61-100 kph winds)
Masbate
Ticao Islands
Romblon
Oriental and Occidental Mindoro
Lubang Island
Marinduque
Batangas
Aklan
Antique
Iloilo
Capiz
Guimaras
Northern part of Negros Occidental
None
Signal No. 1
(30-60 kph winds)
Metro Manila
Bataan
Zambales
Pampanga
Bulacan
Rizal
Cavite
Laguna
Southern part of Quezon Province
Camarines Norte
Camarines Sur
Catanduanes
Albay
Sorsogon
Burias Island
Calamian Group of Island
Cuyo Island
Leyte Provinces
Samar Provinces
Cebu
Camotes Island
Rest of Negros Occidental
Negros Oriental
None
Public storm warning signal elsewhere is now lowered.

Residents living in low lying and mountainous areas under public storm warning signal (PSWS) #2 and #1 are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides likewise those living in coastal areas under signal #2 are alerted of possible storm surges.

Estimated rainfall amount is from 5 - 25 mm per hour (moderate - intense) within the 450 km diameter of the Tropical Storm.

Fishing boats and other small seacrafts are advised not to venture out into the Seaboards of Luzon and Visayas due to the combined effect of Tropical Storm "OFEL" surge of Northeast 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 11 AM today. 

Iloilo still in PWSW No. 2, Tropical Storm "OFEL" (SON-TINH) Issued at 5:00 a.m., Thursday, 25 October 2012





Weather Bulletin Number TEN
Tropical Cyclone Warning: Tropical Storm "OFEL" (SON-TINH)
Issued at 5:00 a.m., Thursday, 25 October 2012
Tropical Storm "OFEL" has made landfall over the southwestern part of Masbate and over Sibuyan Island.
Location of Center:
(as of 4:00 a.m.)
Over Sibuyan Island, Romblon
Coordinates:12.4°N, 122.5°E
Strength:Maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center
and gustiness of up to 80 kph
Movement:West Northwest at 20 kph
Forecast Positions/Outlook:Friday morning:270 km West of Metro Manila
Saturday morning:600 km West of Iba, Zambales
Areas Having Public Storm Warning Signal
PSWS #LuzonVisayasMindanao
Signal No. 2
(61-100 kph winds)
Masbate
Ticao Islands
Romblon
Oriental and Occidental Mindoro
Lubang Island
Marinduque
Batangas
Aklan
Antique
Iloilo
Capiz
Guimaras
Northern part of Negros Occidental
None
Signal No. 1
(30-60 kph winds)
Metro Manila
Bataan
Zambales
Pampanga
Bulacan
Rizal
Cavite
Laguna
Southern part of Quezon Province
Camarines Norte
Camarines Sur
Catanduanes
Albay
Sorsogon
Burias Island
Calamian Group of Island
Cuyo Island
Leyte Provinces
Samar Provinces
Cebu
Camotes Island
Rest of Negros Occidental
Negros Oriental
None
Public storm warning signal elsewhere is now lowered.

Residents living in low lying and mountainous areas under public storm warning signal (PSWS) #2 and #1 are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides likewise those living in coastal areas under signal #2 are alerted of possible storm surges.

Estimated rainfall amount is from 5 - 25 mm per hour (moderate - intense) within the 450 km diameter of the Tropical Storm.

Fishing boats and other small seacrafts are advised not to venture out into the Seaboards of Luzon and Visayas due to the combined effect of Tropical Storm "OFEL" surge of Northeast 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 11 AM today.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Iloilo at PSWS No 2; Tropical Storm "OFEL" (SON-TINH) Issued at 11:00 p.m., Wednesday, 24 October 2012





Weather Bulletin Number NINE
Tropical Cyclone Warning: Tropical Storm "OFEL" (SON-TINH)
Issued at 11:00 p.m., Wednesday, 24 October 2012
Tropical Storm "OFEL" is now over the Visayan Sea and moving towards Jintotolo Channel (Roxas-Masbate Area).
Location of Center:
(as of 10:00 p.m.)
40 km Northwest of Tabango, Leyte
Coordinates:11.5°N, 124.0°E
Strength:Maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center
and gustiness of up to 80 kph
Movement:West Northwest at 19 kph
Forecast Positions/Outlook:Thursday evening:100 km Northwest of San Jose, Mindoro
Friday evening:450 km West of Iba, Zambales
Areas Having Public Storm Warning Signal
PSWS #LuzonVisayasMindanao
Signal No. 2
(61-100 kph winds)
Masbate
Burias
Ticao Islands
Romblon
Oriental and Occidental Mindoro
Marinduque
Aklan
Antique
Iloilo
Capiz
Guimaras
Biliran
Northern part of Negros Occidental
Leyte
Southern Leyte
Western and Eastern Samar
Camotes Island
Northern part of Cebu 
None
Signal No. 1
(30-60 kph winds)
Metro Manila
Bataan
Cavite
Laguna
Batangas
Lubang Island
Calamian group of Island
Cuyo Island
Southern part of Quezon Province
Camarines Norte
Camarines Sur
Catanduanes
Albay
Sorsogon
Rest of Negros Occidental
Negros Oriental
Rest of Cebu
Bohol
Siquijor
Northern Samar
Dinagat Island
Camiguin
Siargao Island
Surigao Del Norte
Public storm warning signal elsewhere is now lowered.

Residents living in low lying and mountainous areas under public storm warning signal (PSWS) #2 and #1 are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides likewise those living in coastal areas under signal #2 are alerted of possible storm surges.

Estimated rainfall amount is from 5 - 20 mm per hour (moderate - intense) within the 450 km diameter of the Tropical Storm.

Fishing boats and other small seacrafts are advised not to venture out into the Seaboards of Luzon due to the surge of Northeast 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 AM tomorrow. 

"Ofel" Public Storm Warning as of 5:00pm Oct. 24, 2012


6:05pm/Oct 24 | TROPICAL STORM #OFEL | Public Storm Warning Signals

SIGNAL NO. 2: Masbate, Romblon, Eastern Samar, Western Samar, Leyte, Southern Leyte, Biliran, Camotes Island, Capiz, Aklan, Boracay Island, Northern Cebu, Bantayan Island,
 Northern Negros, at Dinagat Island.

SIGNAL NO. 1: Camarines Sur, Albay, Sorsogon, Burias Island, Southern Quezon, Marinduque, Oriental Mindoro, Occidental Mindoro, Calamian Group of Islands, Batangas, Lubang Island, Cuyo Island, Northern Samar, Antique, Iloilo, Southern Negros, Southern Cebu, Bohol, Surigao del Norte, at Siargao Island.


Tropical Storm "OFEL" (SON-TINH) Issued at 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, 24 October 2012





Weather Bulletin Number EIGHT
Tropical Cyclone Warning: Tropical Storm "OFEL" (SON-TINH)
Issued at 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, 24 October 2012
Tropical Storm "OFEL" has slightly accelerated and is now crossing Leyte Province.
Location of Center:
(as of 4:00 p.m.)
in the vicinity of Ormoc City, Leyte
Coordinates:11.0°N, 124.6°E
Strength:Maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center
and gustiness of up to 80 kph
Movement:West Northwest at 22 kph
Forecast Positions/Outlook:Thursday afternoon:70 km Northwest of San Jose, Mindoro
Friday afternoon:450 km West of Iba, Zambales
Areas Having Public Storm Warning Signal
PSWS #LuzonVisayasMindanao
Signal No. 2
(61-100 kph winds)
Masbate
Romblon
Eastern Samar
Western Samar
Leyte
Southern Leyte
Biliran Island
Camotes Island
Capiz
Aklan
Boracay Island
Northern Cebu
Bantayan Island
Northern Negros
Dinagat Island
Signal No. 1
(30-60 kph winds)
Camarines Sur
Albay
Sorsogon
Burias Island
Southern Quezon
Marinduque
Oriental Mindoro
Occidental Mindoro
Calamian Group of Island
Batangas
Lubang Island
Cuyo Island
Northern Samar
Antique
Iloilo
Southern Negros
Southern Cebu
Bohol
Surigao del Norte
Siargao Island
Public storm warning signal elsewhere is now lowered.

Residents living in low lying and mountainous areas under public storm warning signal (PSWS) #2 and #1 are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides likewise those living in coastal areas under signal #2 are alerted of possible storm surges.

Estimated rainfall amount is from 5 - 20 mm per hour (moderate - intense) within the 500 km diameter of the Tropical Storm.

Fishing boats and other small seacrafts are advised not to venture out into the Seaboards of Luzon due to the surge of Northeast 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 11 PM tonight. 


Iloilo at PSWS No. 1; Tropical Storm "OFEL" (SON-TINH) Issued at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, 24 October 2012






Weather Bulletin Number SEVEN
Tropical Cyclone Warning: Tropical Storm "OFEL" (SON-TINH)
Issued at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, 24 October 2012
"OFEL" is now in the vicinity of Siargao Island and has accelerated while moving towards Southern Leyte.
Location of Center:
(as of 10:00 a.m.)
vicinity of Siargao, Surigao del Norte 
Coordinates:10.1°N, 126.0°E
Strength:Maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center
and gustiness of up to 80 kph
Movement:West Northwest at 19 kph
Forecast Positions/Outlook:Thursday morning:vicinity of Roxas City
Friday morning:180 km West of Nasugbu, Batangas
Saturday morning:outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility
Areas Having Public Storm Warning Signal
PSWS #LuzonVisayasMindanao
Signal No. 2
(61-100 kph winds)
NoneBohol
Cebu including Camotes Island
and Leyte Provinces
Dinagat Island
Surigao del Norte
Surigao del Sur
Agusan Del Norte
Northern part of Agusan Del Sur
Camiguin Island 
Signal No. 1
(30-60 kph winds)
Masbate
Romblon
Northern Samar
Eastern Samar
Western Samar
Biliran
Capiz
Antique
Aklan including Boracay Island
Iloilo
Guimaras Island
Negros Oriental
Negros Occidental
Siquijor Island
Misamis Oriental
Rest of Agusan Del Sur
Northern part of Bukidnon
Residents living in low lying and mountainous areas under public storm warning signal (PSWS) #2 and #1 are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides likewise those living in coastal areas under signal #2 are alerted of possible storm surges.

Estimated rainfall amount is from 5 - 20 mm per hour (moderate - intense) within the 500 km diameter of the Tropical Storm.

Fishing boats and other small seacrafts are advised not to venture out into the Eastern Seaboards of Southern Luzon, seaboards of Visayas and Mindanao due to the combined effect of theTropical Storm "Ofel" and the Northeast 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 PM today. 

Tropical Storm "OFEL" (SON-TINH) Issued at 5:00 a.m., Wednesday, 24 October 2012




Weather Bulletin Number SIX
Tropical Cyclone Warning: Tropical Storm "OFEL" (SON-TINH)
Issued at 5:00 a.m., Wednesday, 24 October 2012
"OFEL" has intensified into a tropical storm and threatens Caraga Region and Visayas.
Location of Center:
(as of 4:00 a.m.)
90 km East of Tandag, Surigao Del Sur 
Coordinates:09.0°N, 127.3°E
Strength:Maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center
and gustiness of up to 80 kph
Movement:West Northwest at 15 kph
Forecast Positions/Outlook:Thursday morning:60 km Northwest of Maasin, Southern Leyte
Friday morning:90 km Northwest of San Jose, Occidental Mindoro
Saturday morning:460 km West of Iba, Zambales
Areas Having Public Storm Warning Signal
PSWS #LuzonVisayasMindanao
Signal No. 2
(61-100 kph winds)
NoneSouthern LeyteDinagat Island
Surigao Provinces
Agusan Del Norte
Northern Agusan Del Sur
Camiguin Island 
Signal No. 1
(30-60 kph winds)
NoneSamar Provinces
Leyte
Biliran Island
Bohol
Cebu
Camotes Island
Negros Provinces
Siquijor Island
Rest of Agusan Del Sur
Northern Bukidnon
Misamis Oriental
Residents living in low lying and mountainous areas under public storm warning signal (PSWS) #2 and #1 are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides.

Residents in coastal areas under signal # 2 are alerted of possible storm surges.

Estimated rainfall amount is from 5 - 20 mm per hour (moderate - intense) within the 400 km diameter of the Tropical Storm.

Fishing boats and other small seacrafts are advised not to venture out into the Eastern Seaboards of Southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao due to the combined effect of theTropical Storm "Ofel"and the Northeast 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 11 AM today. 


PAGASA tracks Tropical Depression "Ofel" as of 8:00 pm, Oct. 23, 2012


PAGASA Track as of 8 p.m., 23 October 2012


Weather Bulletin Number FIVE
Tropical Cyclone Warning: Tropical Depression "OFEL"
Issued at 11:00 p.m., Tuesday, 23 October 2012
Tropical Depression "OFEL" has maintained its strength as it continues to move West Northwest in the general direction of Surigao Del Norte.
Location of Center:
(as of 10:00 p.m.)
170 km Northeast of Hinatuan, Surigao Del Sur 
Coordinates:08.9°N, 127.8°E
Strength:Maximum sustained winds of 55 kph near the center 
Movement:West Northwest at 15 kph
Forecast Positions/Outlook:Wednesday evening:in the vicinity of Southern Leyte
Thursday evening:40 km Northwest of San Jose, Occidental Mindoro
Friday evening:420 km West of Iba, Zambales
Areas Having Public Storm Warning Signal
PSWS #LuzonVisayasMindanao
Signal No. 1
(30-60 kph winds)
NoneLeyte
Southern Leyte
Eastern Samar
Western Samar
Bohol
Camotes Island
Dinagat
Surigao Provinces
Agusan Provinces
Camiguin Island
Misamis Oriental
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 - 20 mm per hour (moderate - intense) within the 400 km diameter of the Tropical Depression.

Fishing boats and other small seacrafts are advised not to venture out into the Eastern seaboards of Southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao due to Tropical Depression "OFEL" and the Northeast 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 AM tomorrow.


Hourly Updates on Tropical Depression "OFEL"


TimeCoordinatesPosition
10:00 p.m.
23 October 2012
08.9°N, 127.9°E170 km Northeast of Hinatuan, Surigao Del Sur
9:00 p.m.
23 October 2012
08.9°N, 127.9°E175 km Northeast of Hinatuan, Surigao Del Sur
8:00 p.m.
23 October 2012
08.9°N, 128.0°E180 km Northeast of Hinatuan, Surigao Del Sur
7:00 p.m.
23 October 2012
08.9°N, 128.2°E190 km East of Hinatuan, Surigao Del Sur
6:00 p.m.
23 October 2012
08.9°N, 128.3°E200 km East of Hinatuan, Surigao Del Sur
5:00 p.m.
23 October 2012
08.9°N, 128.5°E210 km East of Hinatuan, Surigao Del Sur
4:00 p.m.
23 October 2012
08.9°N, 128.6°E220 km East of Hinatuan, Surigao Del Sur
3:00 p.m.
23 October 2012
08.8°N, 128.7°E240 km East of Tandag, Surigao Del Sur
2:00 p.m.
23 October 2012
08.8°N, 128.8°E250 km East of Tandag, Surigao Del Sur
1:00 p.m.
23 October 2012
08.8°N, 129.0°E260 km East of Tandag, Surigao Del Sur
12:00 n.n.
23 October 2012
08.9°N, 129.1°E280 km East of Tandag, Surigao Del Sur
11:00 a.m.
23 October 2012
08.9°N, 129.2°E290 km East of Tandag, Surigao Del Sur
10:00 a.m.
23 October 2012
09.0°N, 129.2°E300 km East of Tandag, Surigao Del Sur
9:00 a.m.
23 October 2012
09.0°N, 129.3°E310 km East of Tandag, Surigao Del Sur
8:00 a.m.
23 October 2012
09.0°N, 129.5°E320 km East of Tandag, Surigao Del Sur
7:00 a.m.
23 October 2012
09.5°N, 130.0°E460 km East of Surigao City



Tuesday, October 23, 2012

PAGASA tracks Tropical Depression "Ofel" as of 5:00 pm, Oct. 23, 2012


PAGASA Track as of 2 p.m., 23 October 2012


Weather Bulletin Number FOUR
Tropical Cyclone Warning: Tropical Depression "OFEL"
Issued at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, 23 October 2012
Tropical Depression "OFEL" changed its course and is now moving West Northwest in the general direction of Surigao Del Norte.
Location of Center:
(as of 4:00 p.m.)
220 km East of Hinatuan, Surigao Del Sur 
Coordinates:08.9°N, 128.6°E
Strength:Maximum sustained winds of 55 kph near the center 
Movement:West Northwest at 15 kph
Forecast Positions/Outlook:Wednesday afternoon:over the vicinity of Panaon Island, Southern Leyte
Thursday afternoon:over the vicinity of Roxas City
Friday afternoon:210 km West of Manila
Areas Having Public Storm Warning Signal
PSWS #LuzonVisayasMindanao
Signal No. 1
(30-60 kph winds)
NoneLeyte
Southern Leyte
Eastern Samar
Western Samar
Bohol
Camotes Island
Dinagat
Surigao Provinces
Agusan Provinces
Camiguin Island
Misamis Oriental
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 400 km diameter of the Tropical Depression.

Fishing boats and other small seacrafts are advised not to venture out into the eastern seaboards of Southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao due to Tropical Depression "OFEL" and the Northeast 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 11 PM tonight.

At 4:00 p.m. Oct. 23, 2012, Tropical Depression "OFEL"

PAGASA Track as of 2 p.m., 23 October 2012

Satellite Picture at 4:30 p.m., 23 October 2012


Weather Bulletin Number FOUR
Tropical Cyclone Warning: Tropical Depression "OFEL"
Issued at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, 23 October 2012
Tropical Depression "OFEL" changed its course and is now moving West Northwest in the general direction of Surigao Del Norte.
Location of Center:
(as of 4:00 p.m.)
220 km East of Hinatuan, Surigao Del Sur 
Coordinates:08.9°N, 128.6°E
Strength:Maximum sustained winds of 55 kph near the center 
Movement:West Northwest at 15 kph
Forecast Positions/Outlook:Wednesday afternoon:over the vicinity of Panaon Island, Southern Leyte
Thursday afternoon:over the vicinity of Roxas City
Friday afternoon:210 km West of Manila
Areas Having Public Storm Warning Signal
PSWS #LuzonVisayasMindanao
Signal No. 1
(30-60 kph winds)
NoneLeyte
Southern Leyte
Eastern Samar
Western Samar
Bohol
Camotes Island
Dinagat
Surigao Provinces
Agusan Provinces
Camiguin Island
Misamis Oriental
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 400 km diameter of the Tropical Depression.

Fishing boats and other small seacrafts are advised not to venture out into the eastern seaboards of Southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao due to Tropical Depression "OFEL" and the Northeast 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 11 PM tonight.

Source: Pagasa

Monday, October 8, 2012

REGION'S BEST GOVERNMENT EMERGENCY RESPONDERS September 26, 2010


Did you know the Iloilo City Emergency Responder (ICER) of the city government here was adjudged the Best Government Emergency Responders Award in Western Visayas barely two months after Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog assumed office?

The 2010 Gawad KALASAG award was given to the city by the Regional Disaster Coordinating Council (RDCC) 6 in recognition of its Excellence in Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance in early September 2010.

In this file photo, Mayor Jed is shown giving ICER head and civil defense deputized coordinator Jose Papa a plaque of appreciation for the honor the ICER brought to the city as well as a Mayor’s Citation for their ICER team for their accomplishment.

“Such an accolade is an outstanding testimony to the unselfish commitment and profound work ethics as well as the professional standard shown by Papa and his men They serve the people of Iloilo City through the unwavering implementation of Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Programs,” Mayor Jed said.

“The award and the recognition do not only bestow honor, but most especially manifest an endless inspiration for all government workers to painstakingly devote their skills and talent by being true servants of people at all times,” the Mayor added.

The ICER is primarily responsible for immediately taking action in times of emergencies and calamities in the metropolis.