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NDRRMC still on red alert even after Agaton left PAR
The agency's operation center will continue to monitor the tail-end of a cold front that is expected to bring moderate to heavy rain to Bicol, Quezon, and Northern Samar
Heavy rain in Bicol, Quezon, Northern Samar on January 4
The tail-end of a cold front will bring rain, warns state weather bureau PAGASA
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Agaton intensifies into tropical storm ahead of exit
Tropical Storm Agaton (Bolaven) is set to leave the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Wednesday afternoon, January 3
Preemptive evacuation helps Bohol achieve zero casualty during Agaton
Bohol Governor Edgar Chatto says the province 'is not very badly affected' by Tropical Depression Agaton, which brought to Bohol torrential rains that lasted for more than 24 hours
Tropical Depression Agaton moving away from PH
But moderate to heavy rain is still expected in the Visayas, Bicol, Palawan, and Quezon due to the trough or extension of Agaton as well as the tail-end of a cold front
Tropical Depression Agaton makes 6th landfall in Palawan
Palawan is Agaton's final stop in the country before beginning to make its way out of the Philippine Area of Responsibility
Tropical Depression Agaton moves closer to Palawan
Agaton maintains its strength as it heads for the province, with maximum winds of 55 km/h and gustiness of up to 65 km/h
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Only Palawan left under signal no. 1 due to Agaton
Tropical Depression Agaton is already 245 kilometers east southeast of Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, ahead of its 6th landfall
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Tropical Depression Agaton heads for Palawan
Agaton is expected to make landfall for the 6th time in Palawan. It earlier hit Socorro and Claver in Surigao del Norte; Jagna, Bohol; Santander, Cebu; and Bais City, Negros Oriental.
Tropical Depression Agaton moves over Negros Oriental
There are no more areas in Mindanao under a warning signal. Signal no. 1 is still up in parts of the Visayas as well as Palawan, including Cuyo Island.
Over 3,000 stranded passengers at ports due to Agaton
The biggest number of stranded outbound passengers is in Northern Mindanao, with 1,519 passengers in 5 different ports
IN PHOTOS: Flood greets Biliran residents on first day of 2018
Biliran is still recovering from the devastation caused by Tropical Depression Urduja, which battered the region as a tropical storm a few days before Christmas
Agaton over Bohol Sea after landfall in Dinagat-Siargao
Residents of the Visayas, parts of Mindanao, and Palawan should stay on alert for possible flash floods and landslides
Tropical Depression Agaton threatens Caraga
More areas are placed under signal no. 1 as Agaton heads for land
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Bohol on high alert ahead of Tropical Depression Agaton
3 towns already order a mandatory evacuation of residents
17 areas under signal no. 1 as LPA becomes Agaton
Tropical Depression Agaton could make landfall in Caraga either Monday night, New Year's Day or Tuesday morning, January 2
Prepare for Agaton, first possible storm of 2018 – NDRRMC
Here are some critical preparedness actions that local governments should be taking hours before the typhoon hits land
Basyang intensifies; Signal No. 2 in 13 areas
Basyang is expected to make landfall over Southern Leyte to the northern tip of Surigao del Norte Friday evening or early Saturday
Basyang: Signal No. 1 over Haiyan, Agaton-hit areas
10 areas – most of them still recovering from the 2013 Bohol earthquake Typhoon Yolanda and Tropical Depression Agaton – are placed under signal no 1
2 provinces, 24 LGUs in Mindanao under state of calamity
More than 809 000 people have been affected by the low pressure area which could turn into a tropical depression again
Damaged bridges, roads in Davao Oriental hamper trade
After Agaton to bring a truckload of goods from one end Caraga bridge to the other traders have to do it by foot and takes 3 hours to complete
New storm wrecks Yolanda victims' shelters
More than 1 000 Yolanda survivors in Guiuan Eastern Samar flee to government buildings as Agaton flattened tents ripped the roofing off temporary shelters
Cancelled flights: Monday, January 20
Flights were grounded due to bad weather
Agaton weakens, becomes low pressure area
All public storm warning signals are now lowered
Agaton steady; Thousands affected
The storm s toll continues to be at 40 people with 65 others injured and 6 missing; More than 723 000 affected across 4 regions in Mindanao
Agaton slows down; 6 provinces signal #1
2nd UPDATE Agaton is expected to be out of PAR by Wednesday afternoon says PAGASA; the death toll stands at 40
'Davao 95% ready for Agaton'
Search and resuce teams have been told to be ready to respond to possible landslides and floods
Agaton speeds up; 6 provinces signal #1
UPDATED The tropical depression is expected to be out of the PH Wednesday after passing near Mindanao s southern tip
Agaton: Moderate, heavy rains in the Visayas
The US Joint Typhoon Warning Center and Weather Philippines classify Agaton as a tropical storm by Saturday evening
Agaton brings Sunday rains over parts of Mindanao
Tropical Depression Agaton maintains strengthen while a northeast monsoon is affecting Luzon
Villages in Cagayan de Oro preemptively evacuated
Rising river waters threaten villages Tropical Depression Agaton is expected to be near the city by Monday morning
Agaton forces flight cancellations
UPDATED As of Saturday afternoon two airlines have cancelled a total of 10 flights to and from Luzon and Mindanao due to bad weather
Agaton death toll: At least 40
2nd UPDATE One province and 20 other towns and cities are now under a state of calamity as Agaton heads closer to Mindanao
Agaton: Heavy rain over Haiyan areas
UPDATED As of Saturday afternoon PAGASA predicts Agaton to remain almost stationary It is forecast to still be in Hinatuan Surigao del Sur Monday afternoon
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Agaton: Over 3,000 families displaced
UPDATED At least 46 villages are flooded in Butuan City while the province of Dinagat Islands experiences massive power outage
Agaton moves nearer Surigao provinces
Storm signal number 1 remains hoisted over 8 provinces
Flooded Mindanao braces for Agaton
After floods and landslides in the last few days 7 provinces in Mindanao prepare for more rain caused by tropical depression Agaton
Storm signal no. 1 in 8 provinces
2ND UPDATE PAGASA raises Signal 1 over Southern Leyte Surigao del Norte Surigao del Sur Dinagat Islands Agusan del Norte Agusan del Sur Davao Oriental Compostela Valley
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