‘Vinta’in, Surigao, Davao under storm signals

THE low-pressure area spotted off Surigao del Sur has turned into a tropical depression the weather bureau named “Vinta.”

The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Tropical Cyclone Warning over Surigao del Sur and Northern

If “Vinta” strengthens, the provinces of Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Norte, Compostela Valley and Davao del Norte may also be placed under storm signals, ac

“Vinta” was located 735 kilometers ( km) east of Hinatuan, - day, packing maximum sustained winds of up to 45 kilometers per hour (kph) and gustiness of up to 60 kph as it moved westward

Those living in Caraga and Davao regions were advised to brace for scattered rains that could

Meanwhile, the tail- end of a cold front will bring cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms over Metro Manila, Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, Rizal and Northern Quezon including

Ilocos region will have cloudy skies with scattered rains caused

The rest of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with

Also on Wednesday, Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu urged prone areas to heed government

“We are particularly appealing to those living in areas that have susceptible to landslides and as you are told to, so that we can

As a storm’s track can change quickly and unexpectedly, Cimatu urged residents in affected to bring

“Lives are more important than and alive, especially during this