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(Satellite image from Pagasa) MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Rosal, with an international name ‘Champi,’ slightly intensified as it continued to move away from the country, the state weather bureau said. In its …

MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon "Rosal" slightly strengthened on Friday afternoon while moving northwestward away from the country’s landmass, but wind signals remained in parts of extreme Northern Luzon, according to the Philippine …

Newtalk新聞 秋颱「薔琵」強大的環流同時影響3個國家。國際氣象專家史佩塔(Robert Speta)指出，薔琵展現強大破壞力，其最強核心正衝擊日本，石垣島已測得每小時156公里的強風，約相當於14級風；同時，薔琵龐大的環流與地形效應也重創台灣東北部，宜蘭山區16小時內累積雨量突破448毫米，豐沛水氣也為菲律賓帶來間接雨勢，是一場衝擊範圍廣泛的跨國風暴。 曾獲艾美獎的美國氣象專家史佩塔(Robert Speta)指出，薔琵的眼牆目前正侵襲石垣島與與那國島，日本石垣島已測得每小時156公里、約14級風的強風。這種狂風暴雨的天氣預計持續到今晚，破壞性強風可能延續至深夜，預計明天就會好轉。 依氣象署資料顯示，截至今日下午4時，宜蘭太平山今日累積雨量已突破448毫米。史佩塔表示，薔琵帶來的豐沛水氣被推擠向台灣陡峭的山脈，迫使空氣向上抬升，進而帶來劇烈降雨，應留意淹水與山崩風險，特別是山區。目前台北也正經歷強降雨天氣，不過最劇烈的雨勢仍集中在東部。 除了對台灣、日本造成直接影響外，薔琵龐大的外圍環流也影響到其他國家。史佩塔解釋，薔琵的外圍環流持續將來自印尼和馬來西亞的水氣向東北方牽引，掠過菲律賓上空，為部分地區帶來更多陣雨與雷雨，並可能導致局部地區出現強降雨和淹水情形。呂宋島北部也受到該颱風廣闊環流影響，出現陣風與惡劣海象。 不過，史佩塔強調，這些都屬於間接影響，颱風中心位置仍遠在菲律賓以北。接下來，隨著薔琵向北移動並與鋒面系統交互作用，週末至下週初，強降雨可能擴散至九州與西本州。福岡及周邊地區可能面臨淹水隱憂，東京則可能在週二迎來雨勢增多，但這並不意味著東京會面臨颱風等級的天氣。 另外，關島以東附近還有一個熱帶擾動97W蠢蠢欲動，不過目前要判斷其是否會進一步發展，仍言之過早。延伸閱讀：薔琵颱風壟罩全台「進入最接近時刻」！11級強陣風狂襲 風雨時程曝光秋颱薔琵「6字形」結構清晰！龐大環流受地形牽引 正上演「靠近＋打轉」實況薔琵颱風影響時間可能拉長！專家示警：全台風勢感受都會很明顯薔琵颱風來襲！苗栗停班停課「山釀青春演唱會」照辦掀議論薔琵颱風「又強又皮」！北轉點難捉摸不斷修正 專家：風雨全台有感

UCENA CITY — Taal Volcano recorded 29 volcanic earthquakes and 20 volcanic tremors over 24 hours, indicating continued unrest, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported Friday. The volcanic tremors …

SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — Classes at all levels in public and private schools in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte, were suspended on Friday due to Typhoon Rosal. Classes in other areas will proceed …

MANILA, Philippines — Former Bangsamoro parliament member Edrieza Hadji Nasser Rimbang on Friday denied any involvement in the attempted smuggling of P3.5-billion worth of illegal drug shipment from Laos, lamenting that he …

MANILA, Philippines — Two areas remained under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 2 as Typhoon Rosal maintained its strength while moving over the sea east of Batanes, the state weather bureau …

Two personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard were killed while their superior survived following an ambush by unidentified men in this city yesterday afternoon.

MANILA, Philippines — "Rosal" has weakened into a typhoon in waters east of Batanes, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).Signal No. 2 is up over Batanes and the …

COTABATO CITY- Two Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel were shot dead by two unidentified gunmen along Roman Vilo Street in Poblacion 6 here at noon on Thursday. Capt. Steffi Salanguit, spokesperson for …

LEGAZPI CITY — The Philippine Coast Guard has restricted sea travel in parts of Camarines Sur, Camarines Norte and Catanduanes as Super Typhoon Rosal threatens the Bicol region with strong winds and …

Justice Undersecretary Nicky Ty on Thursday said there may be a resurgence of small-scale scam hub operations in the Philippines following the arrest and rescue of several individuals in various raids.

The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) on Thursday said the alleged mastermind of the Laos drug smuggling attempt has ties to an international criminal syndicate.

MANILA, Philippines – The individual previously identified as the financial backer of an intercepted P3.5-billion shipment of shabu (methamphetamine) from Laos is now considered the “mastermind” behind the smuggling attempt, Philippine Drug …

LUCENA CITY — Taal Volcano in Batangas province recorded two more minor phreatomagmatic eruptions between Wednesday night (Oct. 21) and early Thursday morning (Oct. 22), generating plumes that rose to as high …

China has allowed the Philippines to resupply a grounded warship on a disputed South China Sea reef, the coastguard said on Wednesday, as tension remains high over the Chinese ambassador’s controversial comment. …

​LOCAL Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla said that he supports the death penalty for drug lords, but warned that its reinstatement could jeopardize the country’s cooperation with other countries in fighting transnational crime.​”We …

THE Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) rejected on Tuesday China’s claim that USS Charleston of the United States Navy trespassed into Chinese territory, saying its passage was lawful under international law.​AFP …

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has issued 40 subpoenas in the attempted smuggling of P3.5 billion of illegal drugs from Laos into the Philippines.

MANILA, Philippines — Palace Press Officer Claire Castro on Wednesday urged the public to collect rainwater from Super Typhoon Rosal (international name: Champi), echoing President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s advice to do so …

MANILA, Philippines — Several ferry trips were cancelled on Wednesday afternoon (Oct. 21) due to Super Typhoon Rosal off Northern Luzon, the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) said. In its 12 p.m. advisory, …

IBA, Zambales — Four containers of suspected smuggled cigarettes were found at an illegally constructed pier in Palauig town in Zambales province, which has been under a cease-and-desist order since 2022, authorities …

LUCENA CITY — Taal Volcano in Batangas province recorded another phreatic, or steam-driven, eruption within the past 24 hours, bringing to five the number of reported eruptions this month, according to the …

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on Wednesday called for the declaration of a national state of emergency amid the adverse effects of the Super El Niño. Pangilinan issued his call …

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – Soldiers intercepted at least P29 million worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes during an early morning patrol in Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur, on Wednesday. Troops from the …

MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 2 was raised over Batanes as Super Typhoon Rosal (international name: Champi) moved east of northern Luzon on Wednesday morning, according to the …

MANILA, Philippines – Here is INQToday’s top stories this afternoon. Super Typhoon Rosal maintains its strength as several areas remain under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 and 2, prompting residents to …

WASHINGTON — South Korea is participating as an observer in a large-scale multinational military exercise involving some 56,000 U.S. and Japanese troops in Japan, according to the Pentagon Tuesday. Keen Sword 2027 …

BANGA, SOUTH COTABATO, Philippines — A 14-year-old student wounded in the Sept. 18 shooting at Banga National High School is slowly recovering at home but continues to struggle with impaired vision more …

MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Tuesday said that one of the persons of interest in the alleged attempt to smuggle illegal drugs from Laos to the Philippines …

Wind Signal No. 1 raised in 6 Luzon areas due to Super Typhoon Rosal Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 1 was hoisted over more areas in Luzon due to Super Typhoon …

OLONGAPO CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Tuesday, Oct. 20, suspended sea travel for all motor bancas and other watercraft within its jurisdiction in Aurora province as a precaution …

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) will seek the cooperation of Laos authorities in its probe of the attempted smuggling of P3.5 billion worth of illegal drugs into the Philippines.

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered law enforcement agencies to eliminate any transnational drug syndicate that aims to operate in the Philippines and prosecute those in cahoots with them, Malacañang said.Presidential Communications …

A Chinese warship and research vessel were spotted in separate occasions by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in the waters of the Bajo de Masinloc.

MANILA, Philippines — Super Typhoon Rosal off Central Luzon is expected to bring significant rainfall to parts of the country starting Thursday afternoon, Oct. 22, after it slightly intensified, the state weather …

MANILA, Philippines — A 32-year-old woman suspected of trafficking children was arrested in San Luis, Aurora. However, the two eight-month-old twins from Taguig she allegedly abducted are missing. The report comes from …

MANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Tuesday clarified that there was no evidence linking the multibillion Laos drug shipment to the Duterte family but questioned why the Mindanao politician, identified …

China’s Southern Theatre Command said the USS Charleston entered waters near Sabina Shoal in the Spratly Islands early on Tuesday without Beijing’s approval, calling it an illegal intrusion.

MANILA, Philippines — Super Typhoon Rosal (international name: Champi) entered the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) on Tuesday morning with Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 1 raised over parts of Northern …