A total of 2,421 families, or about 6,200 individuals, have been safely relocated to various evacuation centers across Bohol as part of the local government’s preemptive evacuation measures amid the threat posed by Typhoon Basyang.
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Storm Signal No. 2 raised in parts of Bohol as Basyang nears Eastern Mindanao
Tropical Storm Basyang (Penha) has prompted the hoisting of Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 over several areas in Bohol, particularly in the southern towns, as the weather system accelerates toward Eastern Mindanao, according to Pagasa.
Tropical Storm Basyang nears Eastern Mindanao, signals raised
Tropical Storm Basyang (international name: Penha) continued to accelerate as it moved closer to Eastern Mindanao on Thursday morning, prompting Pagasa to raise Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals over large parts of Mindanao, the Visayas, and portions of Luzon.
Sea travel in Bohol suspended due to Tropical Depression Basyang
The Philippine Coast Guard has temporarily suspended sea travel to and from Bohol due to Tropical Depression Basyang, which prompted the hoisting of Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 in parts of the Visayas and Mindanao.
Bohol placed under Signal No. 1 as Tropical Storm Basyang intensifies
Bohol has been placed under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 1 as Tropical Storm Basyang (international name: Penha) intensified while moving westward over the Philippine Sea, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported late Wednesday night.
Classes suspended in Bohol on Feb. 5–6 as Tropical Depression Basyang approaches
Governor Erico Aristotle Aumentado has ordered the suspension of classes at all levels in both public and private schools across Bohol on Thursday, February 5, and Friday, February 6, as Tropical Depression Basyang threatens the province.
Tropical Depression Basyang to pass near Bohol on Friday
Tropical Depression Basyang is expected to pass near Bohol, traversing the southern portion of Cebu, at around 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 6, 2026, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).
Tropical Depression Basyang enters PAR, may intensify into storm
A tropical depression entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Tuesday afternoon and was given the local name Basyang, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).
Catigbian mayor suspends afternoon classes due to Tropical Storm Ada
Catigbian Mayor Benjie Oliva on Friday ordered the suspension of classes in all levels for the afternoon due to inclement weather brought about by Tropical Storm “Ada.”
Odette survivors from Tubigon, Ubay take Shell to court in historic climate case
Survivors of Super Typhoon Odette from the hard-hit towns of Tubigon and Ubay in Bohol are among 67 Filipinos taking an unprecedented legal stand against global oil giant Shell, more than three years after the disaster claimed over 400 lives and destroyed 1.4 million homes nationwide.
Tropical Depression Wilma maintains strength; Bohol under Signal No. 1
Tropical Depression Wilma maintained its strength Thursday night as it moved west-southwest over the Philippine Sea, PAGASA said in its 11 p.m. bulletin.
Tagbilaran City postpones Christmas Drum & Lyre Competition due to incoming storm
The Tagbilaran City Government has postponed the 2025 Christmas Drum and Lyre Competition amid the expected effects of Tropical Depression Wilma and the ongoing surge of the Northeast Monsoon and Shear Line.