Here's the full story on PAGASA's declaration of the start of the rainy season: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/pagasa-rainy-season-2026/

@here Batanes is facing moderate to heavy rain and strong winds due to Tropical Depression Ester on Friday, June 5. Ester is also enhancing the southwest monsoon. https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/tropical-depression-ester-southwest-monsoon-update-pagasa-forecast-june-5-2026-11am/

Tropical Depression Ester left the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Saturday morning, June 6, just a day after its entry. https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/tropical-depression-ester-southwest-monsoon-update-pagasa-forecast-june-6-2026-11am/

The Rappler team holding workshops in Cotabato City felt the earthquake while we were in our hotel preparing for the day. The earthquake lasted more than a minute. We felt the ground tilting, saw the hangers in the closet moving, and the electric posts shuddering. Our colleagues waiting inside the van felt like someone was pushing the vehicle from outside.

But at least we’re all still safe!

Ingat, team!

FLIGHT CANCELLATIONS DUE TO SARANGANI QUAKE

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines says the following flights to and from General Santos Airport have been cancelled due to the magnitude 7.8 earthquake off the coast of Sarangani on Monday, June 8:

Cebu Pacific (11 flights)

5J4843 – Iloilo to General Santos

5J4844 – General Santos to Iloilo

5J998 – General Santos to Manila

5J993 – Manila to General Santos

5J994 – General Santos to Manila

5J995 – Manila to General Santos

5J996 – General Santos to Manila

5J249 – Cebu to General Santos

5J250 – General Santos to Cebu

5J991 – Manila to General Santos

5J992 – General Santos to Manila

PAL Express (4 flights)

2P2357 – CEB-GES

2P2358 – GES-CEB

2P2455 – MNL-GES

2P2456 – GES-MNL

Philippine Airlines (2 flights)

PR453 – MNL-GES

PR454 – GES-MNL

NEWS UPDATE: Phivolcs says a magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck off Davao Oriental at 5:18 pm on Monday, June 15, 2026. Damage is not expected, but there may be aftershocks. There is no tsunami threat.

This new earthquake is not an aftershock of the magnitude 7.8 earthquake off Sarangani that struck on June 8, adds Phivolcs. @here

@here Mekkhala, a tropical storm as of Saturday morning, June 20, could enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility as a severe tropical storm. Its local name would be Francisco. https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/tropical-storm-mekkhala-easterlies-update-pagasa-forecast-june-20-2026-11am/

Severe Tropical Storm Francisco (Mekkhala) is the Philippines' sixth tropical cyclone for 2026, and the second for June. https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/severe-tropical-storm-francisco-southwest-monsoon-update-pagasa-forecast-june-20-2026-11pm/

Severe Tropical Storm Francisco (Mekkhala) has maximum sustained winds of 110 km/h on Sunday morning, June 21. https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/severe-tropical-storm-francisco-southwest-monsoon-update-pagasa-forecast-june-21-2026-11am/

Typhoon Francisco (Mekkhala) is located 1,055 kilometers east of Central Luzon on Sunday afternoon, June 21. https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/typhoon-francisco-southwest-monsoon-update-pagasa-forecast-june-21-2026-5pm/

Typhoon Francisco (Mekkhala) remains unlikely to make landfall, but it could still have an impact on parts of the Philippines and enhance the southwest monsoon. https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/typhoon-francisco-southwest-monsoon-update-pagasa-forecast-june-21-2026-11pm/

Batanes, two towns in mainland Cagayan, and three islands in the Babuyan group are placed under Signal No. 1 due to Typhoon Francisco (Mekkhala) early Monday morning, June 22. https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/typhoon-francisco-southwest-monsoon-update-pagasa-forecast-june-22-2026-5am/

PAGASA is not ruling out the possibility of Typhoon Francisco (Mekkhala) reaching super typhoon category. https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/typhoon-francisco-southwest-monsoon-update-pagasa-forecast-june-22-2026-11am/

Super Typhoon Francisco (Mekkhala) remains offshore early Tuesday, June 23, at 410 kilometers east of Aparri, Cagayan. https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/super-typhoon-francisco-southwest-monsoon-update-pagasa-forecast-june-23-2026-5am/

Batanes, Cagayan face heavy rain as Francisco becomes super typhoon
Super Typhoon Francisco (Mekkhala) remains offshore early Tuesday, June 23, at 410 kilometers east of Aparri, Cagayan

Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/super-typhoon-francisco-southwest-monsoon-update-pagasa-forecast-june-23-2026-5am/

PAGASA expects Francisco (Mekkhala) to weaken further, but it is likely to remain a typhoon while inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility. https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/typhoon-francisco-southwest-monsoon-update-pagasa-forecast-june-23-2026-11am/

Severe Tropical Storm Francisco (Mekkhala) is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Thursday, June 25, while Tropical Storm Higos could enter as early as Thursday too. https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/severe-tropical-storm-francisco-higos-southwest-monsoon-update-pagasa-forecast-june-25-2026-5am/

Severe Tropical Storm Gardo (Higos), the Philippines' seventh tropical cyclone for 2026, will not affect the country. https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/severe-tropical-storm-francisco-gardo-southwest-monsoon-update-pagasa-forecast-june-25-2026-11pm/

Severe Tropical Storm Gardo (Higos) left the Philippine Area of Responsibility at 9:30 am on Friday, June 26, less than 24 hours after its entry. https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/severe-tropical-storm-gardo-southwest-monsoon-update-pagasa-forecast-june-26-2026-4pm/

The low pressure area is located over the coastal waters of San Pascual, Masbate, before dawn on Tuesday, June 30. https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/low-pressure-area-update-pagasa-forecast-june-30-2026-5am/

Here is a list of areas where classes are suspended for Tuesday, June 30, due to the low pressure area. https://www.rappler.com/philippines/class-suspensions-walang-pasok-june-30-2026/

@here Tropical Depression Henry is the Philippines' eighth tropical cyclone for 2026, and the first for July. https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/tropical-depression-henry-southwest-monsoon-update-pagasa-forecast-july-1-2026-5am/

Tropical Depression Henry could leave the Philippine Area of Responsibility as early as Wednesday evening, July 1. https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/tropical-depression-henry-southwest-monsoon-update-pagasa-forecast-july-1-2026-11am/

Tropical Depression Henry left the Philippine Area of Responsibility at 8 pm on Wednesday, July 1, 18 hours after it developed inside PAR. https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/tropical-depression-henry-southwest-monsoon-update-pagasa-forecast-july-1-2026-11pm/

Super Typhoon Bavi may enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility by Wednesday, July 8. https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/super-typhoon-bavi-potential-inday-update-pagasa-forecast-july-3-2026-8pm/

The maximum sustained winds of Super Typhoon Bavi reach 205 km/h on Saturday, July 4. https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/super-typhoon-bavi-potential-inday-update-pagasa-forecast-july-4-2026-8pm/

As of 10 am on Monday, July 6, Super Typhoon Bavi is located 2,215 kilometers east of southeastern Luzon. https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/super-typhoon-bavi-potential-inday-update-pagasa-forecast-july-6-2026-11am/

PAGASA says Bavi is likely to maintain its strength as a super typhoon during its expected entry into the Philippine Area of Responsibility. https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/super-typhoon-bavi-potential-inday-update-pagasa-forecast-july-7-2026-11am/

Northern Samar on alert ahead of Super Typhoon Bavi

Northern Samar's Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) on Tuesday, July 7, recommended placing the province under blue alert status ahead of Super Typhoon Bavi.

PDRRMO chief Rei Josiah Echano said Bavi's size and strength could affect Northern Samar by enhancing the southwest monsoon or habagat. 

"Even without a direct hit, we have to prepare because the effects of a large weather system can still reach the province," he said. 

Echano said the activation of blue alert places the province's disaster response operations on "heightened readiness." Authorities are instructed to monitor weather conditions, maintain communication lines, and prepare rescue equipment, heavy machinery, and medical teams for possible deployment. 

The Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office has also been directed to secure food packs and non-food relief items for communities that may require assistance. | via Jazmin Bonifacio/Rappler

PAGASA already raises Signal No. 1 for the northeastern portion of Cagayan on Tuesday evening, July 7, due to the incoming Super Typhoon Inday (Bavi). https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/super-typhoon-inday-update-pagasa-forecast-july-7-2026-11pm/

DOH under code white alert for Super Typhoon Inday

The Department of Health (DOH) is now under code white alert in preparation for the effects brought by Super Typhoon Inday.

Under this status, the DOH is on heightened readiness to mobilize health resources and personnel as needed. Hospitals and Centers for Health Development are also expected to regularly assess their preparedness, including the availability of medical supplies and their capacity for disaster response.

“Sa ilalim ng status na ito, nakaalerto 24/7 ang DOH Operations Center para sa abilis na pagtugon sa mga apektadong komunidad. Patuloy pa rin ang koordinasyon ng DOH sa NDRRMC, LGUs, at regional disaster units,” the DOH said in a post.

While the center of Super Typhoon Inday (Bavi) is far from land, its outer rainbands may affect Eastern Visayas and Bicol on Wednesday evening, July 8. https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/super-typhoon-inday-southwest-monsoon-update-pagasa-forecast-july-8-2026-5pm/

Typhoon Inday (Bavi) has maximum sustained winds of 175 km/h in the early hours of Thursday, July 9. https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/typhoon-inday-southwest-monsoon-update-pagasa-forecast-july-9-2026-5am/