Science, Health & Environment

The country is facing a “very strong” El Niño this month, which may extend until the first half of 2027.

The DENR’s heightened preparations include building additional water sources, promoting water conservation, protecting watersheds and forests, preventing forest fires, safeguarding vulnerable ecosystems and protecting personnel from extreme heat.

The state weather bureau said the center of Tropical Storm Queenie as of 4 a.m. was at 1,065 kilometers east of extreme Northern Luzon with maximum sustained winds of 75 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 90 kph.

Having experienced firsthand what access to healthcare can mean for a family, Bimby Aquino believes it should not be limited to those who can easily afford it.

Prolonged and widespread disruption is anticipated in parts of Bataan, Pampanga and Zambales as well as areas of Bulacan, Laguna, Nueva Ecija, Rizal and Tarlac.

Pilandok is expected to remain as a tropical storm as it moves towards southern Japan. It may exit the Philippine area of responsibility early tomorrow, Sept. 3.

“It is almost stationary,” the state weather bureau said, noting that the southwest monsoon is affecting Luzon and the western section of Visayas.

Prolonged and widespread disruption to the daily routines of households and businesses is anticipated in parts of Bataan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Tarlac and Zambales.

Of the 455 cases, 155 were from San Lazaro Hospital alone. Thirteen of the 23 deaths were also from the hospital.

Typhoon Obet, with international name Saudel, was expected to be a super typhoon but would not directly affect Philippine weather or sea conditions.