This might not be the typical expat blog, written by a German expat, living in the Philippines since 1999. It's different. In English and in German. Check it out! Enjoy reading!
Dies mag' nun wirklich nicht der typische Auswandererblog eines Deutschen auf den Philippinen sein. Er soll etwas anders sein. In Englisch und in Deutsch! Viel Spass beim Lesen!
You plan to move to the Philippines? Wollen Sie auf den Philippinen leben?
There are REALLY TONS of websites telling us how, why, maybe why not and when you'll be able to move to the Philippines. I only love to tell and explain some things "between the lines". Enjoy reading, be informed, have fun and be entertained too!
Ja, es gibt tonnenweise Webseiten, die Ihnen sagen wie, warum, vielleicht warum nicht und wann Sie am besten auf die Philippinen auswandern könnten. Ich möchte Ihnen in Zukunft "zwischen den Zeilen" einige zusätzlichen Dinge berichten und erzählen. Viel Spass beim Lesen und Gute Unterhaltung!
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As the world turns and the year draws closer to its end, the Philippines will soon experience its longest night of 2024.
This year’s December or winter solstice, which falls on Dec. 21, marks a moment when the Sun reaches its lowest point in the sky, signaling the start of winter in the northern hemisphere and summer in the southern hemisphere.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the northern hemisphere experiences the shortest day and the longest night of the year during the December solstice.
While the difference in day length is less noticeable in tropical countries like the Philippines, the solstice still offers a unique opportunity to reflect on the Earth’s journey around the Sun.
In Metro Manila, on Dec. 21, the sun will rise at 6:16 a.m. and set at 5:32 p.m., giving the region 11 hours and 15 minutes of daylight.
After the December solstice, the nights will slowly get longer, and the days will start to get shorter, bringing more darkness as we move toward the new year.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) warned on Wednesday, Nov. 27 of possible flash floods and landslides in parts of Mindanao and Northern Luzon due to continuous rains from the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) and the northeast monsoon (amihan).
PAGASA said cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms are expected to affect Caraga, Davao Region, Soccsksargen, Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi due to the ITCZ—a weather system where winds from the northern and southern hemispheres converge. It is also known for being a breeding ground for tropical cyclones.
Meanwhile, the amihan will bring cloudy skies and rains to Cagayan Valley and the Cordillera Administrative Region.
PAGASA warned that moderate to heavy rainfall from both weather systems could lead to flash floods and landslides, particularly in these areas.
The amihan may also bring partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains to the Ilocos Region.
The rest of the country will experience similar conditions, triggered by localized thunderstorms.
PAGASA advised the public to remain vigilant for flash floods and landslides during severe thunderstorms.
Kristine could make landfall in Isabela or northern Aurora on Wednesday evening, Oct. 23, or Thursday morning, Oct. 24, potentially as a severe tropical storm.
Nearly the entire country is expected to experience rainfall in the next 24 hours due to the vast circulation of Tropical Storm Kristine.
Kristine may exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Friday, Oct. 25.
Forecast track and intensity of Tropical Storm Kristine (Trami) as of 8 a.m., Oct. 23, 2024 (Courtesy of PAGASA)
Twenty-six areas have been placed under tropical cyclone wind Signal No. 2 and 33 areas under Signal No. 1 as Tropical Storm “Kristine” (international name “Trami”) approaches Luzon on Wednesday, Oct. 23, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
In the PAGASA’s 8 a.m. bulletin, Signal No. 2 was raised in Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Apayao, Abra, Kalinga, Mountain Province, Ifugao, Benguet, mainland Cagayan, Isabela, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Aurora, Nueva Ecija, Bulacan, Tarlac, Pampanga, Zambales, northern and eastern portions of Quezon (Infanta, General Nakar, Real, Mauban, Perez, Alabat, Quezon, Calauag, Tagkawayan, Guinayangan), including Polillo Islands, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Albay, and northeastern portion of Sorsogon (Prieto Diaz, City of Sorsogon).
Areas under Signal No. 1 include Metro Manila, Batanes, Babuyan Islands, Bataan, Rizal, Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, the rest of Quezon, Occidental Mindoro including Lubang Islands, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, Calamian Islands, the rest of Sorsogon, Masbate (including Ticao and Burias Islands), Aklan, Capiz, Antique (including Caluya Islands), Iloilo, Guimaras, northern portion of Negros Occidental (Pontevedra, La Castellana, Moises Padilla, Bago City, La Carlota City, Valladolid, Pulupandan, Bacolod City, San Enrique, Murcia, Silay City, City of Talisay, Enrique B. Magalona, Manapla, City of Victorias, Cadiz City, Sagay City, City of Escalante, Toboso, Calatrava, Salvador Benedicto, San Carlos City), northern portion of Negros Oriental (Vallehermoso, Canlaon City, City of Guihulngan), northern and central portions of Cebu (Alcantara, Argao, Dumanjug, Sibonga, Pinamungahan, Ronda, Liloan, Cebu City, Moalboal, Consolacion, Danao City, Borbon, Carmen, Daanbantayan, Tuburan, City of Bogo, Tabogon, City of Naga, Lapu-Lapu City, City of Carcar, Mandaue City, Catmon, Minglanilla, Toledo City, Cordova, Compostela, San Remigio, Balamban, Aloguinsan, San Fernando, Asturias, Barili, Medellin, Sogod, Tabuelan, City of Talisay), including Bantayan Islands and Camotes Islands, Bohol, the rest of Eastern Samar, the rest of Northern Samar, Samar, Leyte, Biliran, Southern Leyte, Dinagat Islands, and Surigao del Norte (including Siargao-Bucas Grande Group).
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Kristine has maximum sustained winds of 85 kilometers per hour (kph) near the center and gusts reaching up to 105 kph.
The storm’s center was located 310 kilometers east of Baler, Aurora, and is expected to move west-northwestward at 15 kph.
PAGASA said Kristine could make landfall in Isabela or northern Aurora on Wednesday evening, or Thursday morning, Oct. 24, potentially as a severe tropical storm.
Heavy rainfall forecast
Nearly the entire country is expected to experience rainfall in the next 24 hours due to the vast circulation of Tropical Storm Kristine.
PAGASA warned of intense to torrential rainfall in Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, Central Luzon, Bicol Region, mainland Cagayan, Isabela, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, and Quezon.
Moderate to, at times, intense rainfall is also expected in Metro Manila, the rest of Luzon, Visayas, Dinagat Islands, and Surigao del Norte.
The trough or extension of Kristine may also bring moderate to, at times, heavy rains to Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, and Soccsksargen.
The rest of Mindanao is likely to experience isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to Kristine’s trough.
PAGASA warned that these conditions may lead to flooding and landslides, especially in areas identified as highly or very highly susceptible to these hazards on hazard maps, and in areas with significant antecedent rainfall.
Kristine may exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Friday, Oct. 25.
This screenshot of the Taal Volcano shows a minor phreatic eruption at the Main Crater at 7:21 a.m. on Oct. 10, 2024. The eruption was documented by thermal cameras at the Daang Kastila Observation Station (VTDK) and an IP camera at the Taal Volcano Observatory (TVO) in Barangay Buco. (Courtesy of Phivolcs/Facebook)
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said Taal Volcano experienced a minor phreatic or steam-driven eruption at 7:21 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10, which produced a plume that reached a height of 2.8 kilometers.
Phivolcs said Alert Level 1 is still in effect for Taal Volcano, which has been under this alert status since July 11, 2022.
Under Alert Level 1, sudden steam-driven or phreatic explosions, volcanic earthquakes, minor ashfall, and lethal accumulations or expulsions of volcanic gas can occur and threaten areas within the Taal Volcano Island (TVI).
Furthermore, Phivolcs said the degassing of high concentrations of volcanic SO2 continues to pose significant long-term health risks to communities surrounding Taal Caldera that are frequently exposed to volcanic gases.
It strongly advised against entry into TVI, Taal’s permanent danger zone, particularly near the Main Crater and the Daang Kastila fissure.
Local government units are also encouraged to monitor their communities’ preparedness and implement appropriate measures to mitigate risks associated with long-term degassing and related phreatic activity.
Tropical Depression Gener’s projected track and intensity (PAGASA)
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) warned on Monday, Sept. 16 of stormy weather over several parts of Luzon due to the possible landfall of Tropical Depression “Gener” in Isabela or Aurora within the next 24 hours.
As of 8 a.m., the center of the tropical depression was located 315 kilometers east-northeast of Casiguran, Aurora.
In anticipation of Gener’s strong winds, Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 has been raised over the eastern and central portions of mainland Cagayan, Isabela, Quirino, eastern portion of Nueva Vizcaya, eastern and southern portions of Apayao, Kalinga, eastern and central portions of Mountain Province, Ifugao, Aurora, eastern portion of Nueva Ecija, and northern portion of mainland Quezon, including Polillo Islands.
PAGASA also warned of heavy to intense rainfall (100 to 200 millimeters) in Cagayan, Isabela, and Aurora.
Meanwhile, moderate to heavy rainfall (50 to 100 millimeters) may affect Cordillera Administrative Region and the rest of Cagayan Valley.
Gener has intensified from a Low Pressure Area (LPA) at 5 a.m. on Monday.
It has maximum sustained winds of 45 kilometers per hour (kph) near the center and gusts of up to 55 kph and is expected to move westward at 10 kph.
PAGASA said Gener is expected to move generally westward to west-southwestward until Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 18, before turning west-northwestward to northwestward for the rest of the forecast period.
It may exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) by Wednesday.
PAGASA said Gener is likely to experience limited intensification over the next two days but is expected to reach tropical storm category by Wednesday after emerging over the West Philippine Sea.
However, due to its proximity to the Luzon landmass, changes in intensity and track are likely while crossing Luzon.
Both LPAs are expected to maintain strength over the next 24 hours, but their possibility of developing into tropical cyclones in the coming days cannot be ruled out.
The next tropical cyclone names on PAGASA’s list are “Ferdie” and “Gener.”
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said two low pressure areas (LPAs) had formed outside the country’s area of responsibility on Sunday, Sept. 8.
PAGASA Weather Specialist Grace Castañeda said one LPA is located east-northeast of extreme northern Luzon, while the other is located far east of Mindanao.
She said both LPAs are expected to maintain strength over the next 24 hours. However, the possibility of developing into a tropical cyclone in the coming days cannot be ruled out.
The next tropical cyclone names on PAGASA’s list are “Ferdie” and “Gener.”
By Monday, Sept. 9, Castañeda said the LPA east-northeast ng northern Luzon could either enter the PAR or approach the northern boundary.
She added that if this happens, the LPA may slightly enhance the southwest monsoon (habagat) and increase the likelihood of rainfall in the western sections of Northern and Central Luzon.
Meanwhile, Castañeda said the LPA east of Mindanao could also slightly enhance the habagat if it moves closer to the country’s area of responsibility by the second half of the week.
This could lead to rainfall in the western parts of the Visayas and Mindanao as a result of the enhanced habagat, she added.
Over the next 24 hours, the weak habagat may bring cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms to Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Batanes, and Babuyan Islands.
PAGASA warned of possible flooding or landslides due to moderate to heavy rains.
The habagat may also bring partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms to Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon.
Meanwhile, the rest of the country may experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers due to localized thunderstorms.
PAGASA also warned of potential flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said “fair” conditions, with partly cloudy weather and a “high chance” of rain showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon or evening, will prevail throughout the country until the approaching long weekend.
PAGASA Weather Specialist Obet Badrina said the southwest monsoon (habagat) is at the edge of the country and has little to no impact as of Wednesday, Aug. 21.
Meanwhile, he said the low pressure area located 1,215 kilometers east-northeast of extreme northern Luzon is now outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR).
Badrina pointed out that there is still a slim chance of a tropical cyclone developing within the PAR in the coming days.
He said the easterlies, or warm winds from the Pacific Ocean, will be the dominant weather system, bringing warm weather until noon and a high likelihood of isolated rain showers or thunderstorms in the afternoon or evening.
In the next 24 hours, partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms may prevail over Eastern Visayas, Caraga, and Davao Region due to the easterlies.
The rest of the country may also experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers because of localized thunderstorms.
Badrina said similar weather conditions may persist until Friday, Aug. 23, during the commemoration of Ninoy Aquino Day.
By Sunday, Aug. 25, he said the habagat may again affect parts of the country, especially Mindanao.
Meanwhile, the rest of the country is expected to continue to enjoy fair weather.
These conditions may persist through National Heroes Day on Monday, Aug. 26.
Roads in La Castellana, Negros Occidental are rendered impassable on June 5, 2024 as rains spawned widespread lahar flow in the aftermath of the eruption of Kanlaon Volcano. (Photos courtesy of Mt. Kanlaon Natural Park/via Tara Yap)
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) issued a lahar advisory for Kanlaon Volcano at 11 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5, citing the ongoing threat of “lahars, muddy streamflows, or muddy run-off” downstream of the active volcano in Negros Island.
Citing the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration’s forecast for June 6 and 7, Phivolcs said heavy rainfall, with estimates of 100 and 200 millimeters (mm), is expected to affect Negros Island in the next two days.
It warned that the rains could lead to an increased volume of lahars, muddy streamflows, or muddy run-off in several downstream communities and rivers draining into the southern slopes of Kanlaon, the same areas affected by lahars on Wednesday afternoon.
Phivolcs said the lahars on Wednesday have deposited grey cohesive mud, plant debris, and gravel in at least four waterways: Tamburong Creek, flowing through Biak-na-bato and Calapnagan, La Castellana; Intiguiwan River in Guinpanaan and upstream Baji-Baji Falls in Cabacungan, La Castellana; Padudusan Falls, Masulog, Canlaon City; and the Binalbagan River, which drains the southern flank of Kanlaon Volcano.
It added that they were generally channel-confined, but flows along Tamburong Creek overflowed and deposited a few centimeters of sediment on a stretch of the main road in Biak-na-Bato, rendering it impassable to motorists.
“These lahars began approximately around 1 p.m. and lasted 25 minutes based on the seismic record. A total of 23.75 mm of rain over a two-hour period was also recorded by the All-Weather Station of the Manghumay, Mailum, Bago City Observation Station (VKMH) of the KVN. Higher rainfall volumes may have likely occurred around the summit area of the volcano,” Phivolcs said.
Due to the anticipated rainfall in the next two days, Phivolcs warned that lahars could threaten communities along the middle and lower slopes with inundation, burial, and washout.
It recommended increased vigilance and readiness among communities along rivers draining southern Kanlaon.
These communities and local government units are advised to continually monitor weather conditions and take preemptive response measures for their safety from potential lahars.
