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Wednesday, June 4, 2025
With rainy season, heat index alerts suspended
A delivery rider motors his way through rain in La Trinidad, Benguet yesterday. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration officially declared the start of the rainy season on Monday. - Andy Zapata Jr.
Christine Boton - The Philippine Star
June 4, 2025 | 12:00am
With rainy season, heat index alerts suspended
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) yesterday announced the suspension of its daily heat index advisories, following the official declaration of the rainy season.
In a Facebook statement, PAGASA said the issuance of daily heat index information has been paused and will resume on March 1, 2026, in time for the hot and dry season in many areas of the country.
“During this period, it is important to focus on providing accurate and timely information related to hazards and potential impacts associated with the rainy season,” the agency said.
Despite the suspension, PAGASA assured the public that heat index data from its automatic weather stations, as well as the iHeatMap, remain accessible through the Department of Science and Technology’s official website.
Authorities also advised residents in regions still experiencing warm weather conditions to stay updated with local government advisories and take appropriate precautions to safeguard health and safety.
The heat index measures the apparent temperature felt by the human body, factoring in both air temperature and humidity. It is commonly used to assess risks of heat-related illnesses such as heat stroke and dehydration, especially during peak summer months.
With the rainy season now underway, PAGASA is shifting focus to monitoring rainfall, potential flooding and other weather hazards that typically accompany the wet months.
Rains in Luzon, Mindanao
The southwest monsoon and the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) are currently influencing weather conditions in the Philippines, bringing rains to parts of Luzon and Mindanao, according to PAGASA.
There are no tropical cyclones or low-pressure areas within or near the Philippine area of responsibility, but these two weather systems are producing significant rainfall across the country.
The monsoon remains dominant over Luzon, bringing scattered to widespread rains to provinces such as Ilocos, Zambales, Bataan, Tarlac, Pampanga, Benguet and Abra.
Metro Manila is also expected to experience isolated showers, with clearer skies in the morning giving way to localized thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening.
These conditions are typical of the southwest monsoon, which pulls in warm, moisture-laden air from the West Philippine Sea and causes prolonged rainfall, particularly on the western side of Luzon.
In Mindanao, the ITCZ continues to trigger rain over the southern region, particularly in Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, Sultan Kudarat, South Cotabato, Sarangani, Davao Occidental and Davao Oriental. The persistent convergence of winds in this area is causing heavy downpours and thunderstorms, increasing the risk of flash floods and landslides, especially in mountainous and low-lying communities.
lsewhere in the country, including Palawan, the Visayas and other parts of Mindanao, fair weather is expected for most of the day. However, localized thunderstorms remain a possibility in the late afternoon and evening, particularly in areas where heat and moisture are high.
Air temperatures across the country remain within seasonal ranges. Metro Manila is experiencing temperatures between 25 to 33 degrees Celsius. In Tuguegarao, temperatures are rising to 35 degrees, while Baguio City remains cool with a low of 16 degrees and a high of 21. Other key cities such as Legazpi, Tagaytay, Cebu, Tacloban, Zamboanga and Davao are reporting highs between 31 to 34 degrees Celsius.
Communities in flood- and landslide-prone areas are advised to take precautionary measures and remain alert for emergency advisories.
Prepare for monsoon
Meanwhile, the Department of the Interior and Local Government directed local government units (LGUs) to prepare for the impact of the monsoon in their communities.
DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla ordered LGUs to adopt proactive measures anchored on the Operation Listo protocols for hydrometeorological hazards.
Remulla said local chief executives should ensure their emergency operations centers are functional and with adequate personnel and equipment.
They should also activate their local incident management teams.
Local governments must also identify and prepare evacuation centers with essential facilities such as sanitation, medical aid and designated areas for senior citizens and other vulnerable groups.
Apart from evacuation centers, LGUs must also revise their contingency and action plans based on assessments of areas prone to flooding, storm surges and landslides.
To ensure readiness, Remulla said simulation drills and community exercises should be conducted to test response and evacuation procedures.
The DILG urged local officials to strictly implement no-build zones in high-risk areas, and ensure that emergency services and supply chains remain operational. — Emmanuel Tupas
Philippine mangoes break into Italian market in first-ever export
Dominique Nicole Flores - Philstar.com June 3, 2025 | 4:49pm
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine mangoes have officially arrived in Italy, marking the first commercial shipment of the fruit to the country, with over half a ton exported, according to the Department of Agriculture.
Pangasinan farms supplied the mangoes for the first export batch, it added.
In a statement on Tuesday, June 3, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the latest export should “encourage” local mango farmers “to aim for premium quality” as it would also generate more jobs and increase income for the agricultural sector.
The Department of Trade and Industry said the mango industry is a source of livelihood for around 2.5 million farmers.
Globally, Tiu Laurel said the Rome debut would also attract investments from the government and private sector, boosting the competitiveness of Philippine mangoes.
The country is also among the top exporters of fresh and dried mangoes in the international market.
“It shows what can happen when public institutions, private initiative, and overseas Filipinos work together to elevate Philippine products to global standards,” Tiu Laurel added.
According to the Philippine Mango Industry Roadmap 2021–2025, target export markets for Philippine mangoes include China, the European Union, Japan, Russia, South Korea and the United Arab Emirates. Its main competitor in these markets is Thai mangoes.
The inaugural commercial shipment was backed by Filipino entrepreneurs, the Department of Agriculture and the Philippine Embassy in Rome.
This includes small Filipino business owners in Rome and members of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce in Italy, according to the report of Agriculture Attaché to Italy Josyline Javelosa.
Despite lacking experience in importing fresh produce, the report said entrepreneurs were able to introduce Philippine mangoes to the Italian market with the DA’s technical support and assistance in complying with Italy's strict import regulations.
To meet Italy’s health standards, the Bureau of Plant Industry ensured that the mango farms where the goods were sourced had proper sanitary certification.
The DA said exporting Philippine mangoes also aligns with the country’s goal of building “sustainable, climate-resilient agricultural value chains.”
Mangos have also been identified as the “flagship commodity” under the Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) One Country One Priority Product Initiative.
The Philippines has also committed to this by enrolling mangoes in the FAO’s global program that links national agricultural goals with donor and development support.
“This export milestone reflects the Philippines’ commitment to green agriculture and inclusive development,” Javelosa said.
The DA said it also proposed a $50 million project to sustainably support 27,000 additional mango farming households during an investment pitch in Rome in October 2024.
“With this first shipment, Philippine mangoes are now poised to win over Italian consumers — not just as a tropical delicacy, but as a symbol of agricultural resilience, diaspora unity, and global ambition,” the agency said.
HOT TEA: Wise celebrity
By Annalyn S. Jusay
Published Jun 4, 2025 07:51 am
What's in a tea?
This celebrity may be young, but she is proving to be wise beyond her years. We heard from the grapevine that she now owns a coveted piece of real estate in an upscale neighborhood in the US, where the median property price exceeds $5 million.
This is aside from the mansions she now owns in the north and south of Metro Manila. Not one, not two, but three! The properties were reportedly "gifts" from her much-older beau.
Our insider commented that “she now owns more homes than the number of years they’ve been together - wais talaga!"
The feather in her cap would be when he finally gets to marry her, if he succeeds in getting some "legalities" out of his way.
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