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07/12/2025

🇵🇭 PH wins big at the 2025 World Travel Awards!
The Philippines clinches 3 major global titles:
🏆 World’s Leading Dive Destination — 7th straight year
🏆 World’s Leading City Destination — Manila (3-peat)
🏆 World’s Leading Luxury Island Destination — Boracay (back-to-back)

A proud moment for Philippine tourism and all who make our destinations world-class. ✨

Department of Tourism - Philippines World Travel Awards Gottrip Travels

05/12/2025

🌀 **Tropical Depression Update (2:00 AM)**
Wilma is now very close to **Eastern Visayas**, bringing **strong winds, heavy rain, and dangerous seas**. **TCWS #1** is up over parts of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
**Sea travel is risky** due to rough to very rough waters.
Possible **landfall in Eastern Visayas today** as it tracks westward.

Stay alert and follow local advisories.
PAGASA: [https://tinyurl.com/WilmaPH](https://tinyurl.com/WilmaPH)

23/11/2025

✨ TOURISM MASTER PLAN — DAVAO CITY
PALAFOX presents a 25-year roadmap for sustainable, world-class tourism in Davao City — a holistic vision that links architecture, urban planning, and community-led growth. Developed with the City Government of Davao, DOT, and TIEZA, this master plan maps Davao’s strengths and builds a sustainable future for tourism and local livelihoods.

🎥 Video & architectural visualization courtesy of PALAFOX.
Watch the full presentation here: /mnt/data/AQMAHfpsaGIQZlmy6rZHQ-8vHrKU5GIuMOQS7D70JZWRSbs0hFuz_b3VwKlTn6suWQQys4xCJvJkp5HD-ufBz5gnno5N2WLKUJiCXbtUkcvdwg.mp4

Davao City Beautiful Movement

18/11/2025

In the turquoise waters off Isabela City, Basilan, lies a hidden gem waiting to shine — the pristine Lampinigan Island. Known for its powdery white sand, clear blue waters, and majestic rock formations, this untouched paradise is now set to become one of Mindanao’s most promising tourism destinations.

Full story in the comment. ⬇️

16/11/2025

Siargao isn’t just landscapes — it’s spirit. 🌴✨
Exploring 15 of the island’s most iconic spots with .stark led to one realization: the real Siargao Magic comes from its people — their warmth, resilience, and the way they’ve risen stronger after Odette. 🌊💛

Every corner, every light, every story… unforgettable.
📸 .stark 🤝
🏝️ Nay Palad

16/11/2025

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | 𝐂𝐞𝐛𝐮 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜’𝐬 𝐀𝟑𝟑𝟎𝐧𝐞𝐨 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐞𝐧 𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐨𝐡𝐨𝐥-𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐨

Bohol-Panglao International Airport is set to welcome its first Airbus A330neo today as Cebu Pacific Air commences widebody operations to the airport. The inaugural service, operating as 5J 617, is flown by RP-C3912, the airline’s youngest A330neo.

Earlier this month, Cebu Pacific began deploying their A330neo to Puerto Princesa. The airline previously announced plans to roll out A330neo services to Puerto Princesa, Bohol, and Iloilo as part of its expanded widebody operations.

LEARN MORE: https://aviationupdatesph.com/2025/08/cebu-pacific-to-deploy-its-a330neo-on-select-domestic-routes/

07/11/2025

⚠️ WEATHER ALERT: Tropical Storm (FUNG-WONG)

The system is now as broad as the entire Philippine archipelago 🇵🇭🌀 and continues to strengthen. It is expected to become a typhoon soon.

📍 Forecast Landfall:
Over Luzon — late Sunday, November 9 or early Monday, November 10, 2025

🌀 What to Expect:

Strong to typhoon-force winds 🌬️

Heavy to torrential rains 🌧️

Possible flooding and storm surges 🌊

👉 Be Prepared!
Secure your homes, monitor official PAGASA updates, and stay safe indoors.
Follow DOST-PAGASA and local DRRM offices for real-time advisories.

Source: Zoom Earth

07/11/2025

🌀 **TROPICAL CYCLONE BULLETIN #2**
📅 *Issued 11:00 PM | November 7, 2025*
(FUNG-WONG)

🚨 **UWAN NOW A TYPHOON — ENTERS PH AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY**

Typhoon **Uwan (Fung-Wong)** has intensified as it moves closer toward the **Eastern Visayas–Bicol area**. PAGASA warns of **strong winds, rough seas, and possible storm surge** as early as this weekend.

📍 **Location (10:00 PM):** 1,045 km East of Eastern Visayas
💨 **Winds:** 120 km/h (gusts up to 150 km/h)
↗️ **Movement:** West-northwest at 20 km/h
🌪️ **Wind Radius:** Up to 780 km from the center

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# # # ⚠️ **Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal #1**

🕒 *Warning Lead Time:* 36 hours
💨 *Winds:* 39–61 km/h
📍 *Areas Affected:*
Parts of **Isabela, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Aurora, Rizal, Laguna, Quezon (including Polillo Islands), Romblon, Marinduque, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Albay, Catanduanes, Sorsogon, Masbate**, and portions of the **Visayas and Mindanao** including **Northern Samar, Leyte, Cebu, Bohol, Negros, Aklan, Surigao del Norte**, and **Dinagat Islands**.

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# # # 🌧️ **Rainfall & Wind Hazards**

* **Heavy rains** and **strong to typhoon-force winds** expected as Uwan intensifies further.
* **Highest possible signal:** *TCWS No. 5*
* **Gusty winds** may also affect Palawan, Visayas, and Mindanao starting **Saturday–Sunday (Nov 8–9)**.

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# # # 🌊 **Storm Surge & Coastal Flooding**

🚨 *High risk* of **life-threatening storm surge** exceeding 3 meters along **Quezon, Polillo Islands, Bicol Region (Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Albay, Catanduanes, Sorsogon)** within 48 hours.
Gale warnings are in effect across **eastern seaboards** of Southern Luzon and Visayas.

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# # # 🗺️ **Track & Intensity Outlook**

* Typhoon **Uwan** may **intensify into a Super Typhoon** by *Saturday night or Sunday morning.*
* **Potential landfall:** *Sunday night or early Monday (Nov 9–10)* over **Southern Isabela or Northern Aurora.**
* Expected to cross **Northern Luzon** and exit to the **West Philippine Sea** by *Monday afternoon.*

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🛑 **Public Advisory:**
✅ Stay updated via **PAGASA** bulletins
✅ Follow local DRRMO instructions
✅ Avoid coastal areas & suspend sea travel
✅ Prepare for possible evacuations in high-risk zones

🔗 Full details: [https://tinyurl.com/TCB-UwanPH](https://tinyurl.com/TCB-UwanPH)

05/11/2025

🌀 TROPICAL CYCLONE ADVISORY #4
📅 Issued 11:00 PM | Nov 5, 2025
📍 Tropical Depression (outside PAR)
(name upon entry)

⚠️ Heads up, Luzon!
A developing tropical depression east of Mindanao is now moving west-northwest and is forecast to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) by Friday night or Saturday morning (Nov 7–8). Once inside, it will be named “Uwan.”

🌊 Key Highlights:

Location: 1,770 km East of Northeastern Mindanao (8.7°N, 142.4°E)

Winds: 55 km/h, gusts up to 70 km/h

Movement: West-northwest at 15 km/h

Wind radius: Up to 550 km from the center

🔮 Forecast & Potential Impact:

Expected to rapidly intensify into a Typhoon by Friday and possibly a Super Typhoon by Saturday.

Potential landfall: Monday (Nov 10) over Northern or Central Luzon, likely at or near peak strength.

Wind Signals: May be raised as early as Friday evening or Saturday morning.

High-risk conditions: Heavy rains, destructive winds, storm surge, and coastal flooding possible starting Sunday (Nov 9).

Rough to very rough seas expected over most Luzon and eastern seaboards of Visayas and Mindanao by the weekend.

🛑 Public Advisory:

Stay alert for PAGASA bulletins and local DRRMO advisories.

Avoid sea travel in affected areas once gale warnings are issued.

Prepare emergency kits and monitor updates regularly.

🔗 Full details: pagasa.dost.gov.ph

03/11/2025

🌊 STORM SURGE WARNING #06
📅 Issued 8:00 PM | Nov 3, 2025
🌀 Tropical Cyclone (Kalmaegi)

🚨 A HIGH RISK of LIFE-THREATENING STORM SURGE is expected within the next 24 hours!
🌧️ Rising sea water and strong waves may cause inundation in low-lying coastal communities.

⚠️ Areas at Risk:
🔴 Over 3 meters: Dinagat Islands, Eastern Samar, Leyte, Samar (Western Samar), Southern Leyte, Surigao del Norte
🟠 2.1–3 meters: Eastern Samar, Southern Leyte, Surigao del Norte
🟡 1–2 meters: Agusan del Norte, Aklan, Antique, Biliran, Bohol, Camiguin, Capiz, Cebu, Guimaras, Iloilo, Masbate, Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental, Northern Samar, Palawan, Mindoro (Or./Occ.), Romblon, Siquijor, Surigao del Sur

🌊 What To Do:
🚫 Stay away from beaches and coastal areas
🚤 Cancel all sea trips and marine activities
🏃‍♀️ Move to higher ground immediately
📡 Follow PAGASA for real-time updates

🔗 For more info: pagasa.dost.gov.ph

03/11/2025

02/11/2025

🌕 Don’t Miss the Year’s Brightest Moon!✨

Get ready for the Beaver Supermoon, the year’s brightest full moon, lighting up the night sky from November 3 to 5, 2025 — with its peak brilliance in the early morning of November 5.

Among 2025’s eight supermoons, this one stands out — it’s the closest full moon to Earth and part of an enchanting supermoon parade, marking the third of four consecutive supermoons in a row.

So mark your calendars, find an open sky, and let the Beaver Supermoon remind you just how magical our universe can be. 🌙💫

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