Typhoon Opong (Bualoi), the Philippines’ 15th tropical cyclone for 2025, is threatening many areas in Luzon and the Visayas, including Metro Manila and the rest of Southern Luzon. It could make landfall first in Eastern Visayas and then in Bicol on Friday, September 26, carrying torrential rain and fierce winds.
The southwest monsoon or habagat is also affecting several provinces on the western side of the country.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) warned the public to be on alert for hazards, including floods, landslides, and storm surges.
Bookmark this page for PAGASA forecasts on Opong and the southwest monsoon — including updates on the typhoon’s track, tropical cyclone wind signals, rainfall warnings, and storm surge warnings — as well as the latest news, photos, and videos from affected areas.
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19 mins ago
Evacuees in Libon, Albay
Several families affected by Typhoon Opong (Bualoi) seek shelter at the Pantao District Hospital in Libon, Albay, on Thursday, September 25.
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Photo from Pantao District Hospital
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25 mins ago
Saints Peter and Paul Parish in Albay shelters evacuees
The Saints Peter and Paul Parish in Polangui, Albay, opens its doors to evacuees from Barangay Centro Occidental amid Typhoon Opong (Bualoi) on Thursday, September 25.
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2 hours ago
Opong intensifies into typhoon
PAGASA said Opong (Bualoi) intensified from a severe tropical storm into a typhoon on Thursday evening, September 25.
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2 hours ago
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We are monitoring reports from the ground in light of Severe Tropical Storm Opong (Bualoi) and southwest monsoon or habagat.
Help provide reliable information by posting about the situation in your area. Share your updates and photos with us in the Project Agos chat room.
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3 hours ago
Preemptive evacuations in Calabarzon
Over 3,000 families in Calabarzon have evacuated on Thursday, September 25, in preparation for the onslaught of Severe Tropical Storm Opong (Bualoi).
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3 hours ago
Around 347 residents seek shelter at Polangui, Albay parish
Around 347 residents in Polangui, Albay, take shelter at Saints Peter and Paul Parish as of 6:30 pm on Thursday, September 25, amid Severe Tropical Storm Opong (Bualoi).
Photo from Peter Paul Polangui Albay via CBCP News
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4 hours ago
At least 170 residents evacuated in Northern Samar
At least 170 residents who evacuated from the coastal areas of Barangay Dalakit in Catarman, Northern Samar, are currently taking shelter in the capitol gym. Governor Harris Ongchuan urged all residents living in low-lying and coastal areas to evacuate.
Following the suspension of sea travel on Wednesday, September 24, the Philippine Coast Guard reported at least 231 stranded passengers and 180 rolling cargoes at the ports of Allen and San Isidro.
Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Officer Josiah Echano told Rappler that the province’s rescue personnel are on standby for immediate deployment. All medical staff of the Northern Samar Provincial Hospital are on alert, while basic needs, such as essential food and water supplies, have been prepositioned throughout the province.
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4 hours ago
Gubat, Sorsogon residents seek refuge in parish church
Residents in Gubat, Sorsogon, seek shelter at St. Anthony of Padua Parish Church on Thursday, September 25, as Severe Tropical Storm Opong (Bualoi) approaches the Bicol Region.
Photo from San Antonio de Padua Parish Gubat via CBCP News
Photo from San Antonio de Padua Parish Gubat via CBCP News
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5 hours ago
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