Philippine Weather Update July 4 2012

Latest Weather Bulletin from Mang Tani of GMA News 7
 


Here's the latest detailed report from Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAG-ASA).

 ISSUED AT: 5:00 PM 04 JULY 2012
VALID BEGINNING: 5:00 PM TODAY UNTIL 5:00 PM TOMORROW

SYNOPSIS: At 2:00 p.m. today, the Low Pressure Area (LPA) was estimated based on satellite and surface data at 250 km Northwest of Iba, Zambales (17.6°N, 118.8°E).

FORECAST: The whole country will experience mostly cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms becoming cloudy with widespread rains over the Western section of Luzon which may trigger flash floods and landslides. Moderate to strong winds blowing from the southwest to south will prevail over Northern Luzon and the coastal waters along this area will be moderate to rough. Elsewhere, winds will be light to moderate coming from the south to southwest with slight to moderate seas.

Binay Rallies Local Officials In Fight Against Illegal Recruitment

Vice President Jejomar C. Binay has urged local government officials to help the national government fight illegal recruitment and human trafficking.

Binay, concurrent chairman emeritus of the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking and chairman of the Presidential Task Force Against Illegal Recruitment, noted that local officials are the first to know if there are cases of illegal recruitment and human trafficking in their area.

"Local government officials know their surroundings better. So I'm asking their support to fight this menace especially in the provinces,” he said in a statement.

Binay had also urged the public to report to authorities suspected transit homes of illegal recruitment and human trafficking syndicates.

“If you notice that some strangers are renting out an empty house in your neighborhood and filling it up with women, then please get in touch with us. We need the public’s help and cooperation to fight human trafficking,” Binay said.

On the other hand, the Vice President asked those who are planning to work abroad to inquire with the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) first to make sure that the jobs are legitimate.

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