National Philippine TV Ratrings (Urban + Rural): March 6-12, 2015

Total Philippines (Urban + Rural)
Source: Kantar Media / TNS

NOTES:

1. “Dream Dad” kept its momentum and charmed primetime viewers even more last night (March 12) with a national TV rating of 34.9% beating its newest rival series “Pari ‘Koy” that only scored 17.8%.

2. “Kapamilya Deal Or No Deal” continued its “Lucky” streak last Thursday (March 12) with (10.8%) vs. “Reporter’s Notebook” (7.2%).

3. “Oh My G!” ruled the morning block yesterday (March 12) with 15.5%.

4. Isabelle Daza’s first “Maalaala Mo Kaya” was the most watched TV program last weekend (March 7 and 8) with a national TV rating of 29.5%

06 March 2015 Comparative  Total Philippines (Urban+ Rural)   Ratings Data: ABS-CBN vs. GMA7 and TV5  
Source: Kantar Media / TNS

Kape’t Pandasal (0.4%) / Tnt Tapatan Ni Tunying (Replay) (0.8%) vs. Alisto! (Replay) (1.1%)
Umagang Kay Ganda (3.7%) vs. Unang Hirit (3.4%)
Kris Tv (5.2%) vs. One Piece (5.5%) / Pokemon (6.7%) / Dragon Ball (7.8%)
Spongebob Squarepants (4.6%) vs. Detective Conan (9.0%)
Remi Nobody’s Girl (5.8%) vs. Fairytail (9.2%)
Cedie Ang Munting Prinsipe (7.3%) vs. Slamdunk (9.7%)
Kapamilya Blockbusters (11.6%) vs. Knock Out (9.1%) / Corazon Indomable (7.8%) / Women In The Sun (8.0%)
Oh My G! (14.5%) vs. The Ryzza Mae Show (8.7%)
It’s Showtime (15.5%) vs. Eat… Bulaga! (13.1%)
Flordeliza (12.2%) vs. The Half Sisters (15.5%)
Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita (12.6%) vs. Yagit (14.1%)
Fated To Love You (12.1%) / TNT Tapatan Ni Tunying (9.6%) vs. Kailan Ba Tama Ang Mali? (10.4%)
Kapamilya Deal Or No Deal (10.9%) vs. Love Hotline (7.5%) / Fall In Love With Me (6.9%)
Bagito (17.3%) vs. Future’s Choice (8.7%)
TV Patrol (27.9%) vs. 24 Oras (15.3%) vs. Aksyon (3.4%)
Dream Dad (34.4%) vs. More Than Words (17.0%) vs. PBA All Star Palawan 2015 (Live) (5.8%)
Forevermore (33.8%) vs. Once Upon A Kiss (16.8%) vs. Wattpad Presents (2.5%)
Two Wives (22.8%) vs. Second Chances (13.1%) vs. The Vampire Diaries (3.7%)
Aquino & Abunda Tonight (11.9%) / Unforgettable Love (8.2%) vs. Bubble Gang (11.5%) vs. Extreme Series Kaya Mo Ba ‘To? (1.8%) / Aksyon Tonite (0.9%)
Bandila (3.5%) vs. Saksi Liga Ng Katotohanan (4.5%)  vs. Reaksyon (0.3%) / Astig Sa Sports Walang Tsamba (0.2%)
Banana Nite (1.6%) / O Shopping (0.7%) vs. Tim Yap Show (1.5%) vs. Shop Japan (0.0%)

07 March 2015 Comparative  Total Philippines (Urban+ Rural)   Ratings Data: ABS-CBN vs. GMA7 and TV5  
Source: Kantar Media / TNS     

Sa Kabukiran (0.9%) vs. Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko (1.5%)
Salamat Dok (2.3%) vs. Pinoy Md Mga Doktor Ng Bayan (3.4%)
Swak Na Swak (2.7%) vs. The Smurfs (7.2%)
Angel Wings (3.3%) vs. Kamen Rider Ooo (9.5%)
Math Tinik (3.1%) vs. Tom & Jerry Kids Show (10.9%)
The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron Boy Genius (3.6%) vs. Angry Birds Toons (11.5%)
Spongebob Squarepants (6.0%) vs. Cross Fight B-Daman (10.3%)
Superbook (Reimagined) (7.8%) vs. Magic Kaito Kid The Phantom Thief (10.3%)
2014-2015 NBA Regular Season (Live) (7.7%) vs. Sarap Diva (8.5%) / Maynila (Larawan Ng Bansa) (10.3%)
It’s Showtime (14.8%) vs. Eat… Bulaga! (13.2%) / GMA Tales Of Horror (9.2%)
Ipaglaban Mo (14.4%) vs. Wish Ko Lang! (8.7%)
Failon Ngayon (9.1%) vs. Startalk (8.0%)
S.O.C.O. (A Scene of The Crime Operatives) (9.9%) vs. Imbestigador (8.3%)
TV Patrol Weekend (9.6%) vs. 24 Oras Weekend (8.7%) vs. Movie Max 5 (3.6%)
Mga Kwento Ni Marc Logan (16.3%) / Home Sweetie Home (22.4%) vs. Pepito Manaloto Ang Tunay Na Kuwento (15.5%)
MMK Ang Tahanan Mo ‘Manika’ (29.5%) vs. Magpakailanman (20.7%) vs. Tropa Mo Ko Unli Spoof (3.5%) / 2 1/2 Daddies (3.5%)
Ang Tinig Natin The Ultimate Kapamilya Song Hits (22.8%) vs. Celebrity Bluff (17.7%) / I-Witness The GMA Documentaries (11.8%) vs. Everybody Hapi (3.5%)
Banana Split Extra Scoop (10.8%) / The Bottom Line With Boy Abunda (2.5%) vs. Kapuso Movie Night (9.3%) vs. Call Me Papa Jack (1.1%) vs. Kaya. (0.4%)
O Shopping (0.4%) vs. Walang Tulugan With Master Showman (1.5%) vs. Shop Japan (0.1%)

08 March 2015 Comparative  Total Philippines (Urban+ Rural)   Ratings Data: ABS-CBN vs. GMA7 and TV5  
Source: Kantar Media / TNS     

The Healing Eucharist (4.7%) vs. Kapuso Sine Klasika (3.0%)
Swak Na Swak (4.0%) vs. Grimm’s Fairy Tales (7.7%)
Salamat Dok (3.2%) vs. Kamen Rider Ooo (8.8%) / Tom & Jerry Kids Show (10.7%)
My Giant Friend (4.1%) vs. Monsuno (11.0%)
Max Steel (4.6%) vs. Aha (9.2%)
Super Book (Classic) (6.9%) vs. Born To Be Wild (10.0%)
Matanglawin (9.0%) vs. I Bilib Featuring: Is It Possible? (8.9%)
Fight Review: Donnie Nietes (8.8%) vs. Superhero Sunday (13.9%)
ASAP 20 (11.3%) vs. Kapuso Movie Festival (Sunday) (18.8%)
Luv U (9.9%) vs. Sunday All Stars (10.1%)
The Buzz 15 (7.1%) vs. GMA Blockbusters (12.6%)
TV Patrol Weekend (7.1%) / Goin’ Bulilit (9.4%) vs. 24 Oras Weekend (9.2%) vs. PBA All Star Palawan 2015 (Live) (6.4%)
Wansapanataym ‘Remote Ni Eric’ (14.7%) vs. Vampire Ang Daddy Ko (13.1%)
Rated K Handa Na Ba Kayo? (23.0%) vs. Ismol Family (19.4%)
Ang Tinig Natin The Ultimate Kapamilya Song Hits (23.1%) / Gandang Gabi Vice (19.2%) vs. Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho (23.2%) vs. Mac And Chiz (3.8%) / Move It Clash Of The Streetdancers (2.2%)
Sunday’s Best (6.5%) vs. Chiz & Heart Love Finally (8.2%) vs. Wow Mali Lakas Ng Tama! (2.1%) vs. Wattpad Presents (1.8%)
O Shopping (0.9%) vs. Top 20 Funniest (3.4%) / Diyos At Bayan (0.7%) vs. Shop Japan (0.3%)

09 March 2015 Comparative  Total Philippines (Urban+ Rural)   Ratings Data: ABS-CBN vs. GMA7 and TV5  
Source: Kantar Media / TNS    

Kape’t Pandasal (0.3%) / Maniwala Ka Kaya Mo Mission Possible (Replay) (0.6%) vs. Powerhouse (Replay) (0.6%)
Umagang Kay Ganda (3.4%) vs. Unang Hirit (3.3%)
Kris Tv (4.1%) vs. One Piece (5.3%) / Pokemon (6.5%) / Dragon Ball (7.8%)
Spongebob Squarepants (3.7%) vs. Detective Conan (8.5%)
Remi Nobody’s Girl (5.2%) vs. Fairytail (9.1%)
Cedie Ang Munting Prinsipe (6.6%) vs. Slamdunk (9.1%)
Kapamilya Blockbusters (12.4%) vs. Knock Out (10.1%) / Corazon Indomable (8.0%) / Women In The Sun (9.2%)
Oh My G! (15.8%) vs. The Ryzza Mae Show (10.8%)
It’s Showtime (14.6%) vs. Eat… Bulaga! (14.0%)
Flordeliza (12.1%) vs. The Half Sisters (15.2%)
Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita (12.5%) vs. Yagit (14.3%)
Fated To Love You (11.9%) vs. Kailan Ba Tama Ang Mali? (10.8%)
Maniwala Ka Kaya Mo Mission Possible (9.6%) vs. Alisto! (7.9%)
Kapamilya Deal Or No Deal (11.5%) vs. Fall In Love With Me (7.1%)
Bagito (17.0%) vs. Future’s Choice (9.4%)
TV Patrol (26.2%) vs. 24 Oras (16.2%) vs. Aksyon (3.3%)
Dream Dad (32.5%) vs. Pari ‘Koy (17.0%) vs. Movie Max 5 (5.9%)
Forevermore (32.7%) vs. Once Upon A Kiss (15.9%) / The Vampire Diaries (2.3%) vs. Wattpad Presents (2.7%)
Two Wives (23.0%) vs. Second Chances (12.6%)
Aquino & Abunda Tonight (10.7%) / Unforgettable Love (7.1%) vs. Empress Ki (13.1%) vs. Extreme Series Kaya Mo Ba ‘To? (1.3%) / Aksyon Tonite (0.8%)
Bandila (3.1%) vs. Saksi Liga Ng Katotohanan (5.4%) / Front Row (3.0%) vs. Reaksyon (0.2%) / Demolition Job (0.2%)
Mukha (1.2%) / O Shopping (0.3%) vs. Tim Yap Show (1.5%) vs. Shop Japan (0.0%)

10 March 2015 Comparative  Total Philippines (Urban+ Rural)   Ratings Data: ABS-CBN vs. GMA7 and TV5  
Source: Kantar Media / TNS   

Kape’t Pandasal (0.2%) / 3-In-1 (Replay) (0.5%) vs. I-Witness The GMA Documentaries (Replay) (0.7%)
Umagang Kay Ganda (3.7%) vs. Unang Hirit (2.8%)
Kris Tv (4.9%) vs. One Piece (5.7%) / Pokemon (7.1%) / Dragon Ball (8.3%) / Detective Conan (9.5%)
Spongebob Squarepants (5.3%) / Remi Nobody’s Girl (5.9%) vs. Fairytail (10.1%)
Cedie Ang Munting Prinsipe (6.4%) vs. Slamdunk (9.9%)
Kapamilya Blockbusters (12.3%) vs. Knock Out (10.9%) / Corazon Indomable (8.6%) / Women In The Sun (8.7%)
Oh My G! (15.9%) vs. The Ryzza Mae Show (8.9%)
It’s Showtime (13.8%) vs. Eat… Bulaga! (13.3%)
Flordeliza (12.8%) vs. The Half Sisters (15.1%)
Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita (13.3%) vs. Yagit (14.2%)
Fated To Love You (12.6%) vs. Kailan Ba Tama Ang Mali? (9.3%)
3-In-1 (9.4%) vs. Tunay Na Buhay (6.4%)
Kapamilya Deal Or No Deal (10.8%) vs. Fall In Love With Me (6.5%)
Bagito (16.4%) vs. Future’s Choice (8.7%)
TV Patrol (26.6%) vs. 24 Oras (14.6%) vs. Aksyon (3.1%)
Dream Dad (33.9%) vs. Pari ‘Koy (15.7%) vs. Movie Max 5 (6.9%)
Forevermore (33.3%) vs. Once Upon A Kiss (16.0%) vs. Wattpad Presents (2.6%)
Two Wives (25.9%) vs. Second Chances (13.0%) / The Vampire Diaries (3.4%)
Aquino & Abunda Tonight (13.8%) / Unforgettable Love (8.3%) vs. Empress Ki (13.5%) vs. Extreme Series Kaya Mo Ba ‘To? (1.4%) vs. Aksyon Tonite (0.6%)
Bandila (3.6%) vs. Saksi Liga Ng Katotohanan (5.7%) vs. Reaksyon (0.3%)
Banana Nite (1.9%) vs. Stan Lee’s Superhumans (3.0%) vs. Numero (0.2%)
O Shopping (0.5%) vs. Tim Yap Show (1.2%) vs. Shop Japan (0.1%)

11 March 2015 Comparative  Total Philippines (Urban+ Rural)   Ratings Data: ABS-CBN vs. GMA7 and TV5  
Source: Kantar Media / TNS       

Kape’t Pandasal (0.2%) / Realitv Mga Bidyong Nakakabilib (Replay) (0.6%) vs. Tunay Na Buhay (Replay) (1.0%)
Umagang Kay Ganda (3.1%) vs. Unang Hirit (3.1%)
Kris Tv (4.9%) vs. One Piece (6.5%) / Pokemon (8.2%) / Dragon Ball (10.2%) / Detective Conan (10.9%)
Spongebob Squarepants (5.9%) vs. Fairytail (10.8%)
Remi Nobody’s Girl (6.8%) / Cedie Ang Munting Prinsipe (8.9%) vs. Slamdunk (10.7%)
Kapamilya Blockbusters (13.7%) vs. Knock Out (10.8%) / Corazon Indomable (9.3%) / Women In The Sun (8.9%)
Oh My G! (16.2%) vs. The Ryzza Mae Show (9.9%)
It’s Showtime (14.5%) vs. Eat… Bulaga! (13.4%)
Flordeliza (12.7%) vs. The Half Sisters (15.8%)
Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita (12.2%) vs. Yagit (13.5%)
Fated To Love You (12.4%) vs. Kailan Ba Tama Ang Mali? (10.7%)
Realitv Mga Bidyong Nakakabilib (9.8%) vs. Powerhouse (8.7%)
Kapamilya Deal Or No Deal (12.7%) vs. Fall In Love With Me (8.5%)
Bagito (19.4%) vs. Future’s Choice (10.2%)
TV Patrol (27.3%) vs. 24 Oras (16.3%) vs. Aksyon (3.7%)
Dream Dad (34.5%) vs. Pari ‘Koy (16.9%) vs. PLDT Home Telpad Pba 2015 Commissioner’s Cup (Live) (6.5%)
Forevermore (33.5%) vs. Once Upon A Kiss (16.0%) vs. Wattpad Presents (2.1%)
Two Wives (25.5%) vs. Second Chances (12.6%) vs. The Vampire Diaries (2.5%)
Aquino & Abunda Tonight (12.2%) / Unforgettable Love (7.4%) vs. Empress Ki (13.4%) vs. Extreme Series Kaya Mo Ba ‘To? (1.1%)
Bandila (3.0%) vs. Saksi Liga Ng Katotohanan (5.9%) / Earth Flight (3.0%) vs. Aksyon Tonite (0.4%) / Reaksyon (0.1%) / History With Lourd Tsismis Noon Kasaysayan Ngayon (0.1%)
Banana Nite (1.4%) / O Shopping (0.5%) vs. Tim Yap Show (1.3%) vs. Shop Japan (0.0%)

12 March 2015 Comparative  Total Philippines (Urban+ Rural)   Ratings Data: ABS-CBN vs. GMA7 and TV5  
Source: Kantar Media / TNS 

Umagang Kay Ganda (3.6%) vs. Unang Hirit (3.6%)
Kris Tv (5.2%) vs. One Piece (6.5%) / Pokemon (9.4%) / Dragon Ball (10.6%) / Detective Conan (11.4%)
Spongebob Squarepants (6.3%) vs. Fairytail (11.4%)
Remi Nobody’s Girl (7.7%) / Cedie Ang Munting Prinsipe (8.7%) vs. Slamdunk (10.3%)
Kapamilya Blockbusters (12.6%) vs. Knock Out (10.7%) / Corazon Indomable (9.6%) / Women In The Sun (8.7%)
Oh My G! (15.5%) vs. The Ryzza Mae Show (9.5%)
It’s Showtime (13.9%) vs. Eat… Bulaga! (14.4%)
Flordeliza (12.8%) vs. The Half Sisters (17.7%)
Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita (12.3%) vs. Yagit (16.6%)
Fated To Love You (12.4%) / Sports U Ikaw Ang Panalo! (9.5%) vs. Kailan Ba Tama Ang Mali? (11.0%)
Kapamilya Deal Or No Deal (10.8%) vs. Reporter’s Notebook (7.2%) / Fall In Love With Me (6.8%)
Bagito (18.1%) vs. Future’s Choice (9.2%)
TV Patrol (28.1%) vs. 24 Oras (17.0%) vs. Aksyon (3.3%)
Dream Dad (34.9%) vs. Pari ‘Koy (17.8%) vs. Movie Max 5 (6.7%)
Forevermore (31.1%) vs. Once Upon A Kiss (20.4%) vs. Wattpad Presents (2.6%)
Two Wives (24.5%) vs. Second Chances (14.9%) vs. The Vampire Diaries (2.8%)
Aquino & Abunda Tonight (13.0%) / Unforgettable Love (8.3%) vs. Empress Ki (13.1%) vs. Extreme Series Kaya Mo Ba ‘To? (1.4%)
Bandila (3.6%) vs. Saksi Liga Ng Katotohanan (6.1%) vs. Aksyon Tonite (0.7%) / Reaksyon (0.3%)
Banana Nite (1.9%) vs. Human Planet (3.3%) vs. Unang Tikim (0.2%)
O Shopping (0.8%) vs. Tim Yap Show (1.2%) vs. Shop Japan (0.1%)

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Who’s the fairest of them all? 18 Pinay Celebrities Who Celebrated Their 18th Birthday

In  the Philippines, a woman who turns 18 is usually honoured in a tradition called debut. Known as the coming-of-age celebration, a debut party can be a formal or informal event that usually involves a ceremony wherein a handpicked entourage of 18 roses, 18 treasures, as well as 18 shots honor the debutante.

Filipina celebrities usually throw grand debut parties that always make it to the headlines and spreads of fashion magazines. Their gowns, details of the parties, and celebrity guests become the talk-of-the-town for quite some time. After all, a woman is thought to be at her most beautiful when she turns 18.

We’ve rounded up 18 of the most beautiful Filipina celebrities who celebrated their 18th birthday. Help us decide who’s the most beautiful debutante from our list.

Check out the full story here: http://www.thedailypedia.com/2015/03/filipina-celebrities-celebrate-18th-birthday/

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What’s next for Rachelle Ann Go

Two months before her one-year contract with “Miss Saigon” expires, Rachelle Ann Go is thinking of extending her stay in London.

However, it might no longer be for the famed West End musical where she’s been playing the role of Gigi Van Tranh since May last year.

“Yes, I am (extending in London) but not in ‘Miss Saigon’ anymore. I am moving on, trying another musical,” Rachelle said. “I have a lot in mind but I still don’t know what’s going to happen. Abangan na lang natin kung anong mangyayari. I’m very excited.”
If her plan to do another musical in London does not push through, Rachelle will return to Manila.

“Hopefully, pabalik-balik (sa Manila). Kapag may mga projects, balik lang din. Kung wala akong susunod na musical, I’ll come back here in Manila and do my job.”
Rachelle’s contract with “Miss Saigon” expires on May 9.

Fulfilled and happy

Rachelle has been earning recognition and positive feedback for her performance in the West End musical. She won two awards, including Best Featured Actress in a Musical from the 2014 Broadway World West End Awards and Best Supporting Actress in a Musical from the 15th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards.

“I’m very thankful. Hindi ko in-expect na mare-recognize ako. Sinusundan ko lang ang pangarap ko, na I love to perform. Bonus na lang na ma-recognize. Nakaka-amaze kasi napapansin ’yung mga talents ng mga Pinoy,” she said.

These awards and honor serve as Rachelle’s inspiration to do better and love her craft more.

“Noong nakuha ko iyon, may purpose din pala. Sabi nga ni Jonjon Briones (‘Miss Saigon’s’ The Engineer), nagpe-perform kami every night, may ma-touch lang kami na isang puso, malaking bagay na iyon as an actor,” she said.

With the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of performing in a West End musical at hand, Rachelle now considers herself an actress.

“I never really considered myself before as an actress. Singer lang talaga. Ngayon, ini-embrace ko na; I’m an actress,” she said.

Rachelle takes with her all lessons she acquired from the “Miss Saigon” experience. It has taught her to be more independent and disciplined as a person and as an artist.

“As an artist, nag-grow talaga ako. Siguro iyon din ang purpose bakit ako napunta sa London, to grow as a person and as an artist. Discipline-wise, iba din nagawa ng theatre sa buhay ko,” she said.

Still single

Rachelle has been chosen by Disney Channel Asia to sing and star in the music video of the song “A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes” for the launch and promotion of “Cinderella.”

Just like Cinderella, Rachelle hopes to have her own “Prince Charming” someday though right now, she’s not actively looking for love.

“I’m not searching, I’m just waiting. Like Cinderella, dumating lang sa buhay niya. It will come. I don’t want to search for it,” she said.

image: http://www.mb.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/rachelle-ann1-238x300.jpg

Rachelle Ann Go (Walt Disney Studios); Lily James plays the titular role in ‘Cinderella’ (main photo)
Rachelle Ann Go (Walt Disney Studios); Lily James plays the titular role in ‘Cinderella’ (main photo)
Late last year, Rachelle was rumored to be dating her “Miss Saigon” co-star Dale Evans because of their sweet exchanges on social media. Dale also called her ‘Mahal’ in one of his online posts.
Asked if she is seeing anyone in London, she said, “Puro beki kasi eh. Tawag kasi nila sa akin ‘mahal’; tinuturuan namin sila mag-Tagalog.”

It doesn’t matter to Rachelle if a guy comes from showbiz or not as long as he is God-fearing.
“I want someone who will lead me, God-fearing, family-oriented, ma-respeto. Number one, God-fearing, has the same faith,” she said.

It is a big honor for Rachelle to have been picked for “A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes.” Disney Channel Asia even flew to London to record and produce her song and video.

“Full production ito sa Disney studio. I could not believe it, parang Hollywood. My mom surprised me (visited her in London) pa, regalo ng Disney sa akin,” she said.

Her close friend Sarah Geronimo was previously chosen by Disney Channel Asia to sing the song “The Glow.”

“I’m very happy kasi parang kapatid ko na iyon eh,” Rachelle said of her colleague. “We had dinner sa restaurant nila, kaming mga Champions. We’re very happy kasi pangarap namin iyon eh, noong bata pa lang kami na maging Disney princess. Tapos ngayon nagagawa namin,” she said.

Being a big dreamer like Cinderella, Rachelle can relate well to the song. She rose to fame after winning the singing competition “Search for a Star” in 2004. Amid life’s challenges, Rachelle never gave up on pursuing her dreams.

“’Yung song iyon talaga ang tumama sa akin noong bata pa ako. Noong narinig ko na iyon ang gusto ng Disney na kantahin ko, bumalik ’yung childhood memories ko. Dreamer din kasi ako. Like Cinderella, she’s very kind. Naka-relate ako sa story niya kasi ang dami kong pangarap sa buhay. Ang daming tao na nagsasabi na, ‘Hindi mo mararating iyan,’ lahat negative. Sabi ko, hindi ako nagpaapekto sa mga negative comments of other people. I kept on dreaming.”

Read more at http://www.mb.com.ph/whats-next-for-rachelle-ann-go/#R6QdEdJVrTMXfkP5.99

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PAGASA expects second tropical storm to enter PAR

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) continues to monitor the tropical storm outside the Philippine Area of Responsiblity (PAR), which has a high chance to enter the country next week.

In an interview, PAGASA weather forecaster Jaime Bordales on Friday said the tropical storm with international name “Bavy” was located 4.000 km east of Mindanao packed with maximum sustained winds of 75 kph and gustiness up to 90 kph and moving northwest at 25 kph.

Bordales said so far the tropical storm is still far and will not affect the country until weekend.

However, he said the tropical storm is expected to enter PAR by Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning.

Once it entered the PAR, Bordales said it will be locally named “Betty” the first tropical cyclone to enter for this month and second for this year.

Until weekend, except for isolated light rains, most parts of the country will be generally fair weather, he said.

Expect light rains over parts of Northern and Central Luzon due to northeast monsoon which continues to affect these areas.

In its Friday forecast, PAGASA said Cagayan Valley, Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) and the province of Aurora will experience cloudy skies with light rains while the rest of the country including Metro Manila will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms.

Temperature in Metro Manila on Friday will range 22-30 degrees Celsius.

Due to weakened northeast monsoon, the state weather bureau lifted the gale warning as the fisherfolks are safe to venture the seas.

In its advisory, PAGASA said light to moderate winds coming from the northeast will prevail throughout the whole archipelago with slight to moderate seas.


Read more at http://www.mb.com.ph/pagasa-expects-second-tropical-storm-to-enter-par/#rXF6LuG2FVWOC6mL.99

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