Tropical Depression Ester Exits Philippine Area of Responsibility

Tropical Depression Ester has exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Saturday morning, after maintaining its strength and prompting Signal No. 1 over Batanes. Despite the stormy weather, some areas like Infanta, Quezon, continued to face dangerous heat index levels.

5 Jun, 02:41 — 6 Jun, 11:45

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The formation of a tropical depression and the raising of storm signals are critical for public safety, as they alert residents in affected areas to prepare for potential severe weather, including heavy rains and strong winds.

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A low pressure area (LPA) has intensified into Tropical Depression Ester
Tropical Depression Ester is located within the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR)
Signal No. 1 has been raised over Batanes due to Tropical Depression Ester

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The low pressure area intensified into Tropical Depression Ester

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Signal No. 1 is up over Batanes

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Ester formed northwest of Batanes early Thursday

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Ester is enhancing monsoon rains over parts of Luzon

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inquirerMostly Factual2h ago

Tropical Depression Ester exits PAR Saturday morning

24-hour tropical cyclone formation outlook issued at 10 a.m. on June 6, 2026. (Image from Pagasa) MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Depression Ester exited the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) on Saturday morning, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported in its 10 a.m. bulletin. READ: Tropical Depression Ester forecast to exit PAR

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philstarMostly Factual1d ago

Tropical Depression Ester develops; Signal No. 1 up over Batanes

Ester formed northwest of Batanes early Thursday and is enhancing monsoon rains over parts of Luzon.

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First report: philstar · 5 Jun, 02:41|Full coverage: 2 · 1d 9h|Window: 1d 9h

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philstar5 Jun, 02:41First to report

Tropical Depression Ester develops; Signal No. 1 up over Batanes

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inquirer6 Jun, 11:45Latest update

Tropical Depression Ester exits PAR Saturday morning

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LPA IntensifiesJune 5 morning

A low pressure area inside PAR intensified into Tropical Depression Ester.

Signal No. 1 RaisedJune 5 morning

Signal No. 1 was raised over Batanes as a result of Ester's formation.

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Tropical Depression Ester Exits Philippine Area of Responsibility

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Tropical Depression Ester exits PAR Saturday morning

Tropical Depression Ester develops; Signal No. 1 up over Batanes

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Tropical Depression Ester develops; Signal No. 1 up over Batanes

Tropical Depression Ester exits PAR Saturday morning

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