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Tropical Depression Ester Forms, Signal No. 1 Raised in Batanes
Tropical Depression Ester has formed within the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), prompting authorities to raise Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 over Batanes. Residents in the affected area are advised to take precautions.
5 Jun, 02:41 — 5 Jun, 07:47
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Tropical depression forms inside PAR; Signal No. 1 in Batanes
Pagasa satellite image as of 6:30 a.m. on June 5, 2026 MANILA, Philippines — The low pressure area (LPA) inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) has intensified into Tropical Depression Ester early Friday, which prompted the state weather bureau to raise Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 over Batanes. In its latest weather briefing,
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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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