Severe Tropical Storm Gardo Exits Philippine Area of Responsibility

Severe Tropical Storm Gardo has exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) after intensifying into a severe tropical storm. While Gardo has departed, the southwest monsoon (habagat) is expected to persist, bringing continued rainfall.

25 Jun, 16:05 — 26 Jun, 11:03

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Why this matters

The exit of a tropical storm from the Philippine Area of Responsibility typically signals a reduction in direct weather threats to the country, but the potential entry of another storm, Higos, indicates continued vigilance is necessary for disaster preparedness.

Key entitiesSevere Tropical Storm Francisco (Mekkhala)Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR)Pagasa Tropical Storm Higos

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Severe Tropical Storm Francisco (Mekkhala) is forecast to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR)
The exit of STS Francisco is expected on Thursday, June 25

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Severe Tropical Storm Francisco (Mekkhala) is forecast to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) within the next six hours from 2026-06-25T17:31:43.000Z

unverified·inquirer

Severe Tropical Storm Francisco has been downgraded

unverified·Rappler

Tropical Storm Higos could enter the PAR as early as Thursday, June 25

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RapplerMostly Factual17h ago

Gardo enters PAR, intensifies into severe tropical storm; Francisco exits

Severe Tropical Storm Gardo (Higos), the Philippines' seventh tropical cyclone for 2026, will not affect the country

By Acor Arceo

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inquirerMostly Factualjust now

Severe Tropical Storm Gardo exits PAR Friday

MANILA, Philippines — Severe Tropical Storm Gardo (international name: Higos) exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Friday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said. In its 11 a.m. tropical cyclone bulletin, Pagasa said Gardo was last located 1,310 kilometers east northeast of Extreme Northern Luzon, with maximum sustained

By postie

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philstarMostly Factual5h ago

'Gardo' exits PAR but habagat persists

"Gardo" exited PAR but parts of the country will continue to experience strong winds and heavy rains due to habagat.

By Kristine Daguno-Bersamina

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First report: Rappler · 25 Jun, 16:05|Full coverage: 3 · 19h|Window: 19h

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Rappler25 Jun, 16:05First to report

Gardo enters PAR, intensifies into severe tropical storm; Francisco exits

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philstar26 Jun, 04:15

'Gardo' exits PAR but habagat persists

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inquirer26 Jun, 11:03Latest update

Severe Tropical Storm Gardo exits PAR Friday

Story evolution

The narrative shifted from a general forecast of Francisco's exit and Higos's entry to a more precise timeline for Francisco's departure, with the Inquirer providing a more immediate update.

Initial ForecastJune 24 evening

Rappler reports Francisco's downgrade and expected exit on Thursday, also mentioning Higos's potential entry.

Updated ForecastJune 25 afternoon

Inquirer confirms Francisco's imminent exit within six hours on Thursday evening, citing Pagasa.

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Severe Tropical Storm Gardo Exits Philippine Area of Responsibility

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Gardo enters PAR, intensifies into severe tropical storm; Francisco exits

Severe Tropical Storm Gardo exits PAR Friday

'Gardo' exits PAR but habagat persists

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Gardo enters PAR, intensifies into severe tropical storm; Francisco exits

'Gardo' exits PAR but habagat persists

Severe Tropical Storm Gardo exits PAR Friday

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