(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Sunday, 07 December 2025) At 3:00 AM today, the center of Tropical Depression "WILMA" was estimated based on all available data in the vicinity of Matuguinao, Samar (12.2°N 125.0°E) with maximum sustained winds of 45 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 75 km/h. It is moving West Northwestward at 15 km/h. Shear Line affecting the eastern section of Southern Luzon. Northeast Monsoon affecting the rest of Luzon. Mindanao will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms due to Localized Thunderstorms. Possible flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms. Moderate to strong winds from northeast to northwest will prevail over the western sections of Mindanao with moderate to rough seas (1.2 to 3.1 meters). Elsewhere, moderate winds from the northwest to southwest to southeast with moderate seas (1.2 to 2.5 meters).


Wednesday, May 18, 2022

President Duterte offers condolences on the passing of UAE President Sheikh Khalifa

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte joined world leaders Wednesday in extending their condolences to the government and people of the United Arab Emirates on the passing of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE’s president.

“The President conveys the Filipino nation’s solidarity with the UAE in this period of great loss and bereavement,” a Palace statement said.

“President Duterte recalls His Highness Sheikh Khalifa as a bold visionary whose leadership was crucial in the UAE’s sustained economic transformation and deeper engagement with the international community, including the Philippines.”

Sheikh Khalifa, the President said, will long be remembered even beyond the UAE for his legacy of leadership, wisdom and benevolence.

President Duterte’s sympathy message was personally conveyed to UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan through his Special Envoy, Secretary Robert E.A. Borje.

UAE’s state news agency reported that Sheikh Khalifa died on May 13 at age 73.

The UAE leader was rarely seen in public after suffering a stroke in 2014, with his brother, Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed, taking over the role as the de facto ruler and the decision-maker on major foreign policy and security issues.

Sheikh Khalifa, who came to power in 2004, is expected to be succeeded as ruler of Abu Dhabi by Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed. PND

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