PAGASA warns of ‘very strong El Niño’ in the Philippines lasting until 2027

Key Points

• A strong El Niño is currently active in the Tropical Pacific and its severe effects are expected to be felt in the Philippines before 2026 ends, according to PAGASA.
• Senate Impeachment Court Presiding Officer Francis Escudero revised his ruling on the voting threshold for Vice President Sara Duterte's trial, basing the two-thirds conviction vote strictly on participating senator-judges and excluding those who are detained, in hiding, ill, or under similar circumstances.
• The Philippine government is preparing to host the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits as the country assumes the chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
• Australian Deputy Ambassador Nicholas Kay led the launch of the second Kalalawdan Fellowship, which will provide enhanced training to 20 Filipino Lawod Fellows from government agencies, local government units, and academic institutions across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao over seven months.