Civil Defense Western Visayas

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐎𝐖: 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐭 – 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Local leaders, climate experts, and students are currently gathered for "Beyond the Heat: Young Minds for Climate Action," a collaborative event organized by the Office of Civil Defense (OCD), the City of Iloilo, and Central Philippine University (CPU) held at Rose Memorial Auditorium, Central Philippine University.

𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐖𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐀𝐒𝐓 for
Issued at: 5:00 AM 03 June 2026
Valid Beginning: 5:00 AM today until 5:00 AM tomorrow
SYNOPSIS: Southwest Monsoon affecting Northern Luzon, Central Luzon, and the western section of Southern Luzon.
FORECAST:
Occidental Mindoro and Palawan including Kalayaan Islands will experience occasional rains due to the Southwest Monsoon.
The Visayas will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms due to Localized Thunderstorms.
Occidental Mindoro and Palawan including Kalayaan Islands will have Moderate to Strong winds from Southwest with Moderate to Rough seas.
The whole Visayas will experience light to moderate winds from the Southeast to South with slight to moderate seas.

𝐑/𝐋𝐃𝐑𝐑𝐌𝐂𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐈𝐂𝐒 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠

Members of Regional and Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils (R/LDRRMCs) successfully completed the Incident Command System Position Course (ICSPC) Training held on May 25–29, 2026, at Citadines Hotel, Iloilo City.

A total of 32 participants graduated from the training, which focused on enhancing participants’ competencies in performing specific Incident Command System positions and responsibilities during emergency and disaster operations.

The training was facilitated by:
Atty. Melissa Banias, OCD VI
Gilbert Paul Valderrama, Philippine Red Cross
SFO4 Romelo Aguilar, BFP Barotac Nuevo
Rose Karen Hijosa, WVMC
Judy Grace Pelaez, PDRRMO Capiz

OCD VI continues to strengthen the capabilities of DRRM practitioners and responders in managing incidents through a standardized and coordinated command system.

Stay Safe in the Heat | Heat Index Forecast for Monday, June 1, 2026

According to the latest forecast from DOST-PAGASA, today's expected heat index is detailed below. Use this guide to recognize the risk levels and protect yourself from heat-related illnesses during extreme temperatures.

𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐖𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐀𝐒𝐓 for
Issued at: 5:00 AM 02 June 2026
Valid Beginning: 5:00 AM today until 5:00 AM tomorrow
SYNOPSIS: Southwest Monsoon affecting Luzon and the western section of Visayas.
FORECAST:
Occidental Mindoro will experience occasional rains due to the Southwest Monsoon.
Western Visayas and Palawan including Kalayaan Islands will experience cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms due to Southwest Monsoon.
The rest of Visayas will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms due to Localized Thunderstorms.
The whole Visayas, Occidental Mindoro and Palawan including Kalayaan Islands will experience light to moderate winds from the Southeast to Southwest with slight to moderate seas.

𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐖𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐀𝐒𝐓 for
Issued at: 5:00 AM 01 June 2026
Valid Beginning: 5:00 AM today until 5:00 AM tomorrow

SYNOPSIS: At 3:00 AM today, the center of the eye of Typhoon "DOMENG" {JANGMI} was estimated based on all available data at 650 km East Northeast of Itbayat, Batanes (23.7N 127.3E) with maximum sustained winds of 130 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 160 km/h. It is moving North Northwestward at 15 km/h. Southwest Monsoon affecting Central Luzon, Southern Luzon, and the western section of Visayas.

FORECAST:
Western Visayas, Palawan including Kalayaan Islands and Occidental Mindoro will experience cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms due to Southwest Monsoon.
The rest of Visayas will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms due to Localized Thunderstorms.
The Occidental Mindoro and Palawan including Kalayaan Islands will experience light to moderate winds from the Southwest with slight to moderate seas.
The whole Visayas will experience light to moderate winds from the South to Southwest with slight to moderate seas.

Rainfall Advisory No. 3
Weather System: Southwest Monsoon (Habagat)
Issued at 05:00 PM 31 May 2026

Light to Moderate with occasionally Heavy rains are expected over (Ibajay, Malinao, Nabas, Buruanga, Malay, Banga, NewWashington, Kalibo, Numancia, Lezo, Tangalan, Makato), (Ajuy, Anilao, Badiangan, Balasan, Banate, BarotacNuevo, BarotacViejo, Batad, Carles, Concepcion, Di**le, Dueñas, Estancia, Lemery, Mina, Pototan, SanDionisio, SanEnrique, SanRafael, Sara), (Libertad, Pandan, Sebaste, Caluya), (SagayCity, CityOfEscalante, Toboso, Calatrava, SalvadorBenedicto, Murcia, BagoCity, Valladolid, Pulupandan and SanEnrique) within the next 1 to 2 hours.

The above conditions are being experienced in (Madalag, Libacao, Balete, Altavas, Batan), , (Alimodian, Bingawan, Cabatuan, Calinog, Dumangas, Guimbal, Igbaras, IloiloCity, Janiuay, Lambunao, Leganes, Leon, Maasin, Miagao, NewLucena, Oton, CityOfPassi, Pavia, SanJoaquin, SanMiguel, SantaBarbara, Tigbauan, Tubungan, Zarraga), (AniniY, Barbaza, Belison, Bugasong, Culasi, TobiasFornier, Hamtic, LauaAn, Patnongon, SanJose, SanRemigio, Sibalom, Tibiao, Valderrama), , (BacolodCity, CityOfTalisay, SilayCity, EnriqueB.Magalona, CityOfVictorias, Manapla, CadizCity), (Calbiga, Pinabacdao, Villareal, SantaRita, Basey, Marabut), (CityOfBorongan, Maydolong, Balangkayan, Llorente, Hernani, GeneralMacarthur, Lawaan, Balangiga, Giporlos, Quinapondan, Salcedo, Mercedes and Guiuan) which may persist within 2 to 3 hours and may affect nearby areas.

The public and the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Offices concerned are advised to MONITOR the weather condition and watch for the next warning to be issued at 08:00 PM Today.

🌍 Climate action starts with informed and empowered communities.

The Office of Civil Defense Region VI, in partnership with the Iloilo City DRRM Office and Central Philippine University, will hold the Climate Forum with the Academe: “Beyond the Heat: Young Minds for Climate Action” on June 3, 2026 at Rose Memorial Auditorium, CPU, Iloilo City.

The activity highlights the important role of the youth and academe in promoting resilience, sustainability, and collective action toward a safer and greener Region VI. 🌱💚

Stay Safe in the Heat | Heat Index Forecast for Sunday, May 31, 2026
According to the latest forecast from DOST-PAGASA, today's expected heat index is detailed below. Use this guide to recognize the risk levels and protect yourself from heat-related illnesses during extreme temperatures.