14 areas under Signal No. 2 as ‘Basyang’ maintains strengthMANILA, Philippines — Tropical Storm “Basyang” (international name: Penha) maintains its strength while moving steadily toward the eastern coast of Mindanao, the state weather bureau PAGASA said. PAGASA said that areas under Signal No. Basyang is expected to make its initial landfall over Surigao del Sur Thursday night or early Friday morning. By Saturday evening, the system is forecast to traverse northern Palawan before weakening into a tropical depression and eventually a low-pressure area by Monday.

Source: Philippine Star February 05, 2026 22:19 UTC