1 up in 11 areas as 'Ada' gains strengthMANILA, Philippines — Tropical Depression Ada slightly intensified as it moved over the Philippine Sea east of Mindanao on Thursday morning, January 15, with Signal No. 1 remaining hoisted over 11 areas, the state weather bureau PAGASA said. PAGASA said the center of Ada was last located 385 kilometers east-northeast of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur, or 465 kilometers east of Surigao City, Surigao del Norte. Track, intensityPAGASA on Thursday warned that Tropical Depression Ada may still bring heavy rains and strong winds even to areas outside its forecast path. Ada is expected to reach tropical storm strength within the day and continue to gradually intensify over the Philippine Sea.

Source: Philippine Star January 15, 2026 16:29 UTC