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4 days ago
- Climate
- GMA Network
Tropical cyclones outside PH landmass more responsible for heavy rainfall during Habagat season
Men wade through a flooded road following heavy rains brought by Typhoon Carina (Gaemi) and the Habagat (Southwest Monsoon), in Manila on July 24, 2024. REUTERS/ Lisa Marie David Heavy rainfall is more likely to be caused by tropical cyclones that do not make landfall than by those that do during the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) season from July to September, according to a new study. After examining 62 years of weather data (1961 to 2022), researchers from Ateneo de Manila University, the Manila Observatory, PAGASA, and Japanese partner institutions found that the indirect effect of tropical cyclones accounts for 33.1% of rainfall, more than twice as much as the direct effect (15.4%). The remaining 51.5% is attributed to the monsoon itself, without tropical cyclone influence. The rainfall measurements were taken from 11 stations along the western coast of the Philippines (Laoag, Baguio, Dagupan, Iba, Science Garden-Quezon City, Port Area-Manila, Sangley Point, Ambulong, Coron, Cuyo, and Iloilo). ''The peak of the typhoon season coincides with the peak SWM [Southwest Monsoon] months. This leads to the interaction between the two weather systems. In some cases, TCs [tropical cyclones] are able to 'enhance' the SWM. This usually happens when a TC is located to the northeast of the Philippines during the peak SWM months, bringing heavy rainfall especially over the western coast of the Philippines,'' the study said. ''The most recent example is Typhoon Gaemi (Carina) in 2024, which did not make landfall in the Philippines but still brought about extremely high amounts of rain over the country due to its enhancement of the SWM,'' it added. ''Two other examples of this phenomenon are the 'enhanced Habagat' cases of 2012 and 2013, which occurred from 6–10 August 2012 and 18–22 August 2013, respectively.'' The study also found that in the four rainiest years on record—1962, 1972, 2012, and 2018—rainfall totals soared above 2,000 millimeters during the Habagat season, with indirect effects of tropical cyclones accounting for 41.5 percent of total rainfall. ''By distinguishing between rainfall caused by the monsoon as well as the direct and indirect effects of tropical cyclones, the researchers hope to improve the way we anticipate extreme weather,'' Ateneo said. ''Understanding these distinctions is crucial for local governments and disaster response agencies, especially as climate change increases the unpredictability of both tropical cyclones and seasonal rainfall.'' Ateneo published the study on June 11. —GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
08-06-2025
- Politics
- GMA Network
Deans of Ateneo schools, Lasallian Family and Adamson add to call for VP Sara impeachment
The Deans of Ateneo schools, the Lasallian Family and Adamson University were among the country's educational institutions that joined the call for the immediate impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte on Sunday. The leadership of the three educational institutions were unanimous for the Senate to immediately proceed with the impeachment trial of Duterte. Ateneo "We are making this urgent call in faithful response to our moral and spiritual duty as educators and formators of future Ateneo lawyers. We pray that the Philippine Senate will likewise respond to its moral and constitutional duty as true servants of the public upon whom the public trust is reposed, one that is faithful to the truth and to the Filipino people," Ateneo said in a joint statement. The statement was signed by the deans of the schools and colleges of law of Ateneo de Manila University, Xavier University—Ateneo de Cagayan, Ateneo de Davao University, Ateneo de Zamboanga University and Ateneo de Naga University. 'We, the undersigned Deans of the schools and colleges of law of Ateneo de Manila University, Xavier University—Ateneo de Cagayan, Ateneo de Davao University, Ateneo de Zamboanga University and Ateneo de Naga University collectively call for the immediate commencement of the impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Zimmerman Duterte-Carpio and its continuation into the 20th Congress, if necessary.' it said. 'We confirm that as Jesuit, Filipino, and Catholic legal educational institutions, we are deeply committed in our teaching and formation missions to truth, justice, and the rule of law, it added. Lasallian Family 'As members of the Lasallian Family in the Philippines, committed to the values of faith, service and communion in mission, we raise our collective voice in strong condemnation of any and all efforts—covert or overt—to prematurely discard or obstruct the constitutional process of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte,' the 'Statement of the Lasallian Family in the Philippines on the Impeachment Proceedings Against Vice President Sara Duterte' the Lasallian Family said in its own statement. The educators cited the constitutional mandate of the Senate to fulfill its function to serve as an impeachment court. 'The impeachment is not merely a constitutional exercise; it is a sacred mechanism enshrined in the 1987 Constitution to ensure that the highest public officials remain answerable to the people they serve. Any attempt to suppress the process undermines the pursuit of truth, and the very foundation of democracy, the rule of law, and the principle that no one is above the law,' it said. 'We remind our Senators—both of the 19th and 2oth Congress– of their constitutional duty to act as impartial stewards of justice, especially in matters involving the accountability of public officials. They are not mere spectators to political expedience; they are guardians of the Republic's integrity. The least they can do is to assure the Filipino people that the rule of law prevails, even when political pressures mount,' the statement added. In its 'Call for the Senate to Forthwith Proceed with the Impeachment Trial of Vice President Sara Duterte', Adamson University was unanimous in the call to proceed with the proceedings. 'The entire Adamson University community stands united in our firm call for the Senate of the Philippines to forthwith proceed with the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte. We express deep concern over any and all efforts to delay, obstruct or prematurely dismiss this constitutionally mandated process,' the school said in its statement In citing the 1987 Constitution, Adamson said, 'this is a clear constitutionality order to act immediately, and does not in any way imply that the Senate has discretionary powers in this regard. Thus, any delay or refusal to act undermines this express mandate and weakens the foundations of our democratic institutions,' the statement said. 'To our Dear Senators, this is not the time for neutrality or passive observation; this is the time for principled leadership and decisive action. Do what is right instead of what is convenient for you. You must immediately commence impeachment proceedings as mandated by the Constitution, without further delay. You have procrastinated far too long… The Constitution demands action forthwith, and so do we,' the Adamson statement ended. The statements are the latest in what has become several calls from various educators and their stances regarding the impeach of Duterte. Among them is the Ateneo School of Government (ASoG) which said that the senators have a "sacred duty' on the impeachment proceedings and professors at the San Beda University Graduate School of Law. —RF, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
27-05-2025
- Sport
- GMA Network
Jarvey Gayoso: Man of Magis
Football has seen a steady rise in the past few years and a new generation of players are bannering the Philippine Men's National Football Team in its journey. After a historic campaign in the ASEAN Championship last December where the Philippines reached the semifinals for the first time in seven years, and notched a win against powerhouse Thailand, the team now aims to get a spot in the AFC Asian Cup again. This series of stories hopes to give football and sports fans a glimpse of who they are and why they are proudly Filipino, wherever they come from. First for this series is Jarvey Gayoso. Magis. Ask a Jesuit-educated person about this word and they would probably answer with much familiarity. After all, this is a concept that has been ingrained in their values education. Magis is a Latin term meaning 'more' or in Jesuit terms, striving to be better or excellent. 'More' is certainly a term that describes Jarvey Gayoso, Philippine football stalwart and former Ateneo de Manila University star, well. Back in 2017, Ateneo won the UAAP Season 79 football title against Far Eastern University, thanks to a goal from then student-athlete and Season MVP Gayoso. That wasn't enough for Jarvey, as two seasons later, he would again lead the Blue Eagles to the title, this time against their rival De La Salle University. Gayoso delivered the Blue Eagles' first goal in the extra period to even the match, before Julian Roxas sealed the victory against the Green Booters. He was also named MVP, Finals MVP, and Best Striker of the Season. 'Of course, the most enjoyable opponent is rivalry. I think it would bring the most crowd,' Jarvey told GMA News Online as he recalled the most memorable moments of his collegiate career. 'You'd have most of the guys make the effort to come to Rizal to watch. The games would always be on TV. So that was my favorite game to play,' he added. 'And the most memorable goal, I think, would be for a lot of people, especially my teammates back then, would be the Season 81 Finals against La Salle.' Now 28 years old, Jarvey has been hard at work making his own name in sports with his talent in football. After all, his surname is a familiar one, especially for those who grew up in the 1990s. Remember Jayvee Gayoso of Ginebra? That's Jarvey's father. But Jarvey also comes from a family of football players, with his grandfather Ed Ocampo and uncle Alvin Ocampo also playing his sport. 'Football wasn't really far off the path of what I had in front of me. It was definitely, I could say, either basketball or football. But after trying both sports, my love for football became more natural. I enjoyed playing football,' Jarvey said. 'It was only until high school that I took it seriously. But before that, I was just enjoying my time playing with my friends and playing football. And I think it's something that I never really had to think about.' Jarvey said it is his family also who has given him a lot of support as he grows in the sport. 'My family has been very supportive. And even in my downs, they've always been there for me. There was no environment that they've placed that gave me the pressure of having to feel like I needed to prove something. They always put me in an environment where on my ups and my downs, they would always just be there and support me,' Jarvey added. Excellence on and off the field But beyond the surname, Jarvey himself has been a familiar face for football fans. Jarvey left the Blue Eagles' nest in 2019 to turn pro, but he has been a staple of PMNFT since 2017. With almost eight years of experience under his belt, he himself is sometimes amazed when he gets to be called part of the 'new' ones. 'It's funny because I've been with the national team for quite a while already,' Jarvey said. 'But it's nice to still be recognized also. And for me, no, there's no pressure. I find it more motivating than ever, actually.' Jarvey has appeared in 27 matches during his senior career alone and has scored three goals for the Philippines, one of which he made just last December in the ASEAN Championship during their match against Vietnam. Jarvey scored the goal which would have won the Philippines the match against Vietnam, but the Viets answered in extra time. 'I think it was something that the Philippines deserved,' Jarvey said. 'One thing that fans don't know is that this team entered the campaign with a mission of rejuvenating the love for football in the country. And I think we've revived it in a way. We've given a lot of life into Philippine football again with this campaign. And it's all thanks to the sacrifices and the dedication of all the players that were there.' While the Philippines made history in reaching the semis in the tourney, Jarvey would also remember the said tournament on a personal level as he got married while the ASEAN tourney was ongoing. 'I proposed a year before, in December 2023. We had to choose a date that would fit my schedule. But I didn't really have my schedule back then,' he said. 'So we chose December as our date and I would never be one to assume that I'm already part of the lineup. Because I've been in the national team for quite a while, [and] that in the next one, I'd automatically be there, that was never my mentality. My focus was, of course, the wedding.' No schedule conflict would stop the wedding, and Jarvey asked permission from the Philippine Football Federation to be out for some time even as the tournament was still running. 'They were very supportive of my decision. And I guess they were also very thankful that I would still participate. And the aspect of talking to my wife about the schedule, she was also okay. She just needed me for these few days before and after the wedding,' Jarvey added. Add to that, Jarvey also signed with a team in Cambodia last year, with his commitments also overlapping with wedding preparations. Jarvey, epitome of "more" that he is, managed to find balance in football and his personal life. 'I'm very glad that she's very supportive also of it. It's a good thing that everything went according to plan. And I scored a goal, so it's worth the sacrifice.' The Cambodia call was something that he did not expect as well, but a talent like him deserves to be seen by the global audience. In Cambodia, Jarvey plays with the Phnom Penh Crown and the experience made him grow as a player. 'I've experienced a lot of different players from different backgrounds, from different histories in their careers. And it changed my lifestyle also,' Jarvey shared. 'Because I had to take it more seriously. I had to get bigger. I had to work harder. I had to take every game as if it was a finals [game].' 'It built the professionalism that I needed when it comes to my career, when it comes to playing football,' he said. And just last Sunday, Jarvey added another feather to his cap as Phnom Penh Crown FC won the Hun Sen Cup. Just like Jarvey, the PMNFT has been doing more and achieving more in the hopes of reviving the country's love for the sport. For the former Blue Eagle, he is just happy to see Filipinos troop the stands again. 'I think it's been mentioned before that we love playing with crowds. Coach Albert [Capellas] mentioned that the players love playing with crowds. It fuels our game, our motivation to win for the country,' Jarvey said. 'I'm glad to see a lot of people coming back. I'm glad to see a lot of talk about the national team. And I think all of this gives positive results to everyone, not just the country, but to the players, to the organization also.' Jarvey's dreams, however, do not stop there. '[For] my personal career, I'd say I'd like to get as far as possible to play international football,' he said. 'I just want to see how far my career takes me before I retire, before I come back to the Philippines and eventually pass what I've learned on to the other guys, the other players, the other kids who grew up like me, went through the college system, who is dreaming to play a career outside of school. So I'm just trying my best to absorb and to learn everything and to get as far as possible, to reach as far as possible.' Striving for excellence? Check. Doing more? Check. Just another day for a man of Magis. —JMB, GMA Integrated News
