PAGASA: 'Ramil' maintains strength while crossing Bicol; Signal No. 2 up in more areas

Tropical Storm Ramil (international name: Fengshen) maintained its strength late Saturday, October 18, as it moved northwestward across mainland Bicol, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

Tropical Storm Ramil maintained its strength while moving over mainland Bicol on Saturday night, October 18, 2025, with PAGASA raising Signal No. 2 in parts of Luzon and Visayas as heavy rains, strong winds, and possible storm surges are expected through Sunday, October 19. (PAGASA)

In its 11 p.m. advisory, PAGASA said the center of β€œRamil” was estimated to be in the vicinity of Calabanga, Camarines Sur, as of 10 p.m. The tropical storm packed maximum sustained winds of 65 km/h near the center and gusts of up to 110 km/h, moving northwest at 25 km/h.

Strong to gale-force winds extend outward up to 400 kilometers from the storm’s center, PAGASA said.

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