During the early days of the dekad, Visayas, Bicol Region, MIMAROPA, Quezon, and Aurora will experience cloudy skies with scattered rains and isolated thunderstorms due to the shear line, while Caraga and Davao will have cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms caused by easterlies. The northeast monsoon will bring cloudy skies with rains over Metro Manila, Cagayan Valley, the Cordillera Administrative Region, the rest of Central Luzon, and CALABARZON. Meanwhile, the rest of Luzon will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains, while the rest of Mindanao will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms. Palawan will have cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms due to the trough of a low-pressure area. Cloudy skies with rains will prevail over the eastern sections of Luzon, while Mindanao will experience cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms due to easterlies. By the middle of the dekad, Cagayan Valley and Aurora will have cloudy skies with scattered rains and isolated thunderstorms. During the latter part of the dekad, Eastern Visayas, Bicol Region, Aurora, Quezon and Caraga will experience cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms. Generally, the rest of Luzon will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains, while the rest of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms.
At the start of the dekad, northeasterly winds will prevail over Luzon and Visayas, while Mindanao will experience winds coming from the east to northeast. By the middle of the dekad, winds over Visayas and Mindanao will be from the east to northeast. Towards the latter part of the dekad, a northeasterly wind flow will dominate across the entire archipelago.
During the early days of the dekad, moderate to rough seas will be observed over the seaboards of Luzon and Visayas. This sea condition will later extend to the eastern section of the country, while the rest of the archipelago will have slight to moderate seas. After this, slight to moderate seas will prevail across the entire archipelago. In the latter part of the dekad, moderate to rough seas will affect the seaboards of Luzon and the eastern sections of Visayas and Mindanao, while the rest of the archipelago will continue to experience slight to moderate seas.
ENSO ALERT SYSTEM STATUS: LA NIÑA ALERT (Issued: 05 February 2025)
La Niña conditions are still present in the tropical Pacific, as below average sea surface temperatures were observed. Most climate models suggest La Niña will persist through February-March-April 2025 season and then transition to ENSO-neutral during March-April-May 2025.
This condition increases the likelihood of having above-normal rainfall which could lead to potential adverse impacts such as heavy rainfall, floods, flash floods, and rain-induced landslides over highly vulnerable areas.
DOST-PAGASA will continue to closely monitor the La Niña conditions and updates will be issued accordingly. Meanwhile, the concerned government agencies and the general public are encouraged to stay updated and use the information for guidance and anticipatory action. https://bagong.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/climate/climate-advisories
FARM ADVISORIES:
To minimize the risk of frost in high-elevated areas, lightly irrigate before sunrise to help stabilize temperatures. Cover plants with plastic mulch, straw, or cloth to provide insulation against the cold. Setting up barriers can help block cold air and protect crops.
Moreover, cold weather can slow down the drying process. To address this, consider using mechanical dryers or sun-drying crops during the warmer midday hours. It is important to store grains in a dry, well-ventilated space to prevent moisture accumulation and pest problems. Be gentle when handling fruits and vegetables, as they are more prone to bruising in colder conditions. Keeping storage areas clean and dry is essential to avoid contamination.
| ACTUAL SOIL MOISTURE CONDITION (February 1 – 10, 2025) |
||
| WET | MOIST | DRY |
| Batanes, Aparri, Calayan, Baler, Casiguran, Quezon, Oriental Mindoro, Romblon, Southern portions of Palawan, Bicol Region, Capiz, Eastern Visayas, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, and Lanao del Sur | Cagayan, Isabela, Laguna, Rizal, Iloilo, Bohol, Zamboanga Peninsula, Bukidnon, Davao Region, and Maguindanao | Rest of the country |
* DA authorizes onion imports to prevent potential price spikes
Author: DA Press Office | 6 February 2025
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. confirmed on Thursday that he has authorized the importation of both red and white onions, which are expected to arrive within the next two weeks.
“This importation of 3,000 metric tons of red onions and 1,000 metric tons of white onions is intended to ensure we have a sufficient buffer stocks while we await the fresh harvest,” said the DA chief. “We will not risk a potential shortage that unscrupulous traders could exploit to drive up prices, as we saw in the past. We do not want a repeat of the 2022 crisis,” he added.
In 2022, the price of onions—an essential ingredient in Philippine cuisine—soared to a record high of P700 per kilo due to a supply shortage worsened by delayed imports.
Data from the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) shows monthly consumption is 17,000 metric tons for red onions and 4,000 metric tons for white onions. The inventory of red onions, following a bumper harvest last year, was expected to last until February, when the new harvest season begins.
As of mid-January, BPI reported that red onion stocks in storage stood at 8,500 metric tons, while white onion stocks were at 1,628 metric tons.
“While we were assured during our consultative meetings that there is still ample supply of onions, BPI recommended minimal imports to prevent major price spikes. Also, due to the typhoons that hit late last year and prevalence of pests and disease, this importation is meant to be a buffer for possible supply gaps. This move is a preemptive measure,” said BPI Director Glenn Panganiban. He said current projections showed several metric tons onion will be harvested this month and around 33,000 metric tons are projected for March. ### (Photo by DA-AFID)
Source:
* https://www.da.gov.ph/da-authorizes-onion-imports-to-prevent-potential-price-spikes/
** https://www.facebook.com/daregion11
*** https://www.facebook.com/croppestmanagementdivision
Region 1 Ilocos Region
Forecast Rainfall (mm):
0 - 25
Rainy Days (0.1mm or more):
0 - 3
Actual Soil Moisture Condition:
n/a
Range of Relative Humidity (%):
40 - 98
Min - Max Temperature (°C):
21 - 34
Crop Phenology, Situation and Farm Activities:
Land preparation is ongoing, and the transplanting of rice is still in progress. Rice and corn are currently in the vegetative, reproductive, and maturity stages. In some farm areas, harvesting of rice is underway. Planting and transplanting of corn is also taking place. Some corn areas are in harvesting stage. Growing of garlic, ampalaya, cassava, chayote, chili pepper, ginger, malunggay, alukon, mustard, lettuce, mushroom, mung bean, okra, onion, patola, pechay, carrot, potato, squash, string bean, sweet pepper, sweet potato, taro, tobacco, ubi, upo, winged bean, sugarcane, papaya, avocado, banana, coconut, coffee, guava, chico, dragon fruit, guyabano, jackfruit, and mango is underway. Harvesting of alukon, ampalaya, carrot, cassava, chili, eggplant, ginger, kale, camote tops, kangkong, lettuce, malunggay, mung bean, mustard, okra, onion, onion leeks, garlic, pechay, radish, spinach, squash, string bean, sweet pepper, sweet potato, talinum, taro, tomato, winged bean, calamansi, avocado, banana, sugarcane, chico, papaya, coconut, and watermelon is taking place. A greenhouse hydroponic system for growing pechay is being implemented. Pest and disease management, along with nutrient management, are in progress. Field monitoring is being conducted regularly, and fertilizer application and weeding are ongoing. Water management is actively maintained, and spraying continues as needed. Processing, sorting, and marketing operations are also underway.
Prepared By:
Checked:MEVT
Approved:TAC
Uploaded:RVDD