NDRRMC on alert as 'Agaton' threatens southern Philippines

MANILA, Philippines — The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) remains on red alert as a low-pressure area has developed into a tropical depression and continues to head toward the Caraga region.

Tropical Depression Agaton started dumping moderate to heavy rains over the eastern section of the country, including the Bicol region, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said yesterday.