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Tropical Depression Basyang Forces Evacuations in Cebu

2/6/2026

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Tropical Depression Basyang prompted the evacuation of sixteen families in Mandaue City, Cebu, February 6.
Arnold Malig-on, head of the Command Center, said that local barangays based the decision on assessments.
Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) issued Signal No. 2 for Mandaue City and surrounding areas.
As of 8 a.m., Basyang weakened to a tropical depression near Mambajao, Camiguin, moving toward Bohol and southern Cebu.

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Tropical Depression Basyang prompted the evacuation of sixteen families in Mandaue City, Cebu, February 6.
Arnold Malig-on, head of the Command Center, said that local barangays based the decision on assessments.
Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) issued Signal No. 2 for Mandaue City and surrounding areas.
As of 8 a.m., Basyang weakened to a tropical depression near Mambajao, Camiguin, moving toward Bohol and southern Cebu.