Why verbena Is Trending Today?

Tropical Storm Verbena, initially a severe tropical storm, has intensified and moved away from the country. It has caused significant flooding in various regions, with over 900 families remaining in evacuation centers. The storm has made multiple landfalls, including in Palawan, and has displaced thousands of individuals in Bacolod City. PAGASA, the Philippine weather agency, continues to monitor the storm and has issued cyclone signals in affected areas.

Tropical Depression Verbena, after moving over the Sulu Sea, has caused Signal No. 1 to be raised in 13 areas as of 11 AM on November 25, 2025. Live updates and replays are available from GMA Integrated News. Sea trips have been canceled due to Verbena, with over 5,500 passengers stranded at seaports. Verbena has made landfall in Negros Oriental and Cebu, causing floods and affecting various regions, including Agusan del Norte and Mindanao. Over 190 passengers bound for Visayas and Mindanao are stranded at Manila Northport Terminal due to Verbena. Residents in Brgy. Cotcot have evacuated due to the storm. Verbena is expected to bring rains and gusty winds, with two weather systems causing cloudy skies and rains. The DSWD has prepositioned over 1 million food packs for those affected by Verbena. Verbena has slightly intensified and is expected to make landfall in Bohol. PAGASA reports that 30 areas are still under Signal No. 1 as Verbena slightly speeds up. Verbena has caused floods in parts of Mindanao even before landfall and has made landfall in Surigao del Sur. The PHIVOLCS has issued a lahar advisory for Mayon and Kanlaon amid Verbena and shearline rains.

As of November 24, 2025, several sea trips have been canceled due to the impact of Tropical Depression Verbena. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has raised Signal No. 1 in 27 areas across the country as Verbena maintains its strength and moves towards the Philippine Sea. Live updates and weather bulletins are being provided by GMA Integrated News, with the latest information indicating that Verbena is expected to continue affecting the Philippines, along with two other weather systems.