Former Super Typhoon Fung-wong, now downgraded to a tropical storm, made its return to the Philippines on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. While the storm is not anticipated to inflict significant structural damage, the Philippine weather bureau, Pagasa, has issued warnings about potential impacts on rice crops. The storm is expected to bring strong winds to regions including Batanes, Babuyan Islands, and Ilocos Norte, with continued effects forecasted for the following day. Pagasa has advised residents to stay updated with severe weather bulletins issued every six hours and to proceed with normal activities unless flooding occurs. Despite the reduced intensity, the agricultural sector remains vulnerable, particularly rice farming, which is crucial to the country’s food security.
