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🟢beginner4 min readJuly 10, 2026Community Tools

Get BENECO and PAGASA Alerts on Your Phone

A simple guide for setting up the free ntfy app to receive BENECO power outage alerts and PAGASA bulletin alerts on your phone.

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Power outages and weather updates are easy to miss.

Sometimes you only find out by checking Facebook, asking neighbors, or waiting for someone to post an update. That works, but it is not always convenient, especially when you are working, cooking, charging your devices, or just trying to rest.

I built a small community notification tool to help with that.

Using a free app called ntfy — pronounced like “notify” — you can receive alerts directly on your phone.

For now, you can subscribe to:

  • BENECO sudden or unplanned power outage alerts
  • BENECO scheduled power interruption alerts
  • PAGASA bulletin alerts based on publicly available PAGASA advisories

This guide will show you how to set it up.

Important Server Update

The notification server has moved to:

https://ntfy.bagiyo.org

The old server was:

https://ntfy.jjosh.dev

If you are already subscribed using the old server, it may still work for now. But for new subscriptions, please use the new Bagiyo server:

https://ntfy.bagiyo.org

What You Will Get

You can subscribe to alerts for:

  • Sudden or unplanned BENECO power outages
  • Scheduled or planned BENECO power interruptions
  • PAGASA weather bulletins, especially during typhoons or severe weather events

You can also manage your alert preferences through the Bagiyo alerts page:

https://bagiyo.org/alerts

This lets you choose the alerts that are useful to you instead of relying only on general notification topics.

What is ntfy?

ntfy is a simple notification app.

You install it on your phone, subscribe to a topic, and receive notifications when there is an update.

No account is needed. No password is needed. No personal information is required.

Think of it like subscribing to an announcement channel.

Step 1: Install ntfy

Download the ntfy app on your phone:

After installing the app, open it.

Step 2: Add a Subscription

In the ntfy app, tap the + button to add a new subscription.

Depending on your phone, the app may show separate fields for:

  • Server
  • Topic

Use the values below.

Option 1: Sudden / Unplanned BENECO Power Outages

Use this if you want alerts for sudden outages, feeder trips, line problems, and restoration updates.

Server URL

https://ntfy.bagiyo.org

Topic

beneco-power-outages

Then tap Subscribe.

Option 2: Scheduled BENECO Power Interruptions

Use this if you want alerts for planned maintenance, scheduled power interruptions, and announced outage schedules.

Server URL

https://ntfy.bagiyo.org

Topic

beneco-scheduled-outages

Then tap Subscribe.

Option 3: PAGASA Bulletin Alerts

Use this if you want weather bulletin alerts based on publicly available PAGASA advisories.

This is useful during typhoons, heavy rain events, and other weather conditions where public advisories may be issued.

Server URL

https://ntfy.bagiyo.org

Topic

pagasa-bulletin

Then tap Subscribe.

This is not an official PAGASA app or service. It is a community notification topic that relays useful public bulletin information so it is easier to receive on your phone.

Always check official PAGASA channels when you need confirmed weather information.

If Your App Only Shows One Input Box

Some versions of the ntfy app may only ask for a topic or full address.

If that happens, use the full address instead.

Sudden / Unplanned BENECO Outages

https://ntfy.bagiyo.org/beneco-power-outages

Scheduled BENECO Outages

https://ntfy.bagiyo.org/beneco-scheduled-outages

PAGASA Bulletin Alerts

https://ntfy.bagiyo.org/pagasa-bulletin

What the Alerts Look Like

The alert will usually include the affected area, status, and other available details.

Example for sudden outages:

Power Outage: Feeder 14

Area:
Whole of Kadaclan Village, Loakan Apugan

Cause:
Tree branches fell on the primary line

Status:
Ongoing

Example for scheduled interruptions:

Scheduled Outage: Feeder 6

Date:
July 10, 2026

Time:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Purpose:
Replacement of rotten wooden poles

Areas Affected:
Camp 7, Kennon Road, Poliwes

Example for PAGASA bulletin alerts:

PAGASA Bulletin: Typhoon Update

Storm:
Typhoon INDAY

Summary:
INDAY continues to move northwestward over the Philippine Sea.

Issued:
July 10, 2026, 5:00 AM

Next Advisory:
Expected around 11:00 AM

The exact format may change as I continue improving the tool.

Managing Your Alerts

If you want more control over what notifications you receive, use the Bagiyo alerts page:

https://bagiyo.org/alerts

From there, you can manage alert preferences based on the available options in the tool.

Important Disclaimer

I am not affiliated with BENECO or PAGASA.

This is an independent community tool that I built in my free time.

The alerts are based on publicly available information, and the tool is provided as a free public service. There may be delays, missing details, or mistakes, so always check official BENECO and PAGASA channels when you need confirmed information.

The goal is simple: make important community updates easier to receive and easier to understand.

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