The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Saturday, Jan. 27 said the air temperature in Baguio City had dropped to 9.8°C.
According to PAGASA's daily temperature updates, this was the lowest temperature recorded in the country since the start of the year.
The top 10 areas with lowest temperatures on Saturday include Laoag City, Ilocos Norte (16.2°C); Basco, Batanes (16.6°C ); Malaybalay, Bukidnon (17.0°C); Muñoz, Nueva Ecija (17.2°C); Tuguegarao City, Cagayan (17.6°C); Tanay, Rizal (17.7°C); Abucay, Bataan (18.2°C); Casiguran, Aurora (18.4°C); and Sinait, Ilocos Sur (18.5°C).
PAGASA said the northeast monsoon, locally known as "amihan," has re-strengthened and may bring cold weather to the country.