The onset of the rainy season in the Philippines may begin as early as the first week of June, based on the latest forecast from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). PAGASA weather specialist Benison Estareja on Wednesday, May 21 said that while...
(Photo from Pixabay) As the country shifts from dry to wet conditions, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has explained the key factors that determine when the rainy season officially begins. PAGASA weather specialist Benison Estareja said...
Despite the rain showers and thunderstorms over the past few days, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Wednesday, May 14 clarified that the official rainy season has not yet begun. PAGASA weather specialist Benison Estareja explained that...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Tuesday, May 13 warned of a high chance of rain showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening across most of the country. PAGASA weather specialist Chenel Dominguez said the dominant weather...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Friday, May 9 said the country will continue to experience hot weather, with possible isolated rain showers in the afternoon or evening. PAGASA weather specialist Grace Castañeda said the low pressure area...
Photo from Pixabay The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) announced on Monday, Oct. 7 the official end of the southwest monsoon season, locally known as “habagat.” Based on its recent analyses, PAGASA reported a significant weakening of the...
Photo from Pixabay The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Wednesday, Sept. 25 that the southwest monsoon, or “habagat,” could end sooner than usual this year, paving the way for the arrival of the northeast monsoon, or “amihan” by...
As the southwest monsoon (habagat) weakens, warm weather will affect most of the country due to warm winds from the Pacific Ocean, known as easterlies, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Monday, Sept. 23. Based on the 24-hour weather...
Most of the country will experience improved weather as the southwest monsoon, or “habagat,” has weakened, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Sunday, Sept. 22. PAGASA Weather Specialist Grace Castañeda said the tropical depression...
Rains will continue on Saturday, Sept. 21, due to the southwest monsoon (habagat), even after Tropical Depression "Igme" exits the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). The southwest monsoon (habagat) will continue to bring rain to parts of the country, according to PAGASA. (KEITH BACONGCO /...
Satellite image of Tropical Depression “Igme” (Courtesy of PAGASA) The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Friday, Sept. 20 said the Low Pressure Area (LPA) near Batanes developed into a tropical depression and was given the local name...
DAVAO CITY – The Office of the Civil Defense (OCD)-Davao region said on Friday, September 20, that 139 families or 409 persons in the Davao region were affected by the flooding incident on Wednesday, September 18, caused by heavy rains from the southwest monsoon or “habagat.” The agency said...
