By MANILA, Philippines — The southwest monsoon or habagat has slightly weakened as monsoon break prevails, bringing generally fair Monday weather in most parts of the country, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).
Pagasa weather specialist Chenel Dominguez said that habagat only prevails in western section of northern and central Luzon.
“If we observe, we have already announced the start of the rainy season, but we are still experiencing hot and humid noon to afternoon conditions in large parts of the country,” Dominguez said in a public weather forecast.
