‘habagat’

Chismis Agent
August 25, 2025

Rain expected in many parts of PH due to LPA, ‘habagat’

MANILA, Philippines — The combined effects of the southwest monsoon, or “habagat,” and a low-pressure area (LPA) will trigger rain in Southern Luzon, Visayas, and the northern portion of Mindanao on Monday, according to the state weather bureau. Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) weather specialist Daniel Villamil said that the LPA being […]

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Chismis Agent
June 25, 2025

Cyclone outside PAR may pull away ‘habagat’ from PH

MANILA, Philippines — The low-pressure area being monitored has developed into a tropical depression after exiting the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) and may pull away the southwest monsoon, or habagat, from the country, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). In its 5 a.m. forecast, Pagasa weather specialist Obet Badrina […]