Heavy rains loom over Luzon, Western Visayas as habagat strengthens
Published on: Saturday 22 August 2026
MANILA, Philippines — Heavy rains are expected to persist across parts of Luzon and western Visayas early next week as the southwest monsoon, or habagat, intensifies, the state weather bureau said Saturday. During the 5 p.m. weather advisory, Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) weather specialist Daniel Villamil said monsoon rains could become heavy by Monday or Tuesday due to the influence of...
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