Philippines braces for cooler weather as state weather bureau declares onset of 'amihan' season
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) has declared the onset of the northeast monsoon, locally known as 'amihan.' This signifies a period of cooler weather, potential cold surges, and rough seas expected to impact the country for the coming months.
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