Two weather systems to bring rain in parts of PH on Friday, Nov. 13

Inquirer.net - Nov 12, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Two different weather systems are forecast to bring rain over various parts of the country on Friday, the state weather bureau said. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) in its latest weather forecast, the northeast monsoon or “amihan” will continue to affect and bring rain over parts

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