MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) on Friday said rising temperatures are expected across much of the country as the northeast monsoon or amihan weakens and easterlies begin to prevail. According to the state weather bureau, the amihan continues to affect Extreme Northern Luzon, while the easterlies are influencing the rest of Luzon and the Visayas. “The weather is starting to heat up, but it is not yet the start of the hot season because the northeast monsoon is still affecting us, especially in extreme northern Luzon,” said Pagasa weather specialist Leanne Loreto. READ: […]... Keep on reading: Amihan weakens as easterlies bring hotter, humid weather