MANILA, Philippines — Rains were predicted in parts of the country on Thursday due to the easterlies and the northeastern monsoon (amihan), the state weather bureau said. The easterlies are warm winds from the Pacific Ocean, while the amihan are cold winds from the northeast. “The skies will be cloudy and the chances of rain are high throughout the day here in Isabela, Aurora, Bulacan, Metro Manila, the entire Bicol region, Calabarzon as well as Mimaropa due to the easterlies,” weather specialist Loreidin de la Cruz forecast at the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). “Meanwhile, all areas […]... Keep on reading: Easterlies, amihan likely to bring rain in parts of PH on Thursday (Oct. 16)