Cold winds to end soonPAGASA weather specialist John Manalo said the northeast monsoon continues to weaken as the easterlies prevail in most parts of the country. MANILA, Philippines — The northeast monsoon or amihan season may end by mid-March, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said yesterday. PAGASA weather specialist John Manalo said the northeast monsoon continues to weaken as the easterlies prevail in most parts of the country. Metro Manila and the rest of the country will have humid weather conditions due to the easterlies. With this, the WMO said that weather conditions may swing to a warming El Niño episode later this year.

Source: Philippine Star March 05, 2026 16:10 UTC