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Why a Nation Keeps Its Eyes on PAGASA

Every year, without fail, the Philippine archipelago braces itself. Somewhere over the Pacific, a low-pressure area forms, gains strength, and begins its steady march westward. Lon

How to Read a PAGASA Weather Forecast Before You Head Out

A forecast can change the way you plan an ordinary day in the Philippines. A morning commute may become a longer journey, an afternoon trip may need to be postponed, or a coastal o

What a PAGASA Weather Forecast Is Really For

In the Philippines, a weather forecast often decides more than what to wear. It can determine whether a farmer harvests before rain arrives, whether a fisherman risks going out to