Habagat

Habagat, the Southwest Monsoon, is affecting Northern Luzon with cloudy skies, scattered rains, and thunderstorms as of August 1, 2025. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) forecasts moderate to strong winds along the northern and western coasts of Northern Luzon, leading to rough sea conditions. This weather system has caused significant damage and disrupted livelihoods in various parts of the country, prompting aid from organizations like GMA Kapuso Foundation to help affected communities.

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Last updated at August 2, 2025.

Recent stories about Habagat

DOH warns of leptospirosis surge due to floods

The Department of Health (DOH) has issued an advisory regarding the expected increase in leptospirosis cases due to recent heavy rains and floods caused by tropical cyclones and the Southwest Monsoon.
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Habagat brings rain, wind to North Luzon; tropical cyclone forms east-northeast

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) announced that the Southwest Monsoon or Habagat will affect Northern Luzon and other parts of the country on Saturday.
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Tropical cyclone forms northeast of PH, no immediate threat

A tropical depression near Extreme Northern Luzon developed into a tropical cyclone at 2 pm on Friday, August 1, but is not expected to enter the Philippine area of responsibility soon.
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Mika Salamanca and Brent Manalo attend GMA Gala 2025

Mika Salamanca and Brent Manalo attended the GMA Gala 2025 on Saturday at the Marriott Manila Hotel in Pasay City.
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Fuel prices to rise next week: Gas up P1.70-P1.90, diesel P1.00-P1.20

Motorists can expect another increase in fuel prices next week due to rising costs in the oil market, with gasoline set to rise by P1.70 to P1.90 per liter, diesel by P1.00 to P1.20 per liter, and kerosene by P0.80 to P1.00 per liter.
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37 die as Tropical Cyclones and monsoon hit PH, affecting millions

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported an increase in fatalities due to Tropical Cyclones Crising, Dante, Emong, and the Southwest Monsoon to 37 as of Thursday.
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Tropical cyclones and monsoon impact over 75K farmers, PHP12.84B losses

Nearly 75,000 farmers and fisherfolk have been impacted by tropical cyclones Emong, Crising, Dante, and the southwest monsoon, causing agricultural losses of PHP2.25 billion and infrastructure damage of PHP10.59 billion as of August 1.
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Habagat brings scattered rains, thunderstorms; tropical depression outside PAR

The Southwest Monsoon, or Habagat, continues to affect parts of Luzon and Visayas on Friday, August 1, bringing cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms, according to PAGASA.
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LTO waives fines for traffic violations and late registrations in storm-hit areas until Aug 8

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) announced Tuesday that it will waive fines for traffic violations and late vehicle registration and driver's license renewal in areas affected by recent severe weather.
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DepEd plans makeup classes for Luzon students due to school suspensions

The Department of Education (DepEd) plans to hold makeup classes after in-person learning was suspended across parts of Luzon last week due to heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon and three tropical cyclones.
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