Heavy rainfall expected in parts of Luzon on Monday (Aug. 17)

MANILA, Philippines — Moderate to heavy rains are expected to pour over six provinces in Luzon on Monday due to the continued effect of the southwest monsoon, locally known as “habagat,” the state weather bureau reported. Based on its 5 a.m. heavy rainfall outlook on Monday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa)