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Flowers, chocolates, “cheesy” notes and love songs–there’s no doubt, Valentine’s is officially here! Whatever your relationship status is, here are some hugot lines that will not only help you express your feelings, but will also give you knowledge about the weather.

1. “Amihan ka ba? Lamig mo kasi eh.”
The Northeast Monsoon, also known as Hanging Amihan refers to cold and dry air coming from Mainland China or Siberia. It starts to sweep across our country during the “ber” months and peaks in January until February. This is the reason for the chilly weather mostly in the evening or early morning.

Don’t wait for your loved one to tell you this hugot. To prove your special someone that you’re not like the Amihan, better give them a warm hug today!

2. “Buti pa ang panahon, kayang i-forecast ng PAGASA. Pero ‘yung pagiging tayo, malabo kasi isa kang PAASA.”
Through the years, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has been providing the weather updates. It is the top source of information whenever weather disturbances enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). Aside from delivering various data, such as 24-hr public weather forecasts, weather bulletins, shipping and farm weather forecasts, the bureau also offers live broadcast reports and interviews for different media outlets.

3. “Bagyo ka ba? Kasi when you left my area of responsibility, you left my heart under a state of calamity.”
An average of 19 to 20 tropical cyclones or bagyo enter PAR each year. Almost half of these may directly hit the country. Cyclones can be very devastating to the lives and property. When the extent of damage has become immense, the local government units (LGU) have the authority to declare a state of calamity for an easier and faster access to disaster relief funds.

4. “Para kang track ng bagyo. Minsan nagla-landfall, minsan lumilihis at lumalayo.”
A cyclone’s track is influenced by different factors like the High Pressure Area (HPA), Southwest Monsoon or Northeast Monsoon. It may make landfall or directly hit the land, but there are also instances that a cyclone re-curves away from the country.

5. “Buti pa ang ulan, may pag-asang tumila. Pero ang feelings ko ayaw paawat, parang babaha.”
Rain is a product of water cycle. Rains become enormous and more frequent during the Habagat Season or whenever weather disturbances like a Low Pressure Area (LPA) or tropical cyclones prevail within our premises. If rains persist for about three hours, flooding is possible in low-lying areas, while landslides may also transpire in mountainous areas.

6. “Ang feelings mo sa ‘kin ay parang SUMMER sa Pilipinas. Akala ko meron, wala pala talaga.”
As a tropical country, the Philippines has only 2 official seasons – the Wet/Rainy Season and Hot/Dry Season. The term “summer” has been part of our culture but it is technically incorrect. Summer and winter are only experienced by countries in the temperate regions.

7. “Ang turing mo sa ‘kin ay parang SNOW sa Pilipinas. Hindi nag-eexist.”
Most of us dream of building our own snowman and wish to experience a White Christmas. But in reality, it’s not possible in the Philippines because we don’t have winter in the tropics.

8. “Ako na lang piliin mo! Supertyphoon ang pag-ibig ko, Signal Number 5 ang effort ko.”
A tropical cyclone is classified into five categories–tropical depression, tropical storm, severe tropical storm, typhoon and super typhoon. A Super typhoon is the most powerful with maximum winds of more than 220 kilometers per hour.

PAGASA issues Tropical Cyclone Warning Signals (TCWS) whenever a cyclone is expected to approach PAR or directly hit the land. Signal Number 5 means the eye of the super typhoon is drawing near, wherein residents may experience the strongest impacts within 12 hours.

9. “Kung ako ang bagyo, ikaw ang heat and moisture ko. Kailangan kita para lumakas at mabuhay ako.”
High temperatures and ample amount of water vapor are two important ingredients for a cyclone to grow stronger. It needs moisture and heat to sustain its intensity and elongate its life span. Without these, it may weaken or gradually dissipate.

10. “Para tayong mainit at malamig na hangin, pinagtagpo pero hindi magkasundo.”
Are you familiar with the Tail-End of a Cold Front? It is one of the weather systems expected to affect the country this month. Cold front is the boundary of two air masses, where the cold air mass dominates the warm air mass. When these two converge, bad weather will follow. Unfavorable weather conditions include heavy rains and thunderstorms.