PAGASA has yet to declare the start of the Hot and Dry Season but the heat has become increasingly intense in some parts of the country.
Yesterday, PAGASA recorded a scorching 36°C in Cabanatuan.
Today, a maximum of 34°C air temperature is expected in Metro Manila. For Baguio City, it will be between 16-26°C, 26-32°C in Iloilo and a maximum of 34°C in Zamboanga City.
While temperatures are expected to spike, the Northeast Monsoon in the Northern Luzon is still bringing cloudy skies with isolated light rains in Cagayan Valley Region. Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains will be experienced in the regions of Cordillera and Ilocos. Caused by the warm and humid air from the Pacific called Easterlies, partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms will prevail in Metro Manila and the rest of the archipelago.
Despite the warm temperatures, gale warning is hoisted in the seaboards of Northern Luzon where sea travel may be risky due to rough to very rough sea conditions.
Temperatures are beginning to rise in most parts of the country but the Northeast Monsoon, locally known as Amihan, has yet to end its dominance in Luzon.
This midweek Wednesday, Amihan has again intensified, affecting Northern and Central Luzon. As an effect, cloudy skies with light rains are expected in the Batanes Group of Islands. It will also bring partly cloudy to cloudy skies to the Ilocos Region, Cordillera, Central Luzon and rest of Cagayan Valley. In Metro Manila, the rest of Luzon, down to Visayas and Mindanao, generally fair weather will prevail only with chances of isolated rain showers or thunderstorms.
Despite the increasing temperatures in the country, PAGASA has yet to declare the commencement of the Hot and Dry season.
“’Yung warm and humid air ng Easterlies ang isa sa mga pangunahing characteristics para mag-declare po tayo ng tag-init. Hindi lang tayo makapag-terminate ng Amihan sa kadahilanang bumabalik ito.” (The warm and humid characteristics of Easterlies are one the factors before declaring the Hot and Dry Season. We can’t still announce it because Amihan has yet to be terminated.)
It can be recalled that PAGASA announced the termination of Amihan on March 18 last year, signaling the start of the Hot and Dry Season or tag-init.
Far from the rainy days last weekend, fair weather is expected to prevail in most parts of the county today.
This is caused by Easterlies, warm and humid air from the Pacific Ocean, bringing slightly humid temperatures in the Philippines. Meanwhile, the Northeast Monsoon has slightly weakened, affecting the extreme Northern Luzon.
Today, the Batanes Group of Islands will experience cloudy skies with light rains induced by Amihan. Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon, down to Visayas and Mindanao, will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms.
“Makakaranas pa rin tayo ng mainit at maalinsangan panahon sa nakararaming bahagi ng bansa maging sa Metro Manila. Wala naman tayong inaasahang bagyo sa susunod na dalawa hanggang tatlong araw.” (We will still experience warm and humid weather in most parts of the country including Metro Manila. We’re not expecting a tropical cyclone within the next 2-3 days.)
Rains caused by the Low Pressure Area (LPA) are likely to continue in several areas in the southern parts of the country today.
At 11:00 AM today, the LPA was spotted at 135 kilometers southeast of General Santos City. Compared to previous days, the effects of this weather disturbance have already weakened. However, it will still bring cloudy skies with light to moderate rains and isolated thunderstorms in Visayas and Mindanao.
In an interview with PanahonTV, PAGASA Weather Forecaster Sheila Reyes said that the LPA has slim chance of developing into a tropical cyclone or “bagyo.”
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Meanwhile, the Northeast Monsoon still persists in Northern Luzon. It brings partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains in the regions of Cagayan Valley, Cordillera and Ilocos. Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms also prevail in Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon.
When was the last time you visited a museum or gallery near you?
Museums and galleries allow us to get up close and personal with events and works of art that we usually see in textbooks. According to the website of Southwest Museums and Libraries Associations of America, those who get firsthand information are more likely to retain knowledge later in life.
As we observe Museums and Galleries Month in the Philippines, let’s take a look at some budget-friendly museums in the metro that offer free admissions or at least an entrance fee of P200 and below.
AFP MUSEUM
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Museum portrays the rich and glorious Filipino martial traditions. It aims to showcase the vision, ideals and glory of Filipino soldiers and the heroic contributions of the AFP to nation building, and the country’s sovereignty and integrity.
Inside the two-storey building is a collection of war relics, weapons, and documents dating back to the Spanish colonial period. The uniform of the Philippines’ first president, General Emilio Aguinaldo, is also displayed in the museum.
source: heritageispeople blogspot
ADDRESS: Bulwagang Heneral Arturo T. Enrile, Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City
OPERATING HOURS: Monday to Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (by appointment on Saturdays and Sundays)
ENTRANCE FEE: students – P20 for student | P25.00 for adult | P10 for military dependent | free for veterans, retired and active military members
CONTACTS: 912-7664 or https://www.facebook.com/AFP-Museum-191933287536900/
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BAHAY TSINOY
Located within the walls of Intramuros, the Bahay Tsinoy Gallery and Museum documents the history, lives and contributions of the Chinese to Philippine culture and history.
Lifelike dioramas are used to depict lives of the Chinese during the different eras. Old coins, porcelain, and photo collections can also be found in the museum.
source: bahaytsinoy.org
courtesy: bahaytsinoy.org
ADDRESS: KAISA HERITAGE CENTER 32 Anda St. cor. Cabildo St., Intramuros, Manila,
OPERATING HOURS: Tuesday to Sunday | 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
ENTRANCE FEE: Adults – P100 | Students – P60
CONTACTS: 527-6083 | 0922 8901357 | http://www.bahaytsinoy.org
NATIONAL MUSEUM
Based on its website, the National Museum is an educational, scientific and cultural institution that acquires, documents, preserves, exhibits, and fosters scholarly study and public appreciation of works of art, specimens, and cultural and historical artifacts representative of our cultural heritage and natural history.
Its collections include Fine Art, Archeology, Ethnography and Natural History. It also houses one of the country’s most famous paintings, the Spoliarium by Juan Luna.
source: http://www.nationalmuseum.gov.ph/
source: http://www.nationalmuseum.gov.ph/
ADDRESS: Padre Burgos Drive, City of Manila, Philippines
OPERATING HOURS: Tuesday to Sunday | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
ENTRANCE FEE: Free but a reservation must be made for 20 or more visitors
CONTACTS: 527-0278 | http://www.nationalmuseum.gov.ph/nationalmuseumbeta/Visit/Booking.html
METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF MANILA
The Metropolitan Museum of Manila was originally built as a venue for international art exhibitions in 1976, aimed at expanding the exposure of Filipinos to the visual arts of foreign cultures while enhancing cultural diplomacy. Recently, in partnership with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), it refocused on showcasing contemporary art by Filipino and international artists.
source: metmuseum
ADDRESS: Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Complex, Roxas Boulevard,
Malate-Manila, Philippines
OPERATING HOURS: Monday to Saturday | 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM
ENTRANCE FEE: Children above three years old, students, adults & foreign guests – P100 | senior citizens and persons with disabilities – P80
CONTACTS: 708-7829 | http://www.metmuseum.ph/
MOWELFUND MUSEUM
MOWELFUND stands for Movie Workers Welfare Foundation, Inc, which is a non-stock non-profit social welfare, educational, and industry development foundation organized and established in 1974. The Mowelfund complex houses photos, props from films and other memorabilia of Philippine cinema.
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ADDRESS: 66 Rosario Drive, Cubao, Quezon City
OPERATING HOURS: Tuesday to Fridays | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
ENTRANCE FEE: P125
CONTACTS: 727-1915 | 727-1961 | 0928-7213883 | http://mowelfund.com/
MUSEO NG KALINANGANG PILIPINO
The museum gathers together the works of Filipino traditional artists in an effort to preserve Filipino artistic traditions. Nestled in the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), the museum presents special changing exhibitions, provides curatorial assistance, and organizes workshops on indigenous art forms.
source: culturalcenter.gov.ph
ADDRESS: Cultural Center of the Philippines, CCP Complex, Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines
OPERATING HOURS: Tuesday to Sunday | 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
ENTRANCE FEE: adults – P40 | students and children – P30
CONTACTS: 832-5094, 832-1125 local 1508 | http://culturalcenter.gov.ph/
MUSEO NG KATIPUNAN
Located in San Juan City, the Katipunan Museum was specifically built to showcase the contributions of the Kataas-taasang Kagalang-galang na Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan (KKK) formed in 1892 to fight the Spanish colonists. Apart from the usual life-size figures in museums, this one has an e-learning center, a stereopticon room and mini-library, which make learning fun, especially for kids.
source: http://www.mymomfriday.com/
source: http://www.sanjuancity.gov.ph/
ADDRESS: Pinaglabanan Memorial Shrine (Museo ng Katipunan, Pinaglabanan Street, San Juan City
OPERATING HOURS: Tuesday to Sunday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
ENTRANCE FEE: Free
CONTACTS: 576-4336 | 385-5896 | http://nhcp.gov.ph/museums/pinaglabanan-memorial-shrine/
MUSEO PAMBATA
Unlike traditional museums where items are displayed behind glass, Museo Pambata features hands-on exhibits that encourage children to explore and discover various concepts while they play.
source: http://www.museopambata.org/
source:http://www.museopambata.org/
ADDRESS: Museo Pambata Foundation, Inc.Roxas Boulevard corner South Drive, Manila
OPERATING HOURS: Tuesday – Saturday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM | Sunday 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
ENTRANCE FEE: Free for museum workers and teachers with IDs | Free for Manila residents every Tuesdays | P250 regular rate for children and adult
CONTACTS: 523-1797 | 536-0595 | +63 918-382-2212 | http://www.museopambata.
PHILIPPINE SCIENCE CENTRUM
The Philippine Science Centrum houses over 100 interactive exhibits in 10 galleries. It is known as the country’s pioneer interactive science museum for children and adults, who want to touch, twist, play, hear, and see science while having fun.
source: http://www.science-centrum.ph/
source: http://www.science-centrum.ph/
ADDRESS: E-Com Building, Riverbanks Center,Barangka, Marikina City
OPERATING HOURS: Monday to Saturday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
ENTRANCE FEE: Php 130 | Teachers (with ID) and children below 2 years old – FREE of charge | Senior Citizens with ID – 50% discount
CONTACTS: 942-5136 | 0917-526-6356 | http://www.science-centrum.ph/
PINTO ART MUSEUM
This contemporary art space is located at the Silangan Gardens inside a private subdivision in Antipolo, Rizal. Several art galleries can be found in the open-air Mediterranean-inspired villas.
source: Paul Michael Caisip
source: Paul Michael Caisip
ADDRESS: 1 Sierra Madre St., Grand Heights, Antipolo, Rizal
OPERATING HOURS: Tuesday to Sunday | 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
ENTRANCE FEE: P200 for regular ticket | senior citizens and PWD with valid IDs – P180 | children and students with proper school IDs – P100 | children below 3 years old – free
CONTACTS: 6971015 | https://www.facebook.com/Pinto-Art-Museum-281376918562097/
QCX (QUEZON CITY EXPERIENCE)
Quezon City Experience is an interactive museum showcasing the city’s rich history and transformation as the country’s premier city. With the use of technology, QCX also provides visitors a chance to interact with the displays and allows them to take selfies in each gallery.
source: http://quezoncity.gov.ph/
ADDRESS: Quezon Memorial Cirlcle, Elliptical Road, Barangay Central, Diliman, Quezon City
OPERATING HOURS: Tuesday to Sunday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
ENTRANCE FEE: Students with ID – P80 | Quezon City resident – P100 (must present valid ID with address) | Non-Quezon City resident – P150 | Free admission for children 6 years and below
CONTACTS: 0906 566 9382 | 988-4242 | http://quezoncity.gov.ph/
YUCHENGCO MUSEUM
The Yuchengco Museum has the primary goal of fostering a greater public appreciation of the finest international, national cultural, historical, design exhibitions and programs through its rooms: Sino-Filipino Expressions; Bridging Cultures; Design as Art, Art as Design; and Culture and Development.
source: yuchengcomuseum.org
ADDRESS: RCBC Plaza corner Ayala and Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenues, Makati City
OPERATING HOURS: Monday to Saturday | 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
ENTRANCE FEE: adults – P100 | students, children, seniors, and PWDs – P50
CONTACTS: 889 – 1234| https://yuchengcomuseum.org
So the next time you find yourself with a tight budget, remember you can still have your unlimited fill of the culture and the arts with these museums. Celebrate our culture and history with these affordable must-visits.
Typhoon Lando continuously gains strength in the East Philippine Sea with maximum sustained winds of 150 kilometers per hour and gustiness of up to 160 kilometers per hour. With its westward movement at 15 kilometers per hour, PAGASA Weather Forecaster Aldczar Aurelio says it may hit Isabela tomorrow evening or Sunday morning. Lando is expected to bring heavy to intense rainfall within the 550-kilometer diameter of the typhoon, which includes Northern and Central Luzon.
PAGASA raised Public Storm Warning Signal Numbers 1 and 2 over several areas in Luzon. The weather bureau monitors the movement of Lando towards the landmass of the Isabela-Aurora areas, which was alerted against rains with gusty winds in the next few hours.
Aurelio added that the slow movement of Lando is caused by the Fujiwhara effect of Tropical Storm Champi, which was last located outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility. Though Champi will not enter our boundary, as it moves northwards, it pulls Lando southwards. This causes Lando to stay longer in our boundary, possibly until Thursday.
Aurelio also said that this Sunday or Monday, a Ridge of High Pressure Area may block Lando from the West Philippine Sea, and may cause it to recurve northward.
Gale warning is still raised over the northern seaboard of Northern Luzon, and the eastern seaboards of Visayas. Venturing into these rough to very rough sea conditions might be dangerous for fishing boats and other small seacraft.
The Ridge of High Pressure Area remains to be the dominant weather system affecting the country particularly over Northern Luzon.
This weather system associated with fair weather condition will bring partly cloudy to cloudy skies in the following hours. However, thunderstorm formation is still possible mostly in the afternoon or evening.
Coastal waters throughout the archipelago will be slight to moderate, making sea travel fairly easy and breezy with light to moderate winds.
Temperature in Metro Manila plays between 25 to 36°C. Expect to feel a heat index of at least 40.1°C especially after lunch.
Meanwhile, all commuters taking the Metro Rail Transit are advised to leave earlier than usual as queues are expected to be quite longer today. With airconditioning problems, only 9 out of 20 trains will be operational. Avoid the rush hours if possible and bring drinking water to avoid dehydration while waiting for your train to arrive.
The month of May may be down to its last days but the Philippines will still continue to experience hot weather due to the prevailing Ridge of High Pressure Area affecting Luzon.
This weather system will bring partly cloudy to cloudy skies, bearing generally fair weather conditions. However, due to the heat, thunderstorm formation is still likely in the afternoon or evening.
In Metro Manila, the heat index forecast may reach up to 40 degrees Celsius today. With this temperature, food spoilage may easily occur. Avoid this from happening to secure your health: http://www.panahon.tv/blog/2015/04/slow-down-spoilage-this-sunny-season/
During this season, it is best to keep cool and use common sense to stay healthy during the warmer days. To prevent heat-related woes, read: http://www.panahon.tv/blog/2015/03/staying-cool-this-hot-season/
The longer we stay under the sun, the more we are prone to dehydration. Aside from water, you can rehydrate in tastier ways. Know more here: http://www.panahon.tv/blog/2015/05/fruits-that-beat-the-hot-weather/
The Ridge of High Pressure Area remains to be the dominant weather system, bringing higher temperatures in the Philippines today.
It will continue to bring partly cloudy to cloudy skies or fair weather over Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. However, localized thunderstorms are still expected to form in the afternoon or evening.
You can expect the same weather scenario this weekend, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
Today, Metro Manila’s heat index may reach up to 40.2 degrees Centigrade, the agency added. Everyone is advised to take precautions.
WHEN WILL TAG-INIT END?
State Meteorologist Buddy Javier states that the Hot and Dry season may last until mid-June. By then, the winds will start to shift and usher in more rains.
But in order to fully establish the end of Tag-init, PAGASA has certain criteria in determining the onset of rainy season in the country, particularly in areas under the Type 1 climate, which produces two pronounced seasons:
1. Dry – October to March
2. Wet – April to September
In order for the agency to officially declare the onset of the rainy season, the following conditions must be present:
1. A total rainfall amount of 25 millimeters or more in a five-day period or at least 1 millimeter of rainfall per day in three consecutive days.
2. Criterion #1 must be met in at least five of the following climate Type 1 stations:
* Laoag
* Vigan
* Dagupan
* Iba
* San Jose, Mindoro
* Metro Manila
* Ambulong
* Iloilo
In order for Metro Manila to be counted, at least 2 out of 3 Metro Manila stations (Science Garden, Port Area, Sangley Point) must have met the first condition.