Pagasa declared rainy season. But where are the rains?

The declaration of the rainy season is a critical signal for farmers, shaping planting schedules and irrigation management. On June 4, 2026, Pagasa declared the onset of the rainy season based on meteorological indicators of the southwest monsoon, or habagat. Typhoons Domeng and Ester briefly delivered heavy rains, but these were localized and followed by

By Dennis Maliwanag