| The Philippines is a country of diversity - brimming | | | | their own weather system - specially in |
| with colorful people living in colorful places. But not | | | | mountainous areas. Weather could also be |
| when it comes to the weather. There are only | | | | magnified in places near beaches or other bodies |
| two seasons in the Philippines: wet and dry. But | | | | of water. It is best to keep updated with weather |
| don't let bad weather keep you from having fun | | | | changes from local and international news. |
| on your trip! A little Philippines travel guide will go a | | | | PAG-ASA (Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical & |
| long way. | | | | Astronomical Services Administration) is the |
| CLIMATE CHANGE | | | | government weather bureau. They publish hourly |
| Climate change has affected the weather in | | | | reports whenever a typhoon hits the country. |
| tropical Philippines, too. There used to be a clear | | | | BE PREPARED |
| point when the seasons started and ended. Today | | | | During your stay in the Philippines, always bring |
| though, Filipinos (and their visitors) experience | | | | around your weapons against the elements. Sun |
| unexpected weather changes: the sun could be | | | | block is good for preventing painful sunburns |
| shining warmly one moment, and heavy rain could | | | | (specially for those with sensitive skin). Umbrellas |
| be pelting down the next. But generally, the | | | | can shield you from both the harsh sun and the |
| country experiences its warmest from April to | | | | pelting rain. Hats with wide brims or visors protect |
| October. The rest of the year is relatively colder | | | | your hair and eyes. Sunglasses can help prevent |
| because of the monsoon winds. On average, | | | | the sun from damaging your vision. And fans can |
| twenty typhoons enter the country yearly; the | | | | help keep you cool through the humid days. |
| majority of which occur during the latter half of | | | | Keep these Philippines travel information in mind, |
| the year. | | | | and you will enjoy your stay in the Philippines |
| LOCAL WEATHER | | | | come rain or come shine. |
| Some places in the Philippines are known to have | | | | |