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Back to headlinesAugust 21, 2026, 7:00 AM PHT

Weather · Public Safety

Holiday Weather Improves in Many Areas, but Showers Remain Possible Across Parts of the Philippines

Conditions have improved from the week's heavier monsoon rains, but PAGASA forecasts still show rain showers or thunderstorms in a number of destinations and regions.

By FMB News DeskPublished August 21, 2026, 7:00 AM PHT2 min read
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Why this matters to Filipinos

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Verified facts

What happened

Weather conditions are improving in many parts of the Philippines for the Ninoy Aquino Day holiday after days of monsoon-related disruption, although rain showers and thunderstorms remain possible in several areas.

PAGASA's published outlook for Friday, August 21 shows partly cloudy to at times cloudy conditions with rain showers or thunderstorms in destinations including Cebu, Bohol, Boracay and Davao, while some Luzon locations remain under cloudier or wetter forecasts.

Context

Context

The country has been dealing with southwest monsoon rains and tropical-cyclone effects this week. PAGASA's August climate outlook says the southwest monsoon, low-pressure areas, tropical cyclones and localized thunderstorms remain among the weather systems expected to affect the Philippines during the month.

Filipino relevance

Why this matters

August 21 is a special non-working holiday and the start of a three-day weekend for many Filipinos, increasing road and leisure travel. Improved broad conditions do not eliminate localized thunderstorm, flooding or rough-sea risks.

What to watch next

What to watch next

Travelers should continue checking PAGASA's latest local and marine forecasts before trips, particularly in areas where rain showers, thunderstorms or elevated coastal conditions remain possible.

Sources and public record

DOST-PAGASA: Weather Outlook for Selected Tourist Areas (August 18, 2026, 6:00 PM PHT)DOST-PAGASA: Agroclimatic Outlook for August 2026 (July 1, 2026, 12:00 AM PHT)