The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said no low-pressure area (LPA) or tropical cyclone is being monitored inside or outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) as of Thursday, November 12, 2026.
In its 5 a.m. weather forecast, PAGASA said tropical cyclone formation in the coming days, including through the weekend, remains unlikely based on the latest weather data.
Despite the absence of any monitored LPA, two weather systems continue to affect the country, bringing cloudy skies and scattered rains to several parts of the Philippines.
PAGASA said the Northeast Monsoon or Amihan is affecting Northern and Central Luzon, while the easterlies are influencing the rest of the country.
Scattered rain showers and thunderstorms are likely over the eastern portions of Southern Luzon, Eastern Visayas, Caraga, and the Davao Region due to the easterlies. These areas may experience light to moderate rainfall.
Light rains are also expected over Cagayan Valley and parts of the Cordillera Administrative Region due to the Northeast Monsoon. Isolated light rains may affect the Ilocos Region and parts of Central Luzon.
In Southern Luzon, Quezon, Camarines Norte, and Catanduanes have a higher chance of experiencing cloudy skies with scattered rain showers due to the easterlies.
Metro Manila, Mimaropa, and the rest of Calabarzon are expected to have generally fair weather, although localized rain showers and thunderstorms may occur, particularly in the afternoon or evening.
PAGASA said Eastern Visayas will also likely experience cloudy skies with scattered rains, while Western Visayas, Central Visayas, and the Negros Island Region may have generally fair weather with possible localized rain showers and thunderstorms.
In Mindanao, cloudy skies with scattered rain showers are expected over Caraga and the Davao Region. The rest of the island is forecast to have generally fair weather, with isolated rain showers and thunderstorms.
The weather bureau said the effects of the easterlies are expected to persist through the weekend, particularly over the eastern sections of Visayas and Mindanao. The Zamboanga Peninsula may also experience increased cloudiness by Sunday.
PAGASA also warned of the possible development of the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) over parts of Mindanao this weekend, which could bring additional rainfall.
Meanwhile, no gale warning is currently in effect over any part of the country, allowing sea travel to continue under generally favorable conditions.
However, PAGASA advised operators of small boats and other seafarers, particularly in Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, to remain cautious due to possible localized thunderstorms that could trigger sudden increases in wave height.
