THE southwest monsoon, locally known as “Habagat,” will be the primary weather system influencing conditions across the Philippines during President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 28, 2025. Metro Manila, along with several other regions, can anticipate mostly cloudy skies with a chance of isolated rain showers or thunderstorms.
Specifically, Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), Western Visayas, Negros Island Region, Zambales, Bataan, Cavite, Batangas, Occidental Mindoro, and Palawan should be prepared for this type of weather. The remainder of the archipelago is expected to experience partly cloudy to cloudy conditions with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms.
The forecast indicates a potential for unsettled weather in certain areas during the SONA. While the entire country is not expected to experience severe weather, those in the areas listed above should be prepared for the possibility of rain and thunderstorms.
It’s advisable for those attending the SONA or residing in these areas to monitor weather updates and take necessary precautions. The overall outlook suggests a mix of weather conditions across the country, with the southwest monsoon playing a dominant role in determining the weather patterns on Monday.
