Philippines Recorded Coldest Temperature

Manila, Philippines (AHN) - Residents in the Philippines were advised its now time to take out those sweaters and thick blankets as the north winds have finally arrived bringing colder temperatures.

The Philippine Atmospheric and Astronomical Services Administration on Sunday announced Metro Manila registered a record-low temperature on Saturday morning to as low as 19 degrees celcius.

Leny Ruiz, Pagasa weather specialist, said the public must prepare for colder weather in the coming days as Christmas season arrives.

Ruiz said, "We recorded a temperature of 19 degrees Celcius, that's the coldest so far. But we expect the weather to get cold in the next few days,"

A weather bulletin issued by Pagasa shows temperature in Manila would range from 21 to 29 decrees celcius.

She adds, the weather bureau has not spotted any weather disturbances near the Philippine territory so the public can expect a fair weather.

"As of this time the Pacific appears clear. We don't see any disturbance forming," Ruiz said.