Amihan heightens anew, affects Metro Manila, other areas on Christmas Day

MANILA, Philippines — The northeast monsoon, locally known as amihan, has reintensified and is expected to affect Metro Manila and areas in Luzon on Christmas Day, December 25, according to the state weather bureau. Based on its morning forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said the amihan will bring cloudy skies