Updated

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) issued a series of forecasts through late July and August covering Cebu and the Visayas region, tracking the effects of the southwest monsoon or 'habagat.' Conditions ranged from fair skies with isolated rains to persistent monsoon rains that later weakened, with impacts including strong winds and rough seas affecting the Ironman 70.3 Lapu-Lapu triathlon and localized thunderstorms continuing to affect Cebu into the Halad sa Pagtuo 2026 event on August 29. These recurring advisories reflect the seasonal monsoon pattern influencing daily weather across the central Philippines throughout the summer.