Rain due to ‘habagat’ expected in parts of PH; Storm forms outside PAR

MANILA, Philippines — The southwest monsoon or “habagat” and localized thunderstorms will trigger brief rains over parts of the country on Thursday, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).  The state weather bureau likewise reported that the tropical depression monitored outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) has developed into a