MANILA: The northeast monsoon or ‘amihan’ affecting Northern and Central Luzon, and the easterlies prevailing over the rest of the country will continue to bring cloudy skies with isolated rain showers over parts of the country, the weather bureau said Thursday.

In its 4 a.m. weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Cagayan Valley, Aurora and Quezon will experience cloudy skies with rains due to the northeast monsoon.

On the other hand, the Visayas, Mindanao, Bicol Region, and Mimaropa will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to the easterlies and localized thunderstorms.

Severe thunderstorms may result in flash floods or landslides in vulnerable areas, PAGASA said.

Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains due to the northeast monsoon.

Luzon and the eastern sections of Visayas and Mindanao will experience moderate to strong wind
s and moderate to rough seas, while the rest of the archipelago will have light to moderate winds and slight to moderate seas.

The temperature in Metro Manila will range from 23°C to 31°C; Baguio City, 17°C to 25°C; Laoag City, 25°C to 33°C; Legazpi City, 25°C to 30°C; Metro Cebu, 25°C to 30°C; Puerto Princesa City, 26°C to 32°C; and Metro Davao, 25°C to 33°C.
Source: Philippines News Agency

The Cambodia International Gems and Jewellery Fair is scheduled to take place from Mar. 21 to 25, 2024 at Koh Pich Convention and Exhibition Centre, Phnom Penh, after four years of interruption due to COVID-19.

The event was supported by senior leaders including H.E. Say Samal, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction.

While receiving a delegation of the Cambodian Gems and Jewellery Traders Association (CGJTA) at the ministry of Dec. 27. H.E. Say Samal voiced his support to the CGJTa’s activities, particularly the jewelry beauty contest, which will promote Cambodia to the world and attract more tourists and investors to the Kingdom.

He encouraged the association to cooperate with Russia and Belgium, which are famous for their jewelry and precious stones, and to turn itself into an industry that helps boost the Cambodian economy.

This morning, the CGJTA delegation led by its Acting President Mr. Chhay Sinath paid a courtesy visit to H.E. Ms. Serey Borapich, Secre
tary of State at the Ministry of Commerce, to seek the ministry’s support for the forthcoming event, the 15th of its kind.

On Dec. 7, in a meeting with the delegation, H.E. Neth Pheaktra, Minister of Information, confirmed that the ministry will support the broadcasting of the event to promote Cambodian jewellery and gems.

The fair is expected to attract the participation of not only domestic but also foreign investors and visitors. Besides, it will feature a special auction of women’s crowns, jewellery, and gems.
Source: Agence Kampuchea Presse