Ada moves away from Philippines but rains, winds persistIn its 5 p.m. forecast, PAGASA reported that the center of Ada was located about 970 kilometers east of Northern Luzon, moving eastward over the Philippine Sea at 25 kilometers per hour. In its 5 p.m. forecast, PAGASA reported that the center of Ada was located about 970 kilometers east of Northern Luzon, moving eastward over the Philippine Sea at 25 kilometers per hour. Continuous dry air from the northeast monsoon is expected to weaken the system further, with PAGASA predicting it may be downgraded to an LPA today. Despite Ada’s weakening, the northeast monsoon will continue to bring strong gale-force gusts, particularly over coastal and upland areas. The northeast monsoon continues to affect much of northern and central Luzon, bringing cloudy skies and possible light rains over Cagayan Valley, the Cordillera Administrative Region, Aurora, Quezon and Marinduque.

Source: Philippine Star January 20, 2026 17:32 UTC