Easterlies to drench parts of Luzon, Visayas as TD hovers outside PAR

MANILA, Philippines — The tropical depression outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) is still not directly affecting the country, while easterlies are forecast to bring rains over parts of Luzon and Visayas, the state weather bureau said on Friday.  In the 5 p.m. forecast of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration, weather