MANILA, Philippines The southwest monsoon and its trough will continue to bring rain over most parts of the country, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). Some areas in Bataan, Occidental Mindoro, Palawan and Zambales can expect cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms as these are directly affected by the southwest monsoon, PAGASA said. Metro Manila and the.