Based on the account of Magellan’s chronicler, Antonio Pigafetta, an image of the Holy Child was given to Hara Amihan, the wife of Rajah Humabon of Cebu, as she was baptized and given the name ...

MANILA, Philippines — Some parts of Luzon may experience cloudy skies and rains due to the northeast monsoon, locally known as “amihan,” state weather bureau PAGASA said Sunday, January 19.

Magellan arrived in Cebu and a beautiful Santo Niño statue was presented to Rajah Humabon's wife Hara Amihan. As she was baptized with her Christian name Juana, she wished for the image to be gifted.

In its weather forecast, PAGASA said that Luzon may experience cloudy skies with rains due to the northeast monsoon, locally known as "amihan," while similar conditions in the rest of the country ...