Manila, June 12 -- Almost all areas in the country will experience rains caused by the southwest monsoon (habagat) and a low pressure area (LPA) on Independence Day, the weather bureau said.

The LPA, located 235 km. east of Calayan, Cagayan, has a high chance of developing into a tropical cyclone within 24 hours.

It will bring scattered rains and thunderstorms over Batanes and Cagayan, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said in its 4 a.m. bulletin.

Most areas in the country will be rainy due to cloud clusters caused by the southwest monsoon, PAGASA forecaster Grace Castaneda said.

"Those going outdoors, especially those participating in Independence Day activities, don't forget to...