| LInK | Scientific Meaning |
| Ants coming inside and up the house mean heavy rains to follow | This is valid and widely observed; Insect can sesnse the moist before rain and/or flooding |
| Convergence of clouds across the horizon as an early sign of a bad weather | This is a precursory signs of tropical cyclone |
| Wild animals coming out from the mountain/forests signals an upcoming bad weather | This is a valid observation but most unlikely seen at this period of time due to forest degradation and even extinction of wild animals Animals tend to secure themselves from threats This event is a usual observation in the volcanic eruption when the environment is getting hotter |
| Dolphins and whale sharks getting nearer to the shore mean big waves and bad weather | Relation with the weather could not be determined. Chasing for their foods are the usual reason why they are seen near the seashore. Most of the times, lots of “dilis” and “balaw” are nearing the seashore to keep themselves safe Possibly, due to the sea temperature |
| Spiraling sea snakes means there is an upcoming bad weather | There is no direct observation. Possibly, a reaction to the unusual movement of water. Animals Adapt to their environment |
| Disconnected rainbow means weather is not yet good | There is no scientific evidence, rainbows normally comes after the sun |
| Birds flying eastward means typhoon is coming | Birds fly along with the wind direction, there is no direct relation with cyclones |
| Rainbow crossing a street would mean bad weather | There is no scientific basis for this |
| Pests in the rice fields as a sign of bad luck | Insects like humid/warm environment; this should be studied thoroughly because of the changing climate |
| Black shadow in the full moon as a sign that there will be rain in the next day | Black shadow is actually clouds; it is widely observed |
| Two stars nearing to each other is a good sign | Not related to weather |
| Coconut leaves in downward position means typhoon or bad weather is coming | There is no scientific bases |
| Ducks flying high signals an incoming typhoon | This is widely observed. Animals tend to secure themselves from threats |
| Coming out of moths signals that there will be lots of anchovies or “dilis” in the next day | There is no relation or scientific basis on this Having wings is part of the life cycle of an insect; insects are mostly nocturnal and normally attracted to lights Possibly, the breeding season of “dilis” falls into the same period of breeding of theseinsects thus the community’s observation *This analysis was affirmed by the entomologist |
| Eclipse can cause miscarriage for pregnant women and animals | No scientific explanation More of earthquake causing chicken eggs to crack due to shaking |
| Branches of trees breaking or bending means bad weather | Cannot be explained by science but can be possible if widely observed by the people in the community |
| Snail-like insects going up and/or coming inside the house means rain or flood is coming | Looking for dry area (especially during hatching); valid observation |
| Cackling of chicken in the middle of the night signals that a lady in the nearest house will get pregnant | There could be a snake or anything near the chicken which causes a threat |
| Scattered stars means rain is coming | Clear skies during night timw shows a good weather |
| Huge number of dragonflies coming out means lots of “dilis” in the next day | Same explanation with the moths Depends upon the season |
| Small moon shadow means drought | No clear explanation from meteorology |
| Small scattered clouds in stable position signals a good time to plant sweet potato | Clear skies predicts good weather |
| Fireflies coming inside the house means rain is coming | There is no scientific basis for this. Insects are mostly nocturnal and they are normally attracted to lights (same as moth) |
| Swiftlets (birds) flying at low level signals a bad weather | Bats and birds fly lower before the storms due to decreasing air pressure. The closer to the ground they fly, the less the pain on their ears |
| Combination of thunder and lightning means an end to a bad weather | No clear explanation from the experts |
| Wind coming from the east brings good weather Wind blowing from the North brings typhoon Snails looking for their shell to keep themselves safe means bad weather is coming | Consistent northwestern wind direction signals a typhoon Animals tend to protect themselves from threat |
| Louder sounds of waves means there will be no typhoon The intersection of northeast (amihan) and southwest (habagat) monsoon means super typhoon will soon to end | The periodic arrival of swells on the shore is a precursor to a typhoon |
| Cows having loud sounds and ears are in upward position signals an incoming bad weather | For female cows, this is sign of being “in heat” Male cows usually look for female during “in heat” *this is also called cocking ears |
| Cackling of chicken during typhoon signals the end of typhoon Thunder with deep loud sounds means typhoon would hit our community while thunder being heard near means typhoon is far from our place When the environment is so peaceful before a typhoon means the incoming typhoon is strong Stars forming a line in the horizon means a hot weather for the next day. Believed to be Noah’s way | Widely observed; a sort of “thank you” or a sigh for the peaceful environment No clear explanation from the experts |