Original: There are three recognized seasons : '' Tag-init '' or '' Tag-araw '' ( the hot season or summer from March to May ) , '' Tag-ulan '' ( the rainy season from June to November ) , and '' Tag-lamig '' ( the cold season from December to February ) .
Simplified: Filipinos usually say there are three seasons : Tag-init or Tag-araw ( the hot season or summer from March to May ) , Tag-ulan ( the rainy season from June to November ) , and Tag-lamig ( the cold season from December to February ) .