The tropical storm outside the country has intensified into a typhoon category and is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) by Tuesday evening or Wednesday, according to Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration.

In an interview, PAGASA weather observer Benjie Depas said that as of 4 a.m. the typhoon with international name "Vongfong" was located based on all available data at 1,700 km east of Northern Luzon (16.5ºN, 138.0ºE) with maximum winds of 120 kph and gustiness of up to 150 kph. It is forecast to move west northwest at 25 kph.

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