MANILA, Phillipines — A brewing cyclone entered the Philippine area of responsibility yesterday afternoon and may slam into the eastern sections of Luzon and the Visayas this week. As of 3 p.m., the low-pressure area was spotted at 1,025 kilometers east of Virac in Catanduanes, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). Aldczar Aurelio, PAGASA weather forecaster, said the weather system might intensify into a tropical cyclone either today or tomorrow. He said the weather disturbance would move closer to the Bicol region and Eastern Visayas in the coming days. The next tropical cyclone to enter the country will be given the local name Ramon.

Source: Philippine Star November 11, 2019 16:01 UTC