MANILA, Philippines — "Vinta" (international name: Tembin) has exited the Philippine area of responsibility on Sunday morning after intensifying into a typhoon. In its 10:30 a.m. severe weather bulletin, PAGASA said "Vinta" was last located at 290 km south of Pagasa Island, Palawan, outside PAR. "Vinta" packs maximum sustained winds of 120 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 145 kph. The state weather bureau said moderate to occasionally heavy rains would still prevail over Palawan, especially over its southern section. "Vinta" made landfall in Balabac, Palawan on Saturday evening.

Source: Philippine Star December 24, 2017 04:07 UTC