Said to be the strongest storm this year, tropical cyclone “Ompong” is placed at Category 4. Although already inside the Philippine area of responsibility, there is little chance that “Ompong” will make a landfall, according to PAGASA.
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Senate probe on Makati Building
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MRT buyout
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New storm may enter PAR
“Ompong” may enter the Philippine area of responsibility(PAR) tomorrow, although said storm will not make a landfall.
