Kiyapo intensifies as it exits PAR; Signal No. 1 in 5 N. Luzon areas

MANILA, Philippines – Severe Tropical Storm Kiyapo (international name: Noul) has intensified into a typhoon as it exited the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) early Saturday morning, according to the state weather bureau. In its early morning bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported that Kiyapo exited PAR at around 3