Pagasa: Francisco intensifies into typhoon

Severe Tropical Storm “Francisco” (international name: Mekkhala) intensified into a typhoon on Sunday afternoon, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). According to Pagasa, Francisco turned into a typhoon around 2 p.m. while being monitored within the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR). READ: Francisco now a typhoon — Pagasa It was last