MANILA — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has issued a weather advisory regarding a Tropical Low Pressure Area (LPA) currently being monitored to the east of Mindanao.

The weather system is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) later this evening the state weather bureau said.

PAGASA warns that there is an increasing likelihood of the LPA developing into a full-fledged tropical storm over the weekend.

Should it intensify into a tropical cyclone, it will be named “ENTENG,” following the agency’s naming convention for storms in the PAR.

The public is advised to stay vigilant and keep updated with the latest weather reports as PAGASA continues to monitor the system’s progress and potential impacts on the country.

For further updates and advisories, please refer to PAGASA’s official announcements and weather forecasts.

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