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LPA now Tropical Depression 'Paeng'

THE low pressure area (LPA) off Eastern Visayas has escalated into a tropical depression called 'Paeng', the 15th storm to hit the country this year and the fourth this October, the state-run weather agency said on Wednesday.

In its 11 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services (Pagasa) said Paeng is forecast to intensify into a tropical storm on Thursday.