MANILA, Philippines: The country may experience its first storm of the year in February, that is if the low pressure rea (LPA) spotted in the vicinity of General Santos City would intensify into a tropical depression as it enters the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), the state-run weather bureau said on Thursday.

Pagasa weather specialist Benison Estareja said that once the tropical cyclone enters the country, it will be named "Aghon."

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