THE Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) placed Batanes and the northern portion of Babuyan Islands (Babuyan Island, Calayan Island) under Signal No. 4 as Typhoon Julian whipped extreme northern Luzon.

"Batanes and the north-eastern Babuyan Islands are now experiencing violent winds as Typhoon Julian continues to move over the Balintang Channel, the waterway that separates the two areas," weather specialist Adlczar Aurelio said.

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