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MANILA, Philippines — The low pressure area (LPA) being monitored inside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) may develop into a tropical cyclone on Wednesday, according to the state weather bureau.

Currently, the LPA has a medium chance of developing into a tropical cyclone.

According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), the LPA — last located 495 kilometers east of Surigao City, Surigao del Norte — is expected to pass through the Southern Luzon-Visayas area on Tuesday.

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