(INQUIRER file photo / NINO JESUS ORBETA) MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) is on alert for the possible effects of Typhoon Francisco (international name: Mekkhala) as

Typhoon Francisco (Mekkhala) remains unlikely to make landfall, but it could still have an impact on parts of the Philippines and enhance the southwest monsoon

Image from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration MANILA, Philippines — Francisco (international name: Mekkhala) intensified into a…