Tropical Depression Romina passes near Kalayaan, but PAR entry no longer seen

MANILA, Philippines – Tropical Depression Romina remained outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) while passing near Kalayaan Islands in the West Philippine Sea on Sunday evening, December 22.

Romina was last spotted 165 kilometers west southwest of Pag-asa Island, Kalayaan, Palawan, at 10 pm on Sunday.

The tropical depression slightly slowed down, moving northwest at 25 kilometers per hour from 35 km/h in the afternoon.

It continues to have maximum sustained...