PAGASA said the center of Severe Tropical Storm Opong was estimated at 595 kilometers east of Surigao City, Surigao del Norte or 660 kilometers east of Maasin City, Southern Leyte.<br /><br />It is forecast to begin moving west-northwestward while approaching the Eastern Visayas-Southern Luzon area.<br /><br />On the forecast track, Opong may make landfall over Bicol region by Friday afternoon, Sept. 26, and cross Southern Luzon throughout the day.<br /><br />READ MORE: https://mb.com.ph/2025/09/23/tropical-cyclone-opong-tracker