Severe Tropical Storm Francisco (international name: Mekkhala) accelerated north-northeastward on Thursday, June 25, and is expected to leave the country’s area of responsibility within the day, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said.<br /><br />READ: https://mb.com.ph/2026/06/25/only-batanes-remains-under-signal-no-1-as-francisco-nears-par-exit<br /><br />Subscribe to the Manila Bulletin Online channel! - https://www.youtube.com/TheManilaBulletin<br /><br />Visit our website at http://mb.com.ph<br />Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manilabulletin<br />Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/manila_bulletin<br />Instagram: https://instagram.com/manilabulletin<br />Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manilabulletin<br /><br />#ManilaBulletinOnline <br />#ManilaBulletin <br />#LatestNews
