PAGASA names TD Romina, first storm outside PAR named since Yolanda

PAGASA has named tropical depression Romina, located outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), the first time since Typhoon Yolanda in 2013 that a storm outside PAR has been named.

Romina is the 18th tropical cyclone to be named by the Philippines in 2024.

The decision to name the storm was made because it was already affecting the Kalayaan Islands, which are within the West Philippine Sea but outside PAR.

As of Sunday afternoon, the tropical depression was located 285 km south of Kalayaan, Palawan, with winds of 55 kph and gusts up to 70 kph, moving northward.

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 1 has been raised over the Kalayaan Islands.

Romina has a slim chance of entering the PAR but is moving close to its southwestern border.