The typhoon will be codenamed "Juan" once it enters Philippine territory Friday night, according to Nathaniel Servando, deputy director for research and development of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
Megi, which was spotted 1,200 kilometers east of Southern Luzon, is considered by Servando as "one of the stronger typhoons in the country this year."
As of 2 p.m., it packed maximum sustained winds of 120 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 150 kph. It is moving west-northwest at 20 kph.
General public and local disaster risk reduction managers - are advised to prepare and take precautionary measures.
-Fishermen - advised not to venture over the eastern and northern coasts of Luzon.
-Farmers - advised to monitor weather updates.
-Travelers - advised not to travel starting on sunday morning, particularly in landslide prone areas of Northern and --Eastern Luzon.
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