Tropical Storm Ada holds strength, Signal No. 1 up in parts of PH

MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Storm Ada (international name: Nokaen) maintained its strength as it moved northwestward off Eastern Visayas Friday afternoon, prompting authorities to keep Signal No. 1 in effect across several provinces nationwide, the state weather bureau said. In its 5 p.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported that