Manila, July 18 -- Tropical Storm Crising maintained its strength while passing close to Santa Ana, Cagayan, the weather bureau said Friday.

In its 8 p.m. advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the center of the storm was estimated at 100 km. northeast of Aparri, Cagayan.

Crising is moving north-northwestward at 20 kph with maximum sustained winds of 75 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 90 kph.

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 2 has been raised over Batanes, Cagayan, including the Babuyan Islands, Isabela, Apayao, Kalinga, and the northern and central portions of Abra (Manabo, Pidigan, San Juan, Tayum, Langiden, Boliney, Sallapadan, Bucloc, Lagangilang, D...