Manila, Nov. 8 -- Typhoon Uwan (international name Fung-wong) has further intensified as it moves east of Eastern Visayas, the weather bureau said Saturday.

In its 5 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the center of Uwan was located 985 km. east of Eastern Visayas.

It is moving west-northwestward at 25 kph, with maximum sustained winds of 130 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 160 kph.

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 has been hoisted over Catanduanes; the eastern and central portions of Northern Samar (Lope de Vega, Palapag, Las Navas, Mapanas, Laoang, Catubig, Mondragon, Lapinig, Pambujan, Catarman, San Roque, Silvino Lobos, and Gamay); the northeaste...