Julian intensifies, signal no. 1 up in northern Luzon

MANILA, Philippines — Tropical depression Julian intensified into a tropical storm on Saturday morning, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said. In an 11 a.m. update, Pagasa weather specialist Veronica Torres also said Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 was raised over the following areas: Batanes Cagayan, including Babuyan Islands Northern and