Storm Leon hovers over PH Sea; it is forecast to remain far from landmass

  MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Storm Leon (international name: Kong-rey) maintains its strength as it traverses the Philippines Sea, the state weather bureau said on Sunday. In its 5 a.m. cyclone update, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Leon was last monitored 1,195 kilometers east of Central Luzon. READ: Leon enters PAR;