The Philippines evacuated over 100,000 residents across its eastern and northern regions as Fung-wong intensified into a super typhoon ahead of its expected arrival later in the day, threatening to unleash torrential rains, destructive winds and storm surges.

Storm alert signals were hoisted across large parts of the Philippines on Sunday, with Signal No 5, the highest warning, raised over southeastern Luzon, including Catanduanes and coastal areas of Camarines Norte and Camarines Sur, while Metro Manila and surrounding areas are under Signal No 3.

Packing sustained winds of 185km/h and gusts of up to 230km/h, Super Typhoon Fung-wong, locally known as Uwan, is forecast to make landfall in Aurora province in central Luzon on Sunday night at the earliest.

Parts of Eastern Visayas were alr

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