MANILA -- Typhoon Malakas has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility, state weather bureau PAGASA said Tuesday.
PAGASA said the weather disturbance entered the PAR at 10 a.m.
The agency had earlier said tropical depression Agaton is set to assimilate into Malakas.
At least 20 people have been confirmed dead following the onslaught of Agaton in parts of central and southern Philippines.