Typhoon Ofel (international name: Usagi) further weakened while passing through Babuyan Islands on Thursday night and is expected to re-enter the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) on Saturday, the state weather bureau said.

Typhoon 'Ofel' continues to weaken and is likely to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Friday afternoon, according to the latest bulletin of the state weather bureau.

Typhoon Ofel passed closely between Babuyan Islands and the northern portion of mainland Cagayan with three areas under Signal No. 4 but forecast to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) by Friday afternoon,