Typhoon Conson strengthens in Pacific off Philippines
Typhoon Conson strengthened over the Pacific Ocean east of the Philippines as President Benigno Aquino ordered government agencies to be ``very prepared'' for the storm's impact.
A deadly typhoon packing 105mph winds slammed the Philippines late yesterday, shortly after some 100,000 people were evacuated from central Albay province, and the stock exchange and US embassy were shut in Manila.