‘Ruby’ to slam into Laiya, Batangas Monday night

Residents living along coastal areas in Manila reinforce their shanty in anticipation of Typhoon Hagupit which is expected to make its fourth landfall Monday, Dec. 8, 2014 in Batangas province south of Manila, Philippines.  AP

Residents living along coastal areas in Manila reinforce their shanty in anticipation of Typhoon Hagupit which is expected to make its fourth landfall Monday, Dec. 8, 2014 in Batangas province south of Manila, Philippines. AP

MANILA, Philippines – Tropical Storm “Ruby” would make landfall in Laiya, Batangas early Monday evening, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said.

In its weather update, Pagasa said Ruby is expected to slam into Laiya between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.

The storm would skirt Manila Bay and will make the area hazardous. Manila authorities were advised to make necessary precautionary measures.

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