Manila: Typhoon Domeng maintains its strength on Sunday as it moved north-northwest over the Philippine Sea east of Batanes, while continuing to enhance the southwest monsoon (habagat) that is expected to bring rains and strong winds across large parts of the country. According to Philippines News Agency, in its 5 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Domeng was last located 670 kilometers east of Basco, Batanes, packing maximum sustained winds of 120 kilometers per hour (kph) near the center and gusts of up to 150 kph. The typhoon was moving north-northwest at 20 kph and is forecast to continue on the same track before recurving toward southern Japan. No Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) has been raised over any part of the country, with PAGASA saying the hoisting of wind signals over extreme northern Luzon is now less likely. Despite remaining far from land, Domeng continues to enhance the southwest monsoon, bringing rains over the western sections of the country, including Metro Manila, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Bicol Region, Western Visayas, Negros Island Region, Zamboanga Peninsula, and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). The trough of the typhoon is also expected to bring rain showers over parts of Central Luzon, Cagayan, and Isabela. PAGASA warned that strong to gale-force gusts may affect Metro Manila, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Bicol Region, much of the Visayas, and several areas in Mindanao through the next few days. Sea travel also remains risky in northern Luzon waters, particularly along the coasts of Batanes, Babuyan Islands, Cagayan, and Isabela, where rough sea conditions are forecast. The weather bureau said Domeng is expected to continue intensifying and may reach peak strength on Sunday while over the Philippine Sea. It is forecast to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) by Sunday afternoon and is unlikely to make landfall in the country. PAGASA advised residents in areas vulnerable to flo oding, landslides, and strong winds to remain alert and closely monitor official weather advisories.