ZAMBOANGA CITY, July 9 -- The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), through the Coast Guard Station (CGS)-Zamboanga, lifted the suspension of trips by all vessels from this city to the island provinces of Sulu and Tawi-Tawi on Thursday.

The resumption of boat trips came after the state weather bureau reported earlier the day that Tropical Cyclone Inday had weakened into a typhoon.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Inday will gradually weaken but may remain a typhoon until it exits the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Saturday.

"The temporary suspension of trips of all vessels and watercrafts regardless of tonnage plying Zamboanga City to Sulu and Tawi-Tawi is hereby lifted," the ...