The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) has announced that Severe Tropical Storm Pepito (international name: MAN-YI) has weakened over the West Philippine Sea. Current Location and Intensity As of 10:00 AM today, the center of Pepito was located 270 kilometers west of Batac, Ilocos Norte (18.2°N, 118.0°E). It now carries maximum sustained … Read more
Gigmoto, Catanduanes — The aftermath of Super Typhoon Pepito (local name: #PepitoPH) has left the town of Gigmoto in shambles. Powerful winds and torrential rains battered the area, resulting in extensive destruction of properties and infrastructure. Photos captured on November 17 by resident John Emmanuel Tayo revealed the grim reality faced by the community. Entire … Read more
Classes and government work in several areas have been suspended for Monday, November 18, 2024, as Super Typhoon Pepito (international name: Man-Yi) continues to bring heavy rains and strong winds across the country. Below is the list of areas where class and work suspensions have been announced. Region I Region III Region IV-A Weather Updates … Read more
Severe Tropical Storm “Pepito” (international name MAN-YI) has intensified further and is now approaching typhoon status as it moves across the Philippine Sea. The center of Pepito was last located approximately 795 km east of Guiuan, Eastern Samar, with sustained winds reaching 110 km/h, gusts of up to 135 km/h, and a central pressure of … Read more
Renowned weather enthusiast and storm tracker Mike “Mr. Typhoon” Padua recently shared an updated analysis on the potential path of Typhoon Pepito (internationally named TS Man-Yi), warning that the Bicol Region could face a direct hit over the weekend. Padua initially placed Bicol under a low-risk category, with a 10-25% chance of impact; however, new … Read more
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) has issued an update on Tropical Storm MAN-YI, locally named Pepito, which remains south of Guam, steadily moving west-southwestward. As of 4:00 AM today, the storm was located approximately 2,210 km east of Eastern Visayas, outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). MAN-YI currently carries maximum … Read more