Bicol residents were warned to prepare for a “potentially catastrophic and life-threatening situation” as Super Typhoon “Pepito” intensified further, with

Super Typhoon Pepito (international name: Man-Yi) has strengthened as it approaches the northeastern Bicol Region, with PAGASA warning that it could bring "potentially catastrophic and life-threatening" damages.

MANILA – Super Typhoon Pepito (international name Man-yi) continues to threaten the northeastern Bicol Region, the weather bureau said in a 5 p.m. bulletin on Saturday. The cyclone packs maximum sustained winds of 195 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 240 kph.

Catanduanes and part of Camarines Sur are now under Signal No. 5 due to Super Typhoon Pepito as weather bureau PAGASA maintained its warning of a "potentially catastrophic and life-threatening situation" at the northeastern part of Bicol Region.

Tropical cyclone "Pepito" (international name: Man-Yi) has intensified into a super typhoon as it barrels toward Bicol Region.

Naga City Mayor Nelson Legacion imposed a general curfew in his jurisdiction starting at noon on Saturday, November 16, “until further notice” as Super Typhoon Pepito

Super Typhoon Pepito (international name: Man-yi) is expected to bring intense to torrential rainfall, pouring more than 200 millimeters (mm) of rain down Bicol Region over the weekend. READ: LIVE UPDATES: Typhoon Pepito In its 2 p.

Signal No. 5 has been raised over Catanduanes as Super Typhoon Pepito further intensified, PAGASA said Saturday. In its 2 p.m. weather bulletin, the state weather bureau said Pepito poses "a potentially catastrophic and life-threatening situation for the Northeastern Bicol Region.

Signal No. 4 is up over parts of the Bicol region as "Pepito" has intensified into a super typhoon, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said on Saturday.