Typhoon Pepito (international name: Man-yi) continues to weaken as it moves over the West Philippine Sea, according to the state weather service. In its 2 a.m. cyclone update, the Philippine Atmospheric,

State weather bureau PAGASA raised Signal No. 5 in Catanduanes as Super Typhoon Pepito (international name: Man-Yi) continues to intensify, with authorities warning of a “potentially catastrophic” impact on Bicol Region.

PAGASA warned that there is a high risk of a life-threatening storm surge with peak heights exceeding 3.0 m in the next 48 hours over the low-lying or exposed coastal localities of Ilocos Region (western coast), Isabela, Central Luzon, Metro Manila, CALABARZON, Marinduque, Bicol Region, Northern Samar, Samar, Eastern Samar, and Biliran.

A forecaster advised those in Northern Luzon to take precautions and be prepared against heavy rains caused by Super Typhoon Ofel (international name Usagi) and Tropical Storm Man-yi from Thursday until the weekend.