PBBM saddened by reported typhoon death

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. expressed sadness over a reported death in Camarines Norte due to Typhoon Pepito, stating that any casualty is unacceptable.

He acknowledged the efforts of first responders and local government units in their continuous service to the public during the typhoon.

The NDRRMC later clarified that a 72-year-old man died after getting caught on a hanging cable while riding a motorcycle, but they have not recorded any other casualties attributed to the typhoon.

The President noted that the typhoon "wasn't as bad as we feared" due to public cooperation and continuous monitoring.

Rescue operations in isolated areas and relief assistance for displaced individuals will continue, with rebuilding efforts also set to commence.

As of Monday morning, Typhoon Man-Yi (Pepito) and two previous cyclones had affected 675,000 people.