Naga, Legazpi Cities impose curfews ahead of Super Typhoon Pepito landfall

Naga City implemented a general curfew starting Saturday noon until further notice due to the imminent threat of Super Typhoon Pepito.

Issued by Mayor Nelson Legacion, the curfew prohibits residents from leaving their homes or evacuation sites, and suspends business operations and non-emergency vehicle travel for public safety.

Only emergency response and essential service personnel are exempt from the curfew restrictions.

Legazpi City also imposed a curfew starting Saturday night at 7 p.m. to ensure residents stay inside their houses and evacuation centers.

Naga City is currently under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 3, while Signal No. 5 was raised over Catanduanes and the northeastern portion of Camarines Sur.

Super Typhoon Pepito is expected to make landfall in the vicinity of Catanduanes on Saturday night or early Sunday, with maximum wind speeds of 195 kph and gustiness of up to 240 kph.