The Daily Tribune
Metro cities brace for ‘Pepito’
Residents of Malabon City began evacuating their homes on Sunday as Typhoon Pepito moved across Luzon, bringing stronger winds.
As of Sunday evening, 160 individuals from 39 families in Malabon were staying in designated evacuation centers, while others opted to stay with relatives.
The local government of Manila also commenced pre-emptive evacuation on Sunday morning, housing residents from several coastal and low-lying barangays in designated evacuation areas.
The Manila Social Welfare Department provided tents, beddings, and hot meals for evacuees.
The local governments of Malabon and Navotas also implemented pre-emptive evacuations.
In Malabon City, at least 30 families or 124 individuals took shelter at the Panghulo Elementary School.
Classes in all levels were suspended on Monday, November 18, in Malabon, Valenzuela, and Quezon City due to the typhoon.
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