Manila Bulletin
Over 7K ‘Pepito’-affected individuals receive aid from Philippine Red Cross
Over 1.1 million people have been affected by three consecutive tropical cyclones, Severe Tropical Storm Pepito, Typhoon Nika, and Super Typhoon Ofel, with the United States pledging $1 million in urgent humanitarian aid.
The combined impact of these storms has affected 1,145,942 individuals across six regions in the Philippines, including Regions 1, 2, 3, 4B, 5, and the Cordillera Administrative Region.
A significant portion of those affected, totaling 685,971 individuals, have been displaced and are currently residing in 2,717 evacuation centers.
As of the report, the NDRRMC has not recorded any fatalities resulting from the storms.
The Philippine Red Cross has assisted 7,040 individuals affected by Super Typhoon Pepito, providing hot meals, food donations, psychological first aid, and clean water.
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Super Typhoon Pepito caused widespread damage and displacement in Luzon and Visayas, with the Bicol region being particularly hard-hit, prompting various organizations to launch relief efforts.
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Super Typhoon Pepito, along with two previous tropical cyclones Ofel and Nika, has affected over 852,000 individuals in the Philippines.
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Over 561,000 individuals, comprising 161,527 families, have been evacuated from various regions including Bicol, Southern Tagalog, Northwestern Luzon, Northeastern Luzon, Eastern Visayas, and the National Capital Region due to Super Typhoon Pepito.
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The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has placed three of its units on "red alert" to prepare for response operations as Super Typhoon Pepito approaches Central Luzon.
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Super Typhoon Pepito made its second landfall in Dipaculao, Aurora on Sunday afternoon, with its maximum sustained winds at 185 kph and gusts reaching up to 305 kph.
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