Dioceses open churches as evac centers for Super Typhoon Pepito
Several dioceses across the Philippines have called on the public to pray and remain vigilant as Super Typhoon Pepito approaches.
The Diocese of Virac in Catanduanes has opened its parish and mission churches as evacuation centers for those seeking shelter, with the Saints Peter and Paul Parish in Polangui, Albay accommodating around 138 families from Centro Occidental by Friday night.
In Sorsogon, Bishop Jose Alan Dialogo ordered all churches to be used as temporary shelters for displaced individuals due to structural concerns or flood-prone areas.
The Office of Civil Defense in Bicol (OCD-5) reported that 491,047 individuals or 137,726 families from the six provinces moved to evacuation centers on Saturday as Pepito threatens the region.
Archbishop Rex Andrew Alarcon of Caceres issued an obligatory prayer and urged people to pray for strength and protection from the typhoon's dangers.
Caritas Philippines has activated its emergency protocols and is mobilizing resources through its Alay Kapwa program to address humanitarian needs in Pepito’s projected path.
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