Marcos: Relief ops continue, rebuilding starts for Pepito-hit areas

President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. announced that rescue and relief operations will continue in areas affected by Super Typhoon Man-Yi (Pepito), with rebuilding efforts to start ahead of the holiday season.

Despite fears of severe impacts due to Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 5, the typhoon's effects were less damaging than anticipated, affecting over 675,000 people across various regions in the Philippines.

Marcos stated that assistance would be provided to displaced individuals lacking food and water supplies, with infrastructure rebuilding efforts underway following Pepito’s impact.

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported a fatality unrelated to Man-Yi in Camarines Norte, while no casualties were recorded due to the typhoon itself.

The President acknowledged the hard work of first responders and local government units who have been assisting during a series of storms from Severe Tropical Storm Kristine to Pepito.

Tropical cyclones Nika, Ofel, and Pepito have affected over 1.1 million individuals across various regions in the Philippines, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council.