OCD prepares for Super Typhoon Pepito's impact on over 10 million in Luzon, Visayas

The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) is preparing for Super Typhoon Pepito's potential impact on more than 10 million individuals in Luzon and parts of Visayas.

Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno warned that a worst-case scenario similar to previous typhoons should be anticipated, emphasizing conservative planning.

Billboard tarpaulins were seen folded in some parts of Metro Manila as the city prepared its rescue boats and suspended classes over the weekend.

The Malabon Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO) had their rescue boats on standby, while Muntinlupa City prohibited fishing and sea travel at Laguna de Bay.

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao announced an additional P875 million to replenish the quick response fund for disaster relief efforts.

The OCD has 1,282 search, rescue, and retrieval teams ready to respond as Signal No. 4 was raised over Catanduanes and parts of northeastern Camarines Sur due to Pepito's intensification into a super typhoon.

Pepito made landfall in Panganiban, Catanduanes at 9:40 p.m., with the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla urging residents of coastal areas to evacuate.