Typhoon Pepito has rapidly intensified and is poised to reach the super typhoon category over the weekend, state meteorologists said on Friday. As of 11:00 p.m., Pepito was located 305 kilometers east of Guiuan,

Typhoon Pepito (international name: Man-Yi) gets closer to becoming a super typhoon on Saturday morning, PAGASA said. Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 3 was raised over five areas.

Typhoon Pepito (international name: Man-yi) is forecast to become a super typhoon in a few hours, so more areas were placed under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 3 early Saturday morning. The Philippine Atmospheric,

Typhoon #Pepito continues to intensify rapidly as it moves west-northwestward, now affecting more areas in the Visayas and Luzon, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

TYPHOON PEPITO UPDATE – According to PAGASA, the typhoon continues to intensify and more areas are put under wind signals. Based on a previous article, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) released an update. Accordingly, Typhoon Ofel continues to weaken but Pepito continues to intensify.

Cyclone Pepito may reach super typhoon category with its rapid intensification over the eastern seaboard of the country as it is expected to traverse Southern Luzon tonight, according to the Philippine Atmospheric,