Bagyong Pepito

Buckle Up, Pepito is Bringing the Storm Party to the Philippines! 🌪️💨

Whoa, Typhoon Pepito is here! Find out all about the canceled flights, government preparations, and what to expect this storm season!

As if 2023 couldn't get more dramatic, Typhoon Pepito made quite the entrance, rapidly escalating from a mere tropical disturbance into a full-blown typhoon on Friday morning! The wind is picking up, and so are the fears among communities still licking their wounds from earlier weather-related disasters. Pepito (International name: Man-Yi) is bearing down with a vengeance, prompting local authorities and citizens to prepare for the worst over the next few days.

In light of Pepito's arrival, local airline giant Cebu Pacific wasted no time in responding to the brewing storm. A slew of flights slated for Saturday, November 16, were canceled to ensure the safety of passengers. Travelers hoping for a quick escape should brace themselves as they scramble for alternative plans. After all, nothing says "holiday travel" quite like a typhoon-induced shake-up!

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is in high gear, fully prepped with regional and district Disaster and Incident Management teams on standby. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has been proactive, urging agencies to move people to higher ground to dodge potential storm surges and flooding. Hopefully, everyone has their rain boots ready, as Metro Manila is expected to experience heavy rains. Talk about a wet and wild weekend!

And while this storm might seem daunting, here's a fun fact to lighten the mood: did you know that Typhoon Pepito is part of a naming convention created by the World Meteorological Organization? Each typhoon name runs in a six-year cycle, with the most damaging storms being retired and replaced by new names. So, here's hoping Pepito doesn't build a reputation as the 'party animal' of the storm world! Plus, after this storm passes, PAGASA assures us that there are no other cyclones tailing Pepito—at least for now, so let’s enjoy a little breather when the rain finally subsides!