Weakened Tropical Storm Ofel reentered the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) on Friday night, state meteorologists said. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Ofel reentered PAR at 10:00 p.

More areas have been placed under Signal No. 2 as Typhoon Pepito continues to intensify over the Philippine Sea.

Cagayan. Governor Manuel Mamba says they cannot take chances with Typhoon Pepito even if it won't directly hit Cagayan. 'The ground is already saturated.'

Pepito (Man-Yi) reached typhoon strength following “rapid intensification,” while Ofel (Usagi) weakened into a severe tropical storm on Friday morning, PAGASA reported.

Typhoon Pepito (international name: Man-Yi), which is projected to reach super typhoon category, is expected to make landfall over Catanduanes tonight or Sunday, November 17, morning.

Typhoon Pepito (international name: Man-yi) continues to “rapidly intensify”, which prompted the state weather bureau to raise Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals (TCWS) over more parts of the country Friday afternoon.