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𝗧𝘆𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗻 "𝗣𝗘𝗣𝗜𝗧𝗢" 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘆𝗮𝘀, 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀

According to PAGASA’s 5:00 PM bulletin today, November 15, Typhoon "Pepito" (international name: Man-Yi) continues to intensify as it moves closer to the Philippines.

The center of the eye of Typhoon Pepito was located 465 kilometers east of Guiuan, Eastern Samar (11.1°N, 130.0°E). The typhoon has maximum sustained winds of 150 km/h, with gusts reaching up to 185 km/h. It is moving west-northwest at 30 km/h and is forecast to intensify further as it approaches the eastern seaboard.

The Samar provinces and nearby areas in Eastern Visayas are expected to experience the initial effects of Typhoon Pepito beginning Friday evening, November 15.

PAGASA has raised Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 over Northern Samar and parts of Eastern Samar and Samar, signaling possible gale-force winds within 24 hours. Signal No. 1 is in effect for the rest of Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, Samar, and Biliran, where strong winds may be felt in the next 36 hours.

The typhoon is expected to bring moderate to heavy rains across Eastern Visayas, particularly in flood-prone and low-lying areas of Samar and Eastern Samar.

Residents are urged to prepare for potential flooding, landslides, and storm surges that may reach up to 3 meters along coastal areas. Hazardous sea conditions will prevail, with wave heights of up to 8 meters expected along the eastern seaboard.

Communities in vulnerable areas are advised to remain alert and adhere to preemptive evacuation advisories from local authorities. The public is encouraged to stay updated through PAGASA’s official weather bulletins. The next advisory will be issued at 11:00 PM tonight. | via iTacloban-PH

LOOK: Tropical Storm Man-Yi, soon to be named "Pepito" as it enters the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) tonight, is on track to impact parts of Samar, Bicol Region, CALABARZON, Metro Manila, Central Luzon, and Northern Luzon.

The forecast track from JMA via Windy indicates that it will intensify into a typhoon, bringing strong winds and heavy rains over the weekend, especially to Bicol and Eastern Visayas.

Residents in these areas are advised to prepare for potential flooding and landslides and to monitor further updates from authorities. | via iTacloban (Image via Windy)

𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗜𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡: 𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗺 "𝗠𝗔𝗡-𝗬𝗜" 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘆𝗮𝘀, 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀

PAGASA's latest 11 a.m. advisory today, Nov. 14, indicates that Tropical Storm MAN-YI continues to intensify as it approaches the Philippines. As of 11:00 AM today, the storm was located 1,375 km east of Northeastern Mindanao, with maximum sustained winds of 85 km/h and gusts of up to 105 km/h.

It is moving west-southwestward at 25 km/h and is forecast to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) tonight, where it will be named "Pepito."

Forecast models, including data from Windy and the ECMWF model, suggest that the Samar provinces, particularly Guiuan, Borongan, and Laoang in Northern Samar, may experience direct effects from the storm starting Friday night through Saturday (November 15-16).

The storm is expected to make landfall along the eastern coast of Southern Luzon on November 16 or 17, although its track could shift further west.

The storm could intensify into a severe tropical storm or even a super typhoon before making landfall. PAGASA warns of the potential for heavy rainfall, strong winds, and storm surges in affected areas. Hazardous sea conditions are also expected along coastal areas by late Friday or Saturday.

PAGASA urges the public, particularly those in vulnerable areas, to stay alert for updates and to follow local advisories. The next official advisory will be issued at 11:00 PM tonight. # # #

KITAA: Sumala ha Tomeco Tacloban nga yana nga Disyembre 16, 2023 (Sabado), tikang ha alas 4:00 han aga tubtub ha alas 5:00 han kulop, an Magsaysay Boulevard kay sarado ha mga motorista tungod ha Bicycle Race (Romba 2023).

Ginpapasabot an mga motorista nga gumamit hin iba nga rota.(📷TCIO)

FIRST TIME BETTOR, MILYONARYO DAYUN

KITAA: Usa nga 'first-time bettor' nga taga Pampanga an tigda nga naging 'multi-millionaire' kahuman nga madaugan an P41.2 million nga jackpon han Mega Lotto 6/45 dida han nakalabay nga Hunyo 2.

Nakuha han swerte nga bettor an winning combination nga 25-15-05-11-09-03. Iya naman ginkuha dayun an iya nadaugan dida han Hunyo 8, sumala ha PCSO.

"It took her four times to confirm that she had the winning combination, and when it finally sank in, it made her emotional," dugang han ahensya. —iTacloban (📷PCSO)

KITAA: Usa nga patay nga lawas hin lalaki an nakit-an yana la nga aga dapit ha Balyuan, Magsaysay Blvd, ha syudad han Tacloban. Sumala ha usa nga netizen, ginduduhan ini nga nalumos kay didto ini nira nakit-an dapit ha dagat.

Kumadto naman dayun an mga awtoridad para mapanginanu an patay nga lawas. | via iTacloban (📸CPRom Etheus)

LOOK: Here are the winners of Miss Tacloban 2023 who brought home the crowns last night—

✨ Miss Tacloban 2023: Angela Milvie N. Bucu of Brgy. 91 Abucay
✨ Miss Tacloban Eco Tourism 2023: Niña Athena S. Ariza of Brgy. 71 Kristina Heights Subdivision
✨ Miss Tacloban Charity 2023: Ylh A. Portillo of Brgy. 63

The runners-up are:

🥈 1st Runner-Up: Gabrielle Glenn T. Caidic of Brgy. 82 Marasbaras
🥉 2nd Runner-Up: Paola Gabrielle A. Russel of Brgy. 62-A

Let's give a round of applause for all the winners! 🎉 (📸 Kate dela Torre)

PEOPLE'S CENTER MAUPAY NA KITAON 🏢

KITAA: People's Center and Library ha syudad han Tacloban, naglalalamrag na kahuman nga iparenovate han Center for the Development of Sustainable Communities for Social Progress (CDSCP) nga ginpapanguluhan ni businessman ngan Azkals Team Manager Dan Palami.

Labot la ha People's Center, upod nga iginsequester han Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG) ha CDSCP an Sto. Niño Shrine and Museum kun diin nagkakatindad hin P150,000 kada bulan an 'lease' hini nga duha nga historical building han syudad. | via iTacloban | (📸 Jake Chan Paguipo)