The Muntinlupa City government held a meeting in preparation for typhoon “Pepito” (“Man-yi”). 

Based on the latest forecast of Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), “Pepito” will affect Metro Manila. 

Muntinlupa Mayor Ruffy Biazon said the city government held a Pre-Disaster Risk Assessment as a measure to prepare for “Pepito.” 

He said based on local assessment, “Pepito” will be nearest to Muntinlupa on Nov. 17, Sunday.

Muntinlupa Mayor Ruffy Biazon holding a meeting with city officials about typhoon "Pepito" (Photo from Mayor Biazon's Facebook account)

The track of typhoon "Pepito" as of 11 a.m. on Nov. 15 (PAGASA)

Response teams and resources of the Muntinlupa City government are on standby to immediately respond if needed, the mayor said. 

In its latest bulletin at 11 a.m. on Nov. 15, PAGASA said “Pepito” may reach super typhoon category. 

“Pepito will continue to rapidly intensify today through tomorrow and may reach super typhoon category prior to its landfall tomorrow evening or on Sunday early morning,” according to PAGASA. 

It added, “Although a slight weakening may occur after its initial passage over land, much of the weakening will occur on Sunday as Pepito passes over landmass of Central Luzon. Nevertheless, it will traverse the country as a typhoon and may only be downgraded into a severe tropical storm once it is over the West Philippine Sea on Monday.”