After receiving the wrath of Super Typhoon Pepito (international name: Man-yi), Catanduanes is sending a distress signal amid widespread devastation. Catanduanes Gov. Joseph Cua reported on Monday that numerous houses made of lightweight materials were badly damaged as heavy rains and strong winds beat the island province over the weekend.

TROPICAL Cyclone Wind Signal No. 5 has been raised over Catanduanes in the Bicol Region as Super Typhoon Pepito intensified on Saturday afternoon, November 16,

Catanduanes Gov. Joseph "Boboy" Cua has appealed to government and private individuals to help people affected by super typhoon "Pepito" in the province.

Initial videos shared by Panganiban, Catanduanes Mayor Cesar Robles showing the devastation in the area hours after Sper Typhoon pepito made landfall in the province.