PAGASA warned that there is a high risk of a life-threatening storm surge with peak heights exceeding 3.0 m in the next 48 hours over the low-lying or exposed coastal localities of Ilocos Region (western coast), Isabela, Central Luzon, Metro Manila, CALABARZON, Marinduque, Bicol Region, Northern Samar, Samar, Eastern Samar, and Biliran.

State weather bureau PAGASA raised Signal No. 5 in Catanduanes as Super Typhoon Pepito (international name: Man-Yi) continues to intensify, with authorities warning of a “potentially catastrophic” impact on Bicol Region.

The state weather bureau on Friday cautioned the public that Pepito (international name Man-yi), which intensified into a typhoon, is a very dangerous tropical cyclone. "The next 24 hours are critical.