PAGASA raised its highest storm alert over two areas early Sunday, November 17, as Super Typhoon Pepito persists in bringing "life-threatening conditions" to Southern Luzon.

Typhoon Pepito intensified into a super typhoon Saturday morning as it continued to threaten southern Luzon and Eastern Visayas, the state weather bureau said.

As Tropical Storm “Ofel” (international name: Usagi) continues to weaken while slowly moving over the Sea West of Taiwan, Typhoon “Pepito” (international name: Man-yi) is intensifying and nearing the super typhoon category.

State weather bureau PAGASA has warned of "moderate to high risk" of storm surge in several areas of the country over the next 48 hours ahead of the impact of Typhoon Pepito. According to an advisory at 8 p.