Philippine Coast Guard evacuates over 560,000 ahead of Super Typhoon Pepito

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The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has evacuated over 561,000 people from six regions in preparation for Super Typhoon Pepito. This operation involved around 6,790 personnel and included areas such as Bicol and the National Capital Region. The PCG has deployed seven vessels and over 600 vehicles to support disaster response efforts. They are also collecting non-perishable donations for affected communities. As of Sunday afternoon, Pepito was located near Baler, Aurora, with maximum winds of 185 km/h. The typhoon is expected to make landfall later today.


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