Philippines orders preemptive evacuations in eight regions ahead of Tropical Storm Pepito

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The Office of Civil Defense in the Philippines has ordered preemptive evacuations in eight regions ahead of Tropical Storm Man-yi, which will be named Pepito upon entering the Philippine Area of Responsibility. Evacuations will begin on November 15. The affected regions include Regions 1, 2, 3, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, 5, 6, and 7. Local government units are advised to prepare evacuation centers and response units to support these efforts. Tropical Storm Man-yi is expected to impact a large part of Luzon by the weekend. Authorities are also focusing on resource management to ensure public safety against potential floods and landslides.


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