Supreme Court suspends operations in Bicol, Isabela, and Northern Samar due to typhoons

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The Supreme Court of the Philippines has suspended court operations in parts of the Bicol region, Northern Samar, and Isabela due to Typhoon Pepito and Severe Tropical Storm Ofel. This decision affects specific courts, including Camarines Sur RTC Branch 63. Typhoon Pepito intensified on Friday, with maximum winds of 130 kilometers per hour. It is currently moving west at 30 kph, prompting Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 in parts of Northern and Eastern Samar. Severe Tropical Storm Ofel has weakened, now moving north-northwest at 20 kph with maximum winds of 110 kph. It is expected to exit the Philippine area of responsibility later today.


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