Tropical Storm Man-yi intensifies as it nears Philippines, expected to enter Thursday

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Tropical Storm Man-yi, soon to be named "Pepito," is intensifying as it approaches the Philippine area of responsibility. It is currently located 1,375 kilometers east of northeastern Mindanao, with maximum winds of 85 kilometers per hour. Man-yi is moving southwest at 25 kilometers per hour and is expected to enter the Philippine area on Thursday evening. It may make landfall in the northern part of Eastern Visayas or the Bicol region between Saturday night and Sunday morning. The storm's path could still change, with potential landfall points ranging from Central Luzon to Eastern Visayas. The situation remains fluid as forecasts are updated.


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