Viga, Catanduanes calls for durable disaster management center after typhoon damage

The Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office in Viga, Catanduanes, has requested the government to design a more durable operation center after Super Typhoon Pepito caused significant damage. The center's ceiling was severely affected, prompting the call for improvements. Pepito, which impacted over 852,000 people in the Philippines, had maximum sustained winds of 185 kph and gusts up to 230 kph. The typhoon was last located 120 kilometers east-southeast of Baler, Aurora. In recent weeks, the Philippines has faced six weather disturbances, including Pepito. Other storms, such as Severe Tropical Storm Kristine and Typhoon Leon, have also affected the region, with Kristine exiting the area on October 25.