Super Typhoon #PepitoPH continues to move west-northwestward, threatening the northeastern Bicol region with potentially catastrophic and life-threatening conditions, according to the Philippine Atmospheric,

A 'potentially catastrophic and life-threatening situation looms' for the northeastern part of Bicol, PAGASA warns the public early Saturday afternoon, November 16

The storm was packing destructive winds with speeds equivalent to a Category 5 hurricane. Forecasters warned of a “potentially catastrophic” situation.

A super typhoon sweeping towards the Philippines on Saturday was intensifying and could have a "potentially catastrophic" impact, the state weather forecaster warned, with millions of people at risk from storm surges.

The Philippines evacuated tens of thousands of people from their homes and cancelled dozens of flights on Saturday, as a super typhoon threatened to unleash heavy rains and powerful winds that could trigger floods and storm surges.

Tropical cyclone Man-yi has strengthened into a super typhoon, threatening to bring intense rains and high waves on the Philippines’ main island that’s still reeling from a string of storms in recent weeks.

A church in Caramoran, Catanduanes welcomed evacuees in preparation for the onslaught of Super Typhoon Pepito. Photo courtesy of the Diocese of ViracMANILA -- A powerful storm sweeping towards the Philippines intensified into a super typhoon on Saturday,