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DSWD DROMIC Report #3 on the Tropical Storm “PEPITO” as of 23 October 2020, 6PM

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SITUATION OVERVIEW

On 19 October 2020, Low Pressure Area (LPA) east of Virac, Catanduanes has developed into Tropical Depression “PEPITO”. It has intensified into a Tropical Storm (TS) while moving west-northwestward. At 7:30AM on 22 Oct. 2020, “PEPITO” intensified into a Typhoon while moving outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility.

Source: PAGASA Severe Weather Bulletin

I. Status of Affected Families / Persons

A total of 34,890 families or 165,375 persons were affected by the Tropical Storm “Pepito” in 236 barangays in Regions CAR, II, III and CALABARZON (see Table 1).