After receiving the wrath of Super Typhoon Pepito (international name: Man-yi), Catanduanes is sending a distress signal amid widespread devastation. Catanduanes Gov. Joseph Cua reported on Monday that numerous houses made of lightweight materials were badly damaged as heavy rains and strong winds beat the island province over the weekend.

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

Catanduanes Gov. Joseph "Boboy" Cua has appealed to government and private individuals to help people affected by super typhoon "Pepito" in the province.

Super Typhoon Pepito (international name: Man-yi) is about to make a landfall along the eastern coast of Catanduanes on Saturday

Initial videos shared by Panganiban, Catanduanes Mayor Cesar Robles showing the devastation in the area hours after Sper Typhoon pepito made landfall in the province.