At the situational briefing on Friday, November 15, Marcos stated that we have very little time left for preparation, but it is good that the necessary items are already in place and do not need to be rushed. He noted that humanitarian packages and search and rescue equipment are already deployed in the areas that most need help. "Pepito" is expected to affect Visayas, Bicol, and Central Luzon. The president instructed to be ready to send aviation group assistance to deliver aid before and after the storm.
Despite the damage to agriculture from the recent typhoons, Marcos assured the public that the natural supply is sufficient. "From a natural disaster security perspective, we are all in good shape... a lot of fields have been lost, many crop areas destroyed," he noted. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. stated that the already deployed resources in the regions in response to recent storms will help in the aftermath of the upcoming typhoon Pepito (international name - Man-yi) in this unique circumstance. "We have everything we need. We will just need to compensate for this," he said. The estimated damage and losses in agriculture from the recent typhoons amount to around 7 billion pesos in the agricultural sector for all of Luzon, Visayas, and Soccsksargen.
