Pepito (international name: Man-yi) weakened into a severe tropical storm on Monday, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). In its 11 a.

Several areas in Northern Luzon are under tropical cyclone wind signal (TCWS) No. 3 as Typhoon Pepito (international name Man-yi) continues to move northwestward over the West Philippine Sea, the weather bureau said Monday.

Gates at Ambuklao, Binga, San Roque, and Magat dams remained open on Monday morning to release water amid the rains brought by Typhoon Pepito (international name: Man-Yi). As of 8 a.m., state weather bureau PAGASA said that eight gates were open at Ambuklao Dam in Benguet at 5.

Wind signals are still up in many areas of Luzon as Typhoon Pepito (international name: Man-yi) continues to move away from the country on Monday morning, according to the state weather bureau. Based on the Philippine Atmospheric,

Typhoon Pepito will continue to stir heavy rains in parts of Luzon as it moves away from the country on Monday, PAGASA said.