Muntinlupa City Mayor Ruffy Biazon yesterday met officials and members of the Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office in preparation for super typhoon “Betty,” otherwise known by its international code name “Mawar.”

“The city government is ready to respond to all eventuality,” Mayor Biazon said. “I am asking all Muntinlupeño to be watchful. Let’s all be careful and prepare for this typhoon.”

Biazon said all of the agencies of the city government are already on alert to respond to whatever assistance those in Muntinlupa would require.

He urged residents to contact the city government for assistance: 137-175; 0921-5427123 (Smart); and 0927-2579322 (Globe).

The typhoon intensified Friday with maximum sustained winds of 215 kilometers per hour near the center and gusts of up to 265 kph. It is moving west at 20 kph.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the eye of “Mawar” was last observed at 3 a.m. on Friday, 26 May, 1,740 kilometers east of southeastern Luzon, outside the PAR.

PAGASA said “Mawar” is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility last night or today, Saturday.

It was forecast to reach its peak intensity within 24 to 36 hours.