Manila Bulletin
AFP sends more rescue troops, equipment in 'Ulysses'-hit areas
The military successfully rescued 265,339 individuals in areas affected by Typhoon Ulysses.
Of the total rescued, 263,444 were in Southern Luzon, 1,078 in Northern Luzon, and 817 in Metro Manila.
AFP chief General Gilbert Gapay highlighted the dedication of soldiers who prioritized rescue operations amidst severe flooding.
The AFP deployed 83 Search, Rescue, and Retrieval (SRR) teams, supported by various land, air, and water assets, to aid in disaster response.
The death toll from Typhoon Ulysses remained at 67, with the number of missing persons increasing to 13.
Damages to agriculture and infrastructure have ballooned to P2.1 billion and P483 million, respectively, across several regions in Luzon and Metro Manila.
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