Manila Bulletin
Duterte lauds gov't response to 'Rolly'
President Rodrigo Duterte is closely monitoring government preparations for Super Typhoon Rolly from Davao City and has mobilized agencies to provide swift aid to calamity-stricken areas.
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go assured the public that the President is constantly updated and has issued directives for preparedness and immediate assistance.
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque stated that Duterte is not unreachable and continues to give instructions.
Super Typhoon Rolly, considered possibly 2020's strongest typhoon, has made two landfalls and ripped through the Bicol region and other parts of the country, bringing intense rains and winds.
The death toll from the typhoon has risen to 10, with one person injured.
Duterte praised government agencies for their effective response and preparedness, which he believes lessened the trouble caused by the natural calamity.
The government's focus includes mitigating the typhoon's effects, restoring normalcy, repairing infrastructure, restoring power, and conducting search and rescue operations with relief distribution.
Military and other government personnel have been alerted to assist in search, rescue, and relief operations.
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President Rodrigo R. Duterte is closely monitoring the country's preparations and response to Typhoon Rolly, ensuring that government agencies are ready to provide immediate assistance to affected areas.
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Malacañang and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) stated that President Rodrigo Duterte did not make a public appearance during the recent typhoon because the government machinery was functioning effectively.
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President Rodrigo Duterte conducted an aerial inspection of areas ravaged by Super Typhoon Rolly on Monday afternoon, accompanied by Senator Bong Go.
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President Rodrigo Duterte was absent from the first high-level public briefing on Super Typhoon Rolly on Sunday, November 1.
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Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque defended the decision to hold a briefing on Super Typhoon Rolly on the same day it made landfall, stating it was necessary to communicate the government's readiness to provide aid.
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