Manila Bulletin
Worried Duterte to visit typhoon-stricken provinces
President Rodrigo Duterte announced plans to visit provinces devastated by super typhoon Odette this weekend to assess the situation firsthand.
He intends to visit Leyte and Surigao on Saturday, and if time permits, Bohol, before heading to Cebu and the eastern side of the islands, including Bacolod and Iloilo on Sunday.
Duterte acknowledged that government funds have been significantly depleted due to expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic but assured the public that the government will raise money for rehabilitation and recovery.
He emphasized the need to prioritize expenses for typhoon relief efforts and expressed concern over potential fatalities.
The NDRRMC reported at least 12 deaths and seven missing individuals, with at least 84,674 families or 338,664 individuals evacuated.
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