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PH gov’t on high alert for Typhoon Leon’s effects – Palace
National and local government units are on high alert for Super Typhoon Leon, as directed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Batanes Governor Marilou Cayco confirmed that evacuation efforts are ongoing, with three-day food packs distributed and personnel deployed to evacuation centers.
The DSWD has prepositioned 2,000 family food packs in Batanes and plans to send an additional 5,500 once weather conditions permit, possibly via C130 aircraft coordinated with the OCD.
The AFP has standby assets ready for deployment in anticipated affected areas, with spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla urging cooperation.
As of 8 a.m., Super Typhoon Leon was located 110 kilometers north-northeast of Itbayat, Batanes, according to PAGASA.
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