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PHOTO: Marcos Jr. pays tribute to victims of storm Kristine
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. declared November 4 a national day of mourning to honor victims of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine, with flags to be flown at half-mast.
He led the observance by attending a Mass and lighting candles for the victims in Talisay, Batangas, an area declared under a state of calamity.
As of November 4, Severe Tropical Storm Kristine, along with Severe Tropical Storm Leon, has resulted in at least 150 deaths, with 20 reported missing.
The Department of Agriculture estimates damages to rice, high-value crops, and infrastructure have reached P4.85 billion.
House Speaker Martin Romualdez joined the national mourning, calling for compassion and solidarity with affected families and communities.
President Marcos Jr. stated that the government's response to Kristine was "never enough" and expressed a wish to have done more.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. visited Barangay Sampaloc in Talisay, Batangas, the "ground zero" of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine, where at least 20 people died due to a landslide.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. urged Filipinos to include victims of typhoons Kristine and Leon in their prayers this Undas, aside from remembering departed loved ones.
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The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) reported 145 fatalities attributed to Severe Tropical Storm Kristine and Super Typhoon Leon, with 14 officially validated.
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The death toll from Severe Tropical Storm Kristine and Super Typhoon Leon has risen to 150, with 115 injured and 29 missing, according to the NDRRMC.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. admitted that the government's response to Severe Tropical Storm Kristine was insufficient, stating, "It's never enough. It's never enough. I wish we could do more."
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