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Marcos lauds LGUs’ quick preemptive response to Typhoon Uwan
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. praised government agencies for saving lives during Super Typhoon Uwan by implementing preemptive evacuations.
He thanked local governments, first responders, and volunteers for their quick action and collaboration in ensuring public safety.
The President specifically acknowledged that the preemptive evacuations carried out made a significant difference and had a tremendous impact.
As of Tuesday, Typhoon Uwan has resulted in at least 25 deaths and displaced approximately 2.4 million people nationwide.
Notably, no casualties were reported in the National Capital Region, which has a population of around 15 million.
This response is contrasted with Typhoon Tino, which caused 232 deaths and devastated eight regions days before Uwan.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. attributed the minimal casualties from Super Typhoon Uwan to the effectiveness of preemptive evacuations undertaken by local government units.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. announced that all government agencies are on full alert in anticipation of Typhoon Uwan, which is projected to intensify into a super typhoon before making landfall in Luzon.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered the sustained delivery of aid and immediate rehabilitation of roads damaged by Typhoon Uwan.
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Over 1.17 million individuals have been preemptively evacuated across various regions in Luzon and the Visayas due to Super Typhoon Uwan.
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Local governments in Metro Manila are accelerating preparations for Typhoon Uwan, which has intensified into a super typhoon.
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