Marcos Jr. visits Catanduanes to assess typhoon damage, distribute aid

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. visited Catanduanes to assess the damage caused by Super Typhoon Uwan and to oversee the distribution of aid to residents.

During his visit to Tubli Elementary School in Caramoran, the President inspected classrooms that were damaged by Uwan and previously by Super Typhoon Pepito.

The school, which serves 739 learners and 30 staff, has 23 classrooms, with one totally destroyed, 14 severely damaged, and the remainder with minor damage from Uwan.

President Marcos also observed the extent of damage to houses and the seawall in Barangay Tubli, a coastal area where storm surges from Uwan destroyed homes.

Caramoran reported a total of 558 completely destroyed residences and 2,127 partially damaged homes.

As a form of assistance, President Marcos donated two Starlink internet satellite units to Tubli Elementary School and the Caramoran local government unit.

He urged government agencies to continue providing relief and assistance to help the affected residents recover and resume their normal lives.