Manila Bulletin
Round-the-clock aid to typhoon-hit residents assured by Palace
Malacañang assured residents affected by Typhoon Odette of round-the-clock assistance.
As of 8 a.m. of December 17, 83,026 families or 332,855 persons have been preemptively evacuated in Regions 6, 7, 8, 9, and CARAGA.
Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal no. 3 has been raised in several areas in Palawan, Guimaras, Iloilo, and Antique.
Government is assisting affected residents around the clock.
The public is urged to remain vigilant, stay safe, and cooperate with authorities.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development is distributing family food packs and coordinating with local government units to meet immediate needs.
Power restoration efforts are underway in 62 cities and municipalities.
Operations at the Mactan Cebu International Airport have been suspended until further notice.
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The Malacañang assures that both national and local governments are fully cooperating to address the needs of communities that will be affected by Typhoon Odette.
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Malacañang called on the public, especially those on the path of Tropical Depression Odette, to stay vigilant and coordinate with local disaster management offices.
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Typhoon Odette has affected over 1.8 million Filipinos across nine regions, with many facing severe shortages of food and water.
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Over 26,000 families, or 98,091 individuals, have been preemptively evacuated in several regions due to Typhoon Odette.
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Preemptive evacuations have been conducted for thousands of individuals in anticipation of Typhoon Odette's arrival, particularly in the Eastern Visayas and Caraga regions, and now also in Negros Occidental.
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