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‘Ulysses’ floods parts of Malacañan Palace
The Pasig River overflowed near President Rodrigo Duterte's residence in Malacañang Palace during Typhoon Ulysses.
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go confirmed the overflow, stating that the Pasig River rose near the President's meeting area within the Presidential Security Group (PSG) Compound.
The overflow occurred after heavy rains from Typhoon Ulysses caused widespread flooding in Metro Manila and Luzon, affecting parts of Malacañan Palace.
Despite the flooding, President Duterte continued to monitor the calamity situation and temporarily left the 37th ASEAN Summit to check on the ground.
He also addressed the nation while monitoring the events.
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