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Marcos conducts aerial inspection in Kristine-hit areas
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. conducted an aerial inspection of areas in Metro Manila, Laguna, Batangas, and Cavite devastated by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine.
He was joined by Interior Secretary Juanito Victor Remulla Jr. and Public Works and Highways Secretary Manny Bonoan.
Rescue workers continue to battle floodwaters to reach residents still trapped on the roofs of their homes.
The Office of Civil Defense reported that 46 people have died due to the impact of Kristine, with most fatalities from the Bicol Region (28) and Calabarzon (15).
Tens of thousands remained displaced after fleeing floods driven by a torrential downpour that dumped two months' worth of rainfall in just two days in some areas.
As of Friday morning, Severe Tropical Storm Kristine was located 255 kilometers west-northwest of Bacnotan, La Union, moving west-northwestward at 15 km/h with maximum sustained winds of 95 kph and gustiness of 115 kph.
Kristine is expected to gradually intensify over the West Philippine Sea and remain a severe tropical storm for the next five days.
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ordered continuous rescue and relief operations for areas affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine, even as a new tropical storm hovers outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR).
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President Marcos ordered the full mobilization of military assets, personnel, and transportation for rescue, relief, and rehabilitation efforts for Severe Tropical Storm Kristine.
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The death toll from Severe Tropical Storm Kristine has reached 81, according to the Office of Civil Defense (OCD), though the figures are still subject to validation.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. praised local government units (LGUs) for their swift and proactive responses to Severe Tropical Storm Kristine, highlighting their role as crucial first responders who have saved many lives.
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Twenty people have reportedly died in the Bicol Region due to Severe Tropical Storm Kristine, according to police validation.
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