President Marcos credits preemptive evacuations for low casualties during Super Typhoon Uwan

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. attributed the minimal casualties from Super Typhoon Uwan to the effectiveness of preemptive evacuations undertaken by local government units.

The Office of Civil Defense reported that preemptive evacuations, which covered 426,000 families, played a crucial role in significantly reducing the number of fatalities.

President Marcos expressed his gratitude to local governments, first responders, and volunteers for their swift actions and collaborative efforts in ensuring public safety.

He specifically acknowledged that the prompt evacuations were a decisive factor in mitigating the impact of the typhoon, stating, "Your prompt response was a huge factor."

Super Typhoon Uwan, with wind speeds reaching up to 185 kph and gusts of 230 kph, made landfall in the Bicol region on Sunday, resulting in at least two reported deaths.

In response to the typhoon, President Marcos directed the DSWD and DOH to continue providing assistance and ensure the availability of medical teams for evacuees.

PAGASA forecasts Super Typhoon Uwan to move northwestward on Monday, then turn northward by Tuesday before heading northeastward.