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'Kahapon naman ang bagyo': Palace defends typhoon briefing held after 2 landfalls
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque defended the delayed briefing on Super Typhoon Rolly, stating that the storm only made landfall on Sunday.
Roque highlighted that the briefing was held on a Sunday, a non-working day, and that Cabinet members were present to convey the government's preparedness.
By the time the briefing commenced, Super Typhoon Rolly had already made landfall twice in the Philippines.
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Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque defended the decision to hold a briefing on Super Typhoon Rolly on the same day it made landfall, stating it was necessary to communicate the government's readiness to provide aid.
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Typhoon Rolly, internationally known as Goni, is expected to bring violent winds and widespread damage as it nears the Philippine landmass.
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President Rodrigo Duterte was absent from the first high-level public briefing on Super Typhoon Rolly on Sunday, November 1.
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President Rodrigo Duterte is closely monitoring government preparations for Super Typhoon Rolly from Davao City and has mobilized agencies to provide swift aid to calamity-stricken areas.
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Super Typhoon Rolly made its first landfall in Bato, Catanduanes at 4:50 am on Sunday, November 1, with maximum sustained winds of 225 km/h and gustiness of up to 280 km/h.
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