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VP Leni gives a glimpse of Bohol's plight; vows to help 'Odette' victims
Vice President Leni Robredo visited typhoon-hit Bohol on Friday, December 17, to assess the situation and bring aid.
She noted that the whole province has no electricity, with only solar lights functioning, and many roads remain impassable due to flooding.
Robredo was prevented from reaching an evacuation center in Loay because of the floods.
She shared photos on Facebook to raise awareness about the hardships faced by Boholanos.
Governor Art Yap, Vice Governor Rene Relampagos, and Mayor Baba Yap were on the ground leading relief efforts.
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The death toll in Bohol due to Typhoon Odette has risen to 80 as of Monday morning, according to Governor Arthur Yap.
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Vice President Leni Robredo emphasized that her focus in visiting areas affected by Typhoon Odette is solely on providing disaster relief and assistance, with no political motives.
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President Rodrigo Duterte announced plans to visit provinces devastated by super typhoon Odette this weekend to assess the situation firsthand.
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Presidential aspirants have united to provide aid to victims of Typhoon Odette following Senator Manny Pacquiao's call for a political "ceasefire".
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Vice President Leni Robredo appealed for immediate aid for Dinagat Islands, citing a severe scarcity of food supplies following the devastation caused by Typhoon Odette.
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