VP Sara Duterte assures LGU assistance for Typhoon Tino response

The Office of the Vice President (OVP) is prepared to assist local government units (LGUs) in their disaster response efforts for Typhoon Tino, according to Vice President Sara Duterte.

VP Duterte urged the public to heed official directives and prioritize their safety during the typhoon.

She also advised families to maintain ready go-bags containing essential supplies such as first aid kits, water, food, flashlights, and batteries.

Safety tips provided by the Vice President include unplugging electrical devices to prevent power surges, avoiding travel until roads are declared safe, and moving to higher ground for those in flood-prone areas.

She emphasized staying alert by monitoring news and weather advisories from PAGASA, and assisting vulnerable individuals like children, the elderly, and persons with disabilities.

Typhoon Tino has already caused at least five deaths and displaced approximately 400,000 people, primarily in the Visayas and northern Mindanao regions, due to heavy rains and flooding.