Emong weakens, 25 die; Marcos visits evacuees, plans semi-permanent response

Typhoon Emong has weakened into a severe tropical storm and is about to exit Luzon's landmass after making landfall in Candon City, Ilocos Sur.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. visited San Mateo, Rizal on Thursday to check on evacuees and announced his intention for certain disaster response arrangements to become 'semi-permanent' due to recurring typhoons caused by climate change.

The NDRRMC reported that twenty-five people have died due to recent tropical cyclones and habagat in various regions including Calabarzon, Northern Mindanao, Western Visayas, Mimaropa, Davao Region, Caraga Region, and Metro Manila.

Former President Rodrigo Duterte remains detained at the International Criminal Court (ICC), despite unverified reports of his release.

President Marcos also noted that the government is exploring alternative teaching methods for students affected by class suspensions due to recent weather disturbances.