DUTERTE:Take precautions vs. typhoon

 As the country braces for Tropical Storm (TS) “Odette”, President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday reminded the public to cooperate with national and local authorities should there be a need for evacuation or other necessary actions.

In a prerecorded Talk to the People, Duterte directed government agencies and local government units (LGUs) to ensure that Filipinos, especially those who are on or near the tropical depression’s projected path, to keep monitoring the situation and conduct all necessary preparations and precautions.

“Nandiyan naman ‘yan. Iyong dadaanan ng bagyo lumalabas diyan sa news — newspaper pati sa TV (It’s all there. The areas where it will pass, it’s all in the news—newspaper and TV). All you have to do is to watch TV and makita mo ‘yung trajectory, ang takbo ng bagyo (and you will see the outlook of the storm),” he said. Read More