President Bongbong Marcos has led the situation briefing of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council or NDRRMC on Super Typhoon Karding on Monday morning.
“I have put great emphasis on prepositioning of aid, equipment, to prepare as much as possible,” Marcos said during the start of the briefing.
The Social Welfare Department reported to Marcos that food packs have been distributed in evacuation centers since last night.
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DSWD Secretary Erwin Tulfo added that says they have been distributing food even to those stranded in ports affected by Karding.
They also appeal for government air assets to airlift food to residents of Polillo Islands affected by the super typhoon.
As of 8AM, Karding maintains its strength as it exits Luzon today. Signal number 1 and 2 are still up in several provinces in Luzon.
