By Azer Parrocha / Philippine News Agency
President Rodrigo Duterte is “determined” to visit more areas ravaged by Typhoon Odette, a Palace official said on Sunday (Dec. 19).
On Saturday, Duterte conducted an aerial inspection of some of the areas hit by Typhoon Odette covering Siargao, Surigao City, Dinagat Islands, and Maasin City in Southern Leyte.
Asked if Duterte will push through with his visit to other areas, acting presidential spokesperson Sec. Karlo Nograles did not give a definite answer but noted that the President is keen on pushing through with his plan.
“I’m still verifying ano iyong details niyan with his close-ins. Pero ano naman si Pangulo eh, desidido naman siyang bumisita kagaya ng pagbisita niya sa Caraga at sa Leyte kahapon. Eh today, gusto niyang bisitahin naman sa west,” he said in an interview over DZBB.
“Sabi niya, tapos na ako sa east, nakipag-usap na ako sa mga governors ng sa east, dito na po siya, pa-west na daw siya,” Nograles added.
Currently, all hands are on deck in executing necessary responses to communities affected by the typhoon. (PNA) – jlo
