President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. assured the Filipino people on Thursday of a whole-of-government approach to ensure the safety of residents in areas affected by “Leon,” which has weakened to a typhoon category.

“I assure the Filipino people that the government is ably handling all disaster management efforts. We remain in full control. Our resources and personnel may be stretched due to the impact of typhoons on multiple fronts,” President Marcos said in a statement.

Despite this, President Marcos emphasized that the government has sufficient assets to mitigate the worst impact, recover from the wreckage, “and rebuild stronger than before.”

In its latest bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Typhoon Leon has weakened as it passes near Orchid Island in Southern Taiwan.

President Marcos said that relief and recovery efforts are ongoing in areas affected by Typhoon Kristine, with preparations ramping up for typhoon Leon.

“All agencies and instrumentalities of government remain in full alert, and remain ready to deploy aid wherever it may be needed,” President Marcos said.

Before this, President Marcos has directed national and local government agencies to closely monitor the movement of typhoon Leon to ensure the safety of the residents in the affected areas. | PND