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ROCKY ROAD Large rocks came with avalanches of volcanic ash and mud from the slopes of
Mayon volcano triggered by heavy rains and fierce winds brought by Typhoon “Rolly” when
struck the province of Albay on Sunday. The rocks and volcanic flows washed away the houses and
impassable roads in the village of San Francisco, Guinobatan city, raising complaints against quarrying
in the province that President Duterte ordered to investigate. —GEORGE GIO BRONDIAL
MANILA, Philippines – Forming a task force for the rehabilitation of typhoon-hit regions may be unnecessary as President Rodrigo Duterte is at the forefront, Malacañang said Wednesday.
Camarines Sur representative Luis Raymund Villafuerte previously proposed the creation of a working group to lead the rehabilitation of the Bicol and Calabarzon region, which were hit by typhoons Quinta and Rolly.
“If you realize, a task force might be unnecessary because the style of the president is in case of disasters, he depends on the people on the ground at the moment,” said presidential spokesman Harry Roque in an interview on CNN Philippines. .
Roque said the Department of Public Works and Highways has previously placed its equipment in the worst affected areas for its post-typhoon rehabilitation efforts.
As soon as all roads are passable, the Palace official assured that the rehabilitation process will begin immediately in the Bicol region.
“The president is aware of the rehabilitation effort, the task force may not be necessary because the president is personally assisting to ensure that the rehabilitation of these devastated areas proceeds as soon as possible,” said Roque.
Tropical Cyclone No. 5 wind signal rose over parts of the Bicol region over the weekend after Super Typhoon Rolly made landfall in Catanduanes.
Rolly, said to be the strongest tropical cyclone this year, left at least 16 people dead in the Bicol region.
EDV
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