MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday took an aerial inspection of Surigao del Sur, one of the hardest-hit areas of Typhoon Auring.
The President was accompanied by his long-time aide and senator Christopher “Bong” Go.
According to Go, Duterte also presided over a situation briefing on the effects of Typhoon Auring.
Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles earlier said the President would also distribute aid to typhoon victims.
Surigao del Sur’s Tandag River swelled amid the onslaught of Auring which caused massive flooding in parts of the province.
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