SM North EDSA to open mall to people seeking shelter from Rolly
MANILA, Philippines — In the wake of Typhoon Rolly's onslaught, the management of SM North EDSA announced Sunday that the mall will be taking in stranded residents seeking shelter from the typhoon's effects.
This comes after state weather bureau PAGASA placed the National Capital Region under Signal No. 4, indicating the risk of "very heavy damage to high–risk structures and heavy damage to medium risk structures" in a locality that "is very likely to be hit directly by the eye of the typhoon."
READ: LIVE updates: Super typhoon Rolly
"SM City North Edsa will be open to stranded customers and nearby residents who are affected by the typhoon," the mall's management said in a statement published on its official social media channels.
"Kindly approach our customer care help desk located in our malls for immediate assistance. Stay safe everyone!" it also said.
SM City North Edsa added that it would be waiving overnight parking charges and putting up free WiFi and charging stations.
RELATED: All rail lines suspend operations amid 'Rolly' onslaught
Earlier, disaster officials estimated that at least 19 million and up to 31 million Filipinos will be affected by the typhoon. Around 19.8 million are also seen to be directly exposed to the typhoon.
Speaking at a press briefing later Sunday, Civil defense office chief Ricardo Jalad disclosed that nearly 347,000 individuals have already been evacuated so far due to the effects of Rolly.
PAGASA in its advisories is warning of flooding, rain-induced landslides, and possibly even lahar flows due to prolonged rainfall. The metro's rail lines have since disclosed that they will be suspending operations for the time being.
Palace spokesman Harry Roque says President Duterte is monitoring country's situation on #RollyPH from Davao and will return to Manila by Tuesday, November 3, as social media users ask #NasaanAngPangulo. @PhilstarNews
— christian deiparine (@christiandeips) November 1, 2020
— Franco Luna with a report from Christian Deiparine
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Australia provides an additional P28.52 million to support Filipino communities affected by tropical cyclone Rolly in the Bicol Region.
This will help the government provide food, repair damaged homes and support emergency medical teams in the region. Australia's latest commitment will directly assist 23,345 people, including 2,990 women and girls.
"This support is even more critical following Typhoon Ulysses that caused further hardship for the people in the Bicol Region. Australia stands with the Philippines in this time of need," Australian Ambassador Steven Robinson says.
President Rodrigo Duterte may place the regions of CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, and Bicol under state of calamity because of the impact of typhoon "Rolly," Malacañang says.
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council has approved a recommendation to place the three Luzon regions under state of calamity to fast-track the recovery of the typhoon-ravaged areas.
"Most likely, but let us wait for the document that will come from the Office of the President," presidential spokesman Harry Roque said at a press briefing when asked if Duterte would adopt the recommendation of the council. — Alexis Romero
The provincial board has placed Camarines Sur under state of calamity following the onslaught of Typhoon Rolly.
In a resolution released Monday, the local government cited strong winds and torrential rains, as well as the extensive flooding and other damages brought about by the typhoon.
At 3 p.m., Tropical Storm Rolly was located 225 kilometers west of Iba, Zambales.
The cyclone bears maximum sustained winds of 65 kph and gusts of up to 80 kph. It is moving north northwestward at 15 kph.
Vice President Leni Robredo posts photos of the first signs of devastation brought about by Typhoon Rolly in Camarines Sur.
Robredo says she left Manila before dawn on Monday to visit the typhoon-hit province.
The vice president will also be visiting Albay and Catanduanes.
Left Manila before dawn today. Just arrived CamSur and these were the first signs of devastation we saw. Will be going around Albay and Catanduanes, as well.
Posted by Leni Gerona Robredo on Sunday, 1 November 2020
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