The government is ramping up its efforts to hasten the Bicol Region’s recovery and mitigate the impact of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name: Trami) on other parts of the country, President Ferdinand R.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the government was intensifying its response efforts as Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name: Trami) pummeled the country with its strong rains and winds.

President Ferdinand Marcos directed concerned agencies to step up preparations in areas expected to be affected as Severe Tropical Storm Kristine heads to Northern Luzon. At the same time, he called for intensified efforts of relief operations in the Bicol Region,

Tropical Storm Kristine MANILA, Philippines — Severe Tropical Storm Kristine is currently affecting the Cordillera Administrative Region, with 61 areas across Luzon and

Metro Manila and other areas in Luzon remain under Signal No. 2 as Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name: Trami) maintains its strength while accelerating west-northwestward over the sea west of Northern Luzon.