The Palace confirms that President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, as he mentioned last night, already approved the recommendation of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) declaring the entire island of Luzon under a state of calamity.

The Administration is considering a science-based approach in our rehabilitation and recovery efforts. Having said this, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources will chair the Build Back Better Task Force, with the Department of Public Works and Highways serving as Co-Chair.

We continue our rescue operations in Tuguegarao, Cagayan Valley and Isabela in the aftermath of Typhoon Ulysses.

The Palace announces the suspension of work in government offices and classes in public schools at all levels in Regions I, II, III, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, V, Cordillera Administrative Region and the National Capital Region tomorrow, November 13, 2020, Friday upon the recommendation of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte gave his remarks during the ASEAN-China Summit where he, as the country coordinator for the ASEAN China Dialogue Relations, delivered the ASEAN Common Statement.

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte delivered the statement of the Philippines during the ASEAN-China Summit.

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte participated at the plenary session of the 37th ASEAN Summit, where he called on ASEAN leaders to fast-track the implementation of the ASEAN Comprehensive Recovery Framework.

Concerned departments and agencies of the Executive are now working to provide relief, rescue and assistance to those affected by Typhoon Ulysses.

The Palace is closely monitoring the movement of typhoon Ulysses and has suspended work in government offices and classes in public schools at all levels in Regions II, III, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, V, Cordillera Administrative Region and the National Capital Region effective 3PM today until tomorrow, November 12, upon the recommendation of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).

On behalf of the Filipino nation, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte wishes to extend his warm congratulations to former Vice President Joseph “Joe” Biden on his election as the new President of the United States of America.