Rodrigo Duterte to inspect Philippine areas as Typhoon Goni claims 16
President will fly over some of the worst-hit areas after criticism over sheltering in hometown
02 November 2020 - 09:13
Manila — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte will inspect on Monday areas hit by Typhoon Goni, the world’s strongest typhoon this year, as authorities claimed mandatory evacuations have prevented a higher death toll even as some areas remain cut off.
The country’s disaster agency said Goni killed at least 16 people with three people reported missing...
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