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Typhoon Odette aftermath: Death toll rises to over 80 amid grim devastation
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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte (File photo) MANILA - Malacanang on Sunday said President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the use of all government assets to expedite the delivery of relief and rehabilitation efforts in areas hit by Typhoon Odette. "Ang utos nga ni Pangulo (The President's directive) is use all government resources to ensure that all goods are delivered as soon as possible especially sa (in the) province ng (of) Surigao del Norte at sa (and in) Dinagat Islands," acting presidential spokesperson Secretary Karlo said in an interview over DZBB. Nograles said Duterte designated Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rolando Bautista to act as the crisis manager to ensure government response is coordinated in Surigao del Norte and Dinagat Islands. Bautista will be assisted by National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) Executive Director and Civil Defense Administrator Undersecretary Ricardo Jalad. The two officials will b