In a fast-moving weather crisis thousands of people were forced to leave their homes in northern Philippinesʼ 2‚500 villages as typhoon Toraji approached the area (which was already hit by three destructive storms in recent weeks)
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr showed hands-on leadership when he visited storm-damaged areas; distributing much-needed food supplies to local residents. The president made a tough choice — missing this years Asia-Pacific Cooperation meeting in Peru to focus on managing recovery work back home
The mountainous Luzon region faced serious problems after multiple weather systems caused floods and landslides. Local authorities worked non-stop to move people from danger zones to safer places‚ while emergency teams got ready for the incoming storm. The evacuation process started right after Marcos Jrʼs aid distribution visit: showing how quick response became key in protecting peoples lives