Government monitoring Typhoon Falcon

Malacañang is monitoring the expected entry of Typhoon Falcon in the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) as Tropical Storm Egay exited on Tuesday morning (July 7), Communication Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said.

President Benigno S. Aquino III is waiting for updates and the comprehensive report of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council with regards to Typhoon Egay, which struck northern Luzon, Secretary Coloma said.

"At hinihintay natin o inaantabayanan naman natin sa ngayon ang papalapit na Tropical Storm Falcon," he told reporters.
The government is also keeping track of the situation on the ground, especially areas affected by flooding, Secretary Coloma said.

"Iyon naman pong mga local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, sa pangunguna ng mga provincial and local government officials, ay ginagawa ang kanilang mga tungkulin," he said.

These councils respond to emergencies in their localities, he said, adding that the national government is ready to extend additional assistance, if necessary.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Tropical Storm Egay moved out of the PAR on Tuesday morning but noted that Typhoon Falcon is expected to enter on Tuesday evening or early Wednesday. (PCOO News Release)