MANILA, Philippines — The European Union (EU) has expressed its readiness to assist the Philippines in its recovery efforts following the onslaught of Typhoon Rolly.
“Our solidarity with the Filipino people as typhoon #RollyPhbatters the country, particularly Bicol region. #EU stands ready to assist in recovery efforts,” EU said in a tweet Sunday evening.
“The resiliency, strength, and courage of the Filipinos will persevere in these trying times,” it added.
The strongest tropical cyclone to hit the country this year made landfall as a super typhoon in Bato, Catanduanes at 4:50 a.m, then in Tiwi, Albay at 7:20 a.m. before weakening into a typhoon category.
At 12:00 p.m., Rolly made its third landfall in San Narciso, Quezon. Itw as followed by landfall in Lobo, Batangas at 5:30 p.m. So far, at least 7 people reportedly died due to the typhoon.