Marcos to LGUs: Brace for Super Typhoon 'Leon's' impact

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday directed local government units (LGUs) to brace for the possible impact of Super Typhoon «Leon» (international name Kong-rey).

The President issued the directive during the opening of the Maersk Optimus distribution center in Calamba City, Laguna.

«Unfortunately, it looks like there's another one coming. So let's prepare well,» Marcos said.

During the event, Marcos also lauded Laguna Gov. Ramil Hernandez for «working very hard» to help his constituents who were affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name Trami).

In its latest bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Leon continued to threaten extreme northern Luzon as it intensified into a super typhoon.

Leon is hitting the Philippines a week after Kristine battered most of Luzon.