MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs is monitoring the situation of Filipinos in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands following the onslaught of Typhoon Mangkhut. The Consulate General also expressed its readiness to assist any Filipino affected in the area. "Mangkhut," which is also forecasted to enter the Philippine area of responsibility by Wednesday, almost directly hit the island of Rota in the Northern Marianas and its southern quadrant. The typhoon also affected the norther part of Guam, including Dededo and Tamuning, where the Consulate General is located. "Conditions of Readiness 1 (damaging winds are occurring or expected within 12 hours) is still in effect in both Guam and the Northern Marianas," the DFA said.

Source: Philippine Star September 11, 2018 04:18 UTC