Duterte assigns Tolentino as his ‘conduit’ for ‘Ompong’ updates 76 SHARES Share it! Share TweetBy Genalyn KabilingPresident Duterte has designated Presidential political adviser Francis Tolentino as his “conduit” to ensure the efficient government-wide disaster response amid the entry of typhoon Ompong in the country. Tolentino si Francis just to be my conduit. Duterte said he expects Tolentino to give him regular updates on government’s calamity response and relief operations. So far, the President said he was satisfied with the government’s disaster preparedness, citing that funds, food, and personnel have been placed on standby.

Source: Manila Bulletin September 13, 2018 12:22 UTC