VP Duterte Honors Yolanda Victims, Stresses Lessons Learned and Disaster Preparedness
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte visited Tacloban City to commemorate the victims of Super Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan). She emphasized the importance of learning from past disasters and enhancing disaster preparedness.
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