MANILA -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday, October 18, said government agencies have ramped up road clearing operations and electric line restoration efforts in areas affected by Typhoon Neneng.

In a post, Marcos said electric lines are being restored in 13 municipalities in the Ilocos region and five provinces in Cagayan Valley.

The President added that road clearing continues in the 34 impassable sections while food packs have been delivered to families in 32 evacuation centers as well as other affected communities.

Based on initial reports from the Department of Energy (DOE), the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), Marcos said some 27,914 individuals have been affected in Cagayan Valley, Ilocos Region, and the Cordillera Administrative Region.

Meanwhile, 1,192 families were pre-emptively evacuated, while 285 families are taking shelter at evacuation centers.

Neneng, which made landfall in Cagayan on Sunday, has exited the Philippine area of responsibility.

However, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said its trough continues to bring rains to Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur provinces. (PND)