Natural disasters and calamities during NOYNOY AQUINO RECENTLY, earthquake in Bohol and now, TYPHOON YOLANDA Prior to this are the following: Deadliest Cyclones[edit] Thelma/Uring approaching the Philippines Rank[16] Storm Dates of impact Deaths Washi/Sendong 2011 2011, December 16–17 1,268 Bopha/Pablo 2012 2012, December 2–9 1,146 Most destructive[edit] Parma/Pepeng approaching the Philippines at peak strength Costliest Philippine typhoons Rank Names Dates of impact PHP USD Ref Bopha, (Pablo) December 2 -9, 2012 42.2 billion 1.04 billion [19] Nesat, (Pedring) September 26–28, 2011 15 billion 333 million [21] 195 million [23] Megi (Juan) October 18 - October 21, 2010 8.32 billion 193 million [24] Manila hostage crisis On August 23, 2010, in front of the Quirino Grandstand in Rizal Park, Manila, the site of Aquinos presidential inauguration, the Manila hostage crisis occurred. Aquino expressed concern over the matter and gave his condolences to the victims. Aquino defended the actions of the police at the scene, stating that the gunman had not shown any signs of wanting to kill the hostages.[54] Aquino ordered a thorough investigation into the incident, and would wait until it is completed before deciding whether anyone should lose his or her job.[54][55] Aquino declared that the media may have worsened the situation by giving the gunman a birds-eye view of the entire situation.[55] Aquino also made reference to the Moscow theater hostage crisis, which, according to Aquino, resulted in more severe casualties despite Russias resources and sophistication.[56] On August 24, 2010, Aquino signed Proclamation No. 23, declaring August 25, 2010, as a national day of mourning, instructing all public institutions nationwide and all Philippine embassies and consulates overseas to lower the Philippine flag athalf-mast, in honor of the eight Hong Kong residents who died in the Manila hostage crisis.[57][58] On August 25, 2010, at a press conference in Malacañang, Aquino apologized to those offended when he was caught on television apparently smiling while being interviewed at the crime scene hours after the Manila hostage crisis.[59] Aquino said; My smile might have been misunderstood. I have several expressions. I smile when Im happy, I smile when Im faced with a very absurd situation...and if I offended certain people, I apologize to them. Its more of an expression maybe of exasperation rather than anything and again, I apologize if I offended certain people, who misunderstood (my) facial expression.[59] On September 3, 2010, Aquino took responsibility for everything that happened during the Manila hostage crisis.[60] Aquino actually has direct supervision of the Philippine National Police, since Aquino had asked Secretary of the Interior and Local Government Jesse Robredo to address other concerns, such as coming up with a comprehensive plan on delivering social services to and relocating informal settlers in coordination with the local governments.[60]
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