Aquino to Cabinet: Ensure zero 'Chedeng' casualties

Before leaving for Thailand on Thursday, President Benigno Simeon Aquino III told his Cabinet to make good their promise that there will be zero casualties of typhoon Chedeng. "Inaasahan ko na ang lahat ng nangako sa akin na handang handa na tayo ay talagang matutupad at hindi ako magugulat habang ako ay nasa Thailand," he said in his departure speech. The President said they have been preparing for Chedeng for almost three days now. "Pag ako ay nagulat, magugulat din kayo pagbalik ko," Mr Aquino added. He will be in Thailand from May 26 to 28 for a state visit. He will return Friday evening. While in Thailand, the President is expected to have a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva and meet with Thai businessmen. - VVP, GMA News