COTABATO CITY, July 9 -- Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua convened a special cabinet meeting on Thursday to assess the extent of damage and effects of Typhoon Inday in the region.

During the meeting, Macacua reminded all local government executives that they are expected to be the first to respond to emergencies.

"I assure you that the BARMM government is prepared to conduct reinforcement operations whenever local authorities require additional assistance," he said during the meeting held at the BARMM government center here on Thursday morning.

The Bangsamoro Rapid Emergency Action on Disaster Incidence (READi) reported that, as of 10 a.m., the affected municipalities include Para...