The 15th tropical storm to strike the Philippines this year was Typhoon Ofel, also called Typhoon Usagi. Prior to the typhoon, about 10,000 people were evacuated; according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, 112,000 people have been displaced and 852,000 people have been affected. As a result, PAGCOR has prepared more than 21,000 relief packs that will be distributed to residents of Ilocos Norte, Apayao, Cagayan, Isabela, and Pagudpud.