I. SITUATION OVERVIEW
A. Chronology of TS Sendong
• 15 December 201 1-Tropical Depression (TO) East of Mindanao entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) and was named "SEN DONG" At 4:00 PM, "SEN DONG" intensified into a Tropical Storm (TS) as it moved closer to Northeastern Mindanao. It maintained its strength as it increased its threat to Northeastern Mindanao and Eastern Visayas area
• 16 December 2011- TS "SEN DONG" slowed down slightly as it continued to threaten Northeastern Mindanao and Eastern Visayas area and made landfall in the vicinity of Hinatuan, Surigao Del Sur and maintained its strength and while in the vicinity of Malaybalay Bukidnon