PBBM PLACES GOV’T ON HEIGHTENED ALERT FOR ‘MURCE’

PRESIDENT  Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed all government agencies to remain on high alert in response to typhoon Marce.

In a statement, President Marcos emphasized the need to ensure relevant information reaches communities promptly and on-the-ground situations are reported accurately.

“Sa mga ahensya ng pamahalaan, you all know the drill. I am placing you all in high alert,” the President said.

“Simulan natin sa pagkasa ng isang maayos na sistema ng komunikasyon na mabilis maghahatid ng abiso at impormasyon sa mga mamamayan,” he added.

The President also instructed authorities to monitor water levels in waterways and reservoirs.

Rescue units at all levels of government, including those that can reinforce rescue and relief operations, were directed to prepare their equipment and vehicles.

“Ikasa na rin ang lahat ng rescue equipment, sa lahat ng antas ng pamahalaan, sa lahat ng ahensya na maaaring mag-ambag ng mga kagamitan, lalo na mga sasakyan,” he said.

The President also reminded authorities to pre-position relief goods in safe warehouses, where they can be accessed quickly and delivered promptly to areas to be affected.

President Marcos ordered the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to standby for road-clearing operations.

“Sa DPWH at DOTr, naka-standby kayo para sa road clearing operations. Gamitin n’yo hindi lang ang inyong mga makinarya, mga truck. Kasama rin dapat ang mga pribadong kumpanya na kalahok sa ating Build Better More infrastructure programs,” he said.