By Rodolfo Dacleson II
(October 31, 2024) – Pres. Bongbong Marcos Jr. on Thursday assured the public that the Philippines has “sufficient assets” to mitigate the impacts of recent typhoons despite the government’s resources and personnel being “stretched.”
Marcos made the remark amid the onslaught of Super Typhoon (ST) Leon in Northern Luzon and the aftermath of Severe Tropical Storm (STS) Kristine.
“I assure the Filipino people that the government is ably handling all disaster management efforts. We remain in full control,” said Marcos in a statement.
The chief executive added that relief and recovery efforts continue in areas affected by STS Kristine, while preparations were augmented for Super Typhoon Leon.
“All agencies and instrumentalities of government remain on full alert, and remain ready to deploy aid wherever it may be needed,” added Marcos.
Marcos was criticized for claiming that the massive flooding that submerged the Bicol Region and other provinces was an “all-new” phenomenon due to climate change.
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He was also slammed for his alleged lack of disaster management when STS Kristine struck.
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STS Kristine left 150 people dead, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council. It also reported a combined damage to infrastructure and agriculture worth over P9.2 billion.
According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration, Super Typhoon Leon did not make landfall in Batanes but still triggered “violent conditions.”
In a media briefing last Wednesday, the Office of Civil Defense reported that the storm may affect 500,000 families in seven regions in Luzon.
As of 5 p.m., Itbayat, Batanes is under Signal No. 2, while the rest of Batanes, Babuyan Islands, and the northern portions of mainland Cagayan and Ilocos Norte are under Signal No. 1.
(PM)
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