Eastern Visayas Media Without Bordersby EVMWB
Hindi namin iiwanan ang Cebu hangga’t lahat na ay in place na!”
Thus declared President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday and vowed to continue relief and support for Cebu following Typhoon Tino’s impact across various regions of the country.
In an interview following the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) situation briefing at Camp Emilio Aguinaldo on Thursday, President Marcos said government agencies must balance sending personnel to Typhoon Tino-affected areas and to provinces expected to be hit by Super Typhoon Uwan, particularly in northern Luzon.
“The same thing. But we will do as much as we can to anticipate dahil marami sa – marami tayong – if we anticipate well, and we prepare well, marami tayong nagagawa para medyo mas mabawasan ang effect.”
The President likewise acknowledged the devastating effects of Typhoon Tino, particularly the high number of casualties in the Visayas region.
The government can’t provide the total damage and casualty figures at this time because it is still validating the identities of all those affected, the Chief Executive said.
The President added that declaring a state of national calamity is essential due to the broad scope of affected areas and to prepare for the incoming typhoon, while acknowledging that the declaration would give the government quicker access to emergency funds and expedite the procurement process. |
