Marcos orders expanded relief efforts as gov't logs 12 deaths from 'Luis,' 'Maymay,' habagat
President Marcos has directed government agencies to accelerate relief efforts for residents affected by recent tropical storms and the southwest monsoon. The government has already distributed millions in aid and deployed thousands of personnel for search-and-rescue operations.
Why it matters
Effective disaster response is critical for the Philippines, which frequently faces severe weather events that threaten lives and infrastructure.
President Marcos has ordered government agencies to ensure that assistance reaches all residents affected by Tropical Storm Luis, Typhoon Maymay, and the southwest monsoon, or habagat, as the government recorded 12 casualties from the combined weather disturbances.
Marcos convened a situation briefing at Malacañang with Cabinet officials on Monday, Aug. 10, to assess the impact of the weather systems and direct immediate response and relief operations in affected areas.
In a press briefing, Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro said Marcos specifically directed agencies to reach affected residents in remote areas and ensure that assistance also reaches those who had already returned home from evacuation centers.
According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), together with local governments, has provided P39.37 million in assistance to affected residents in several regions.
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