00:00President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is demanding all assistance to those affected by the taste of the Christine Flood in the country.
00:08The President is also talking about the dams.
00:13This is the national news of Kenneth Paciente of PTV.
00:17Kenneth?
00:18Yes, Alan.
00:19President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. personally informed us of the state of the country
00:23which is currently experiencing a bad time due to the Christine Flood.
00:28Together with government agencies, President R. Marcos Jr. led the situation briefing at the NDRRMP headquarters.
00:35Here, the President received a warning on the route of the flood that according to the forecast,
00:39it is possible that it will increase later tonight until tomorrow morning and bring a possible strong rain.
00:46That is why the President wants the dams to be targeted.
00:49The President's directive is to gradually release water from the dams in the Luzon area
00:54and to do this while the dams are not yet at a high level.
00:58However, Alan, he should plan this well
01:01to ensure that no community will be affected by the dams.
01:05The President was also asked about the dams that some government agencies are working on
01:09in providing assistance and the DSWD said that
01:12more than 2 million family food packs are already in preposition
01:16where they started distributing yesterday.
01:21ASP Alan is also ready to activate EDCA for international relief
01:27such as airlift in case of rescue operation.
01:31When asked if it is possible to cancel work and classes tomorrow,
01:35the President said that it is possible and the authorities will continue to monitor.
01:40That is the latest. Back to you Alan.
01:44Thank you very much Kenneth Paciente.
Comments