00:00Here in Metro Manila, the MMDA assured that the pumping stations are already working
00:07that will help in the rapid flow of water.
00:10There are also people and equipment sent to help in the Bicol region.
00:15Joseph Moro was in touch.
00:21In Barangay Bagong Silangan in Quezon City,
00:23the Aguas of Marikina River is strong.
00:25Metro Manila Development Authority, or MMDA,
00:28is not affected by the heavy rains in Baguio-Cristina.
00:33Today, MMDA sent a rescue team of 60 people to Bicol.
00:39The rescue equipment that is here at MMDA base in Pasig
00:43will be sent to Bicol to help in the rescue and rehabilitation efforts there.
00:48There are water purifiers, and the boats, pump boats, and boats that are needed in the province are important.
00:55We cannot send it to other places right away
00:59because we are also preparing if the NCR is hit.
01:04Half of it will be left here until we ensure that the NCR is really safe.
01:11If the Emergency Operations Center is already working,
01:14all local governments in Metro Manila are already connected
01:19to quickly coordinate assistance.
01:21MMDA is assuring that their pumping stations are working so that the floods will not flood.
01:26Our pumping stations,
01:28even if the heavy rains in Metro Manila doesn't happen,
01:35will help to quickly remove the floods.
01:40For GMA Integrated News, Joseph Morong.
01:42Reporting for 24 Hours.
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