00:00This is the PTV Balita Ngayon.
00:07The local government units were ordered by the government to immediately carry out a forced evacuation
00:13in the face of the storm.
00:15In the briefings held at NDRMC, Defense Secretary Igbo Tidoro Jr.
00:21gave an early warning to ensure the safety of our countrymen.
00:27He made it clear that these areas are difficult to reach for help and rescuers.
00:32Meanwhile, the government also gave the LGUs a centralized drop-off point
00:38for the importation of relief goods and non-food items.
00:45That's a judgment call of the Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils.
00:52But the thing is, the earlier, the better for us.
00:58I mean, it's no problem to err on the side of caution.
01:02Even if it doesn't rain, everyone is there. At least, we're safe.
01:07The northern and eastern seaboards of Northern Luzon are continuously being watched
01:13because of the storm Marseille.
01:15According to the forecast, the storm Marseille will bring strong winds.
01:21Because of this, the gale warning in northern Luzon is high.
01:25It is expected that the townships of Batanes, Isabela, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Cagayan and Babuyan Islands will be affected.
01:33According to the forecast, the storm may get stronger until tomorrow and affect northern Luzon.
01:41Residents who live near the coastal area are continuously being watched.
01:47And here are the latest news right now.
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01:55I'm Naomi Timurcio for Pambansang TV in Bagong, Philippines.
