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GMA Network
8 hours ago
- Politics
- GMA Network
NDRRMC: Marcos admin pushes whole-of-nation approach to community level for disaster response
The Marcos administration is bringing its whole-of-nation approach to the community-level in a bid to strengthen the country's disaster response, Defense Secretary and National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) Chairperson Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said Tuesday. Teodoro made the remarks during the first day of the post-State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. in San Juan City. During the forum, Teodoro said the public reaction to calamities shows the need for disaster risk reduction efforts to be able to adapt to different situations. He underscored the importance of localizing the whole-of-government approach as different areas in the country experience different kinds of natural calamities. "'Ito ay kumbaga sa national government, whole-of-government approach, ibababa natin sa community," he said. "Kasi ang ating mga komunidad, dahil tayo'y kapuluan, iba't ibang klase ang mga hamon sa kalikasan na hinaharap nila. Ang iba tinatamaan ng bulkan, ang iba binabaha, ang iba storm surge, ang iba vulnerable sa lindol," said Teodoro. (As per the national government, the whole-of-government approach will be adapted to the community. This is due to our different communities, since we are islands, we face many natural challenges. There is the threat of volcanoes, floods, storm surges, and earthquakes.) The national government is also mapping the vulnerabilities of all parts of the country down to the barangay levels, he added. Last week, Marcos said the successive weather systems affecting the country is the "new normal". He also stressed that the public must already plan to adapt as tropical cyclones could not be prevented. "This is not an extraordinary situation anymore. Do not think of it as a special situation, this is... I hate to use the overused phrase but this is the new normal. Ganito na talaga ang buhay natin kahit ano pa ang gawin natin,'' the President said. For his part, Teodoro said the NDDRMC is coordinating with local government units (LGUs) and other government agencies including the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to deliver services to the public. "Ito talaga ang whole of government approach sa pangunguna mismo ng ating Pangulo na lahat kami ay tumutugon sa isang pahina upang sa ganun si Juan dela Cruz, si Juana dela Cruz ay kaagad masasagip, maliligtas ang buhay," he said. (This whole of government approach, as led by our President, means we are all on the same page so we can rescue and save the lives of Juan dela Cruz and Juana dela Cruz.) "Pangalawa, kung lumikas man sila sa ibang lugar ay ayos ang kalagayan at kalusugan nila, lalo na ang mga kabataan at sanggol," he added. (Second, in case they need to evacuate, we want them to be safe and healthy, especially the young children.) — RF, GMA Integrated News
Dubai Eye
12 hours ago
- Climate
- Dubai Eye
UAE expresses solidarity with Philippines over deadly typhoon
The UAE has expressed solidarity with the Philippines over a typhoon that killed dozens of people and left others missing. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs extended its condolences to the families of the victims, as well as to the government and people of the Philippines. The typhoon, named Co-may or "Emong" in the Philippines, blew through Luzon Island and Agno with gusts of up to 102 kph, killing at least 25 people. A total of 31 people have died and seven remain missing since several storms and typhoons hit over the last week, according to the Philippines' National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council. The storm is headed next to China, where emergency protocols have been activated. The country has already been grappling with several deaths after a year's worth of rain fell in a matter of days. According to weather forecasts, moderate to very heavy rainfall and strong winds are forecast over northern Philippines, Taiwan, southern Ryukyu Islands, southern Japan, and eastern China over the coming days.
GMA Network
13 hours ago
- Climate
- GMA Network
No LPA monitored in PAR
After a series of storms that hit the country, PAGASA said on Tuesday that there are no low pressure areas (LPAs) being monitored so far within the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). 'As of 8:00 AM today, 29 July 2025. No low pressure areas are being monitored for tropical cyclone formation,' the state weather bureau said in an advisory. But PAGASA said that rainfall due to the Southwest Monsoon or Habagat will prevail in some areas, particularly in the main island of Luzon. Based on the heavy rainfall outlook, 50 to 100 millimeters of rain are expected over Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Abra, La Union, Benguet, Pangasinan, Zambales, and Bataan from Tuesday to Wednesday noon. Likewise, such amount of rainfall will be experienced until Thursday noon in Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Abra, La Union, and Benguet. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), a total of 1,857,171 families or 6,670,506 persons in 17 regions were affected due to the combined impacts of the Habagat and typhoons 'Crising,' 'Dante,' and 'Emong.' The severe weather conditions also led to 34 fatalities per the NDRRMC. Of this figure, two have already been validated while 32 others are still undergoing validation. Meanwhile, 15,220 houses were reported damaged in Region 1, Region 2, CAR, Region 3, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Region 5, Region 6, NIR, Region 7, Region 9, Region 10, Region 11, Region 12, CARAGA, BARMM. — Vince Angelo Ferreras/RF, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
14 hours ago
- Automotive
- GMA Network
LTO waives traffic fines in calamity-stricken areas
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) announced Tuesday that it will waive the fines for traffic violations as well as for late vehicle registration and driver's license renewal in areas that were affected by the recent severe weather. In a statement, LTO Assistant Secretary Greg Pua Jr. signed a memorandum waiving the fines covering the weekly surcharge for late motor vehicle registration and driver's license renewal from July 21 to 25. 'Validity of the vehicle registration and driver's license within that period (July 21-25) are likewise extended to August 8, 2025,' citing the memorandum. Pua added that the settlement of fines for all traffic apprehension cases from July 21 to 25 will be extended until August 8. The LTO chief added that penalties for motor vehicles, including motorcycles, bought from July 21 to 25 this year which were not registered within the prescribed period will also be waived. Likewise, counting days on the Sales Invoice for vehicles bought under the same period will all start on August 8 of this year in order to avoid the penalty for late registration of new motor vehicles, Pua also said. Several parts of the country experienced heavy downpour and flooding due to the combined impacts of the southwest monsoon and typhoons 'Crising,' 'Dante,' and 'Emong.' According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, a total of 1,857,171 families or 6,670,506 persons were affected in 17 regions. — Vince Angelo Ferreras/RSJ, GMA Integrated News
TAG 91.1
18 hours ago
- Climate
- TAG 91.1
UAE expresses solidarity with Philippines over deadly typhoon
The UAE has expresses solidarity with the Philippines over a typhoon that dozens of people and left others missing. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs extended its condolences to the families of the victims, as well as to the government and people of the Philippines. The typhoon, named Co-may or "Emong" in the Philippines, blew through Luzon Island and Agno with gusts of up to 102 kph, killing at least 25 people. Combined with previous storms and typhoons, a total of 31 people have died and seven remain missing over the last week, according to the Philippines' National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council. The storm is headed towards China, with the country activating emergency protocols as it approaches. It is make landfall over the eastern coast of Zhejiang Province on Wednesday as a tropical storm. Moderate to very heavy rainfall and strong winds are forecast over northern Philippines, Taiwan, southern Ryukyu Islands, southern Japan, and eastern China are expected over the coming days.
