PBBM issues E.O. 53, which seeks to activate, reconstitute Task Force El Niño
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00:00 President Ferdinand R. Marcus Jr. has reactivated and reconstituted the task force El Nino through Executive Order No. 53
00:08 to prepare the country for the effects of the El Nino phenomenon.
00:12 The task force, chaired by the Secretary of the Department of National Defense, or DND,
00:16 and co-chaired by the Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology, or DOST,
00:21 will focus on increasing community resilience, securing water supply,
00:26 ensuring food security, and maintaining public health and safety.
00:30 The task force will revise and update the strategic El Nino National Action Plan,
00:35 monitor its implementation, coordinate with relevant agencies, expedite water infrastructure projects,
00:42 conduct information campaigns, and establish an El Nino online platform.