President Marcos said he had ordered different government agencies to further enhance the country's disaster preparedness to reduce the impact of calamities and avoid fatalities from natural disasters.
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00:00To our colleagues in the government, our cabinet secretaries,
00:07the governor, the father of the province of Batangas, Governor Dodo Mandanas,
00:15Vice Governor of Batangas, Mark Leviste,
00:21the mayor of Talisay, Nestor Natanawan,
00:28who gave us a very good message.
00:32The beneficiaries of our presidential assistance will be given today.
00:38My beloved countrymen, good morning to all of you.
00:44I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences to all Filipinos affected by Hurricane Christine.
00:56We celebrate this day as National Day of Mourning under Proclamation No. 728.
01:05We know that it is not easy to overcome the pain that you are going through,
01:10but we hope that with the support that we give you today, you will be able to start again.
01:17From the President's office, we will receive P60 million of assistance that will be distributed by the DSWD
01:26so that the municipalities of Batangas and Talisay will be affected by Hurricane Christine.
01:38Those who will farm and fish will receive P10,000.
01:49Our goal is to prevent the loss of life due to calamity.
01:55It is true that today's typhoons are stronger.
01:59They are wider, stronger, and faster.
02:03That is why I repeated the orders of the government agencies.
02:09First, I ordered the DSWD to improve their warning system
02:15so that they can give timely warning to those affected by typhoons.
02:22I also ordered the DOSD and DILG to ensure proper communication with local governments
02:31so that they are prepared when calamity strikes.
02:36The DILG's Operation Listo program continues.
02:42The goal is to strengthen the disaster preparedness of our LGUs
02:47so that they are prepared, prepared, and prepared for disasters.
02:52To prevent flooding, especially in low-lying areas,
02:58we ordered the NIA, DOE, DNR, and MWSS to gradually reduce water from our dams
03:09before the typhoon strikes.
03:12The NDRMC and other government agencies were also ordered to test their measures
03:21under the disaster response so that we can quickly provide assistance to those affected by the typhoon.
03:30The DPWH was ordered to improve the slope protection design of our dams and rivers
03:42so that they can contribute to climate change.
03:47The administration is working hard to finish the Taal Lake Circumferential Road
03:55so that it can quickly travel to Talisay, Agoncillo, and Laurel.
04:00In addition, the government also has a project to connect Lobo and San Juan municipalities.
04:09Due to the intense change of weather,
04:12our infrastructure should be safe and secure in the midst of storms and other disasters.
04:19That is why I am assuring the DPWH that this will not only end in the expected time,
04:26but will also be durable and of good quality.
04:29In addition, the DTI needs to properly test the materials and other instruments that will be used for these projects.
04:44In addition to this, this day is also a day to serve as a test of unity
04:52for the more durable infrastructure and programs that prioritize the lives and dignity of every Filipino.
05:00Earlier, we also shared the materials for the construction of a house from the donation of the Metro Bank.
05:10Thank you very much for your help.
05:14At this point, I would like to thank the private sector, including the Metro Bank,
05:21the government officials, volunteers, and first responders
05:25who have allied their abilities to help our fellow Filipinos.
05:31Let us continue to strengthen the spirit of unity towards a new Philippines that is ready for all challenges.
05:39Thank you very much. Good morning to all of you. Long live the new Philippines.