WATER WORLD. Motorists pass through gutter-deep floods triggered by Tropical Storm Enteng along Taft Avenue and UN Avenue in Manila on Tuesday (Sept. 3, 2024). President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has tasked local government units to lead the response to the onslaught of Enteng while national government agencies should remain ready to render the necessary assistance. (PNA photo by Yancy Lim)
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed local government units (LGUs) to lead the response to Tropical Storm Enteng’s onslaught while the national government stands ready to render necessary assistance.
The same directive applies for the victims of the deadly landslide in Antipolo, Rizal, Presidential Communications Office’s spokesperson for natural calamities and disasters Joey Villarama said.
“LGUs will take the lead, but of course, the national government will be there to assist in whatever way it can,” Villarama told Palace reporters Tuesday.
On Monday, the President assured that his office is monitoring Enteng-affected areas “as a whole” as LGUs are addressing the situation on the ground within their respective jurisdictions.
He assured the public that the government is “prepared for the aftermath” of the bad weather.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development earlier said some PHP16 million worth of assistance have been distributed to over 300,000 families affected by Enteng, while PHP2.67 billion relief resources are still available. (PNA)
