AS Typhoon Uwan enters the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla has directed all local chief executives to suspend foreign travel until the weather situation stabilizes, emphasizing the need for full leadership presence during disaster response and relief operations.
The directive follows President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s declaration of a state of national calamity and underscores the duty of governors, mayors, and barangay captains, as chairpersons of their respective Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils, to remain in their areas during emergencies.
Secretary Remulla also reminded LGUs to assist affected areas, reactivate Local Price Coordinating Councils to prevent overpricing, and coordinate closely with Regional and Provincial DRRMCs and DILG Regional Offices for timely response.
All DILG Regional Directors have been instructed to relay the directive for uniform action across all levels of local government. The Department stressed that strong, hands-on local leadership is crucial in protecting lives and ensuring swift recovery.
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