MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Thursday ordered the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to repair infrastructure damaged by continuous flooding in Samar Island. “The public works – as soon as the public works [are] able to enter, do the necessary repairs so that bigger vehicles can enter,” he instructed DPWH. “Let’s work with those who are in the evacuation centers – pati na ‘yung mga nasa bahay pa (including those who are still in homes),” Marcos told the Department of Social Welfare and Development. In addition to this, Marcos also told government agencies and local government units to make potable water available, since water filtration systems are still down due to the floods. Samar Island has been hammered by continuous rains caused by a low-pressure area and a shear line that dump heavy rains.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer November 23, 2023 22:18 UTC