Philippine President Marcos has directed all government departments to launch round-the-clock rescue and reconstruction efforts to assist areas heavily impacted by super typhoon 'Ewiniar' in recovering as soon as possible.
Presidential spokesperson Claire Castro issued a statement today stating that the President has instructed all relevant agencies to maintain the highest alert, focusing on evacuations, medical support, and road clearing operations.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development has been tasked to continue distributing relief goods and monitoring the situation of the affected population. According to the department, the hardest hit Bicol region has 100,050 families forced to evacuate, with 44,000 affected families in Camarines Sur province, and about 20,000 families affected in Quezon province of the Calabarzon region.
Castro said that floodwaters have gradually receded in some areas, and some residents have started returning to their homes.
Marcos also ordered Health Secretary Herbosa to deploy medical teams to all evacuation centers to ensure disaster victims receive proper medical care.
'Ewiniar' was downgraded to a severe typhoon at 2 a.m. yesterday, but as of reporting time, Signal No. 1 warning remains in parts of Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Albay, Sorsogon, and Masbate provinces.
On the other hand, the President has instructed Public Works Secretary Dizon to expedite the clearing and repair of damaged roads to avoid disruptions in the delivery of relief supplies. Government data shows 71 roads remain blocked, mainly in Central Luzon and the Cordillera Administrative Region.
According to a report from the Office of Civil Defense, severe flooding in Pangasinan province has subsided, with officials confirming 4 deaths (2 pending confirmation) and no missing persons so far.
Marcos called on all agencies to maintain 24-hour weather monitoring and continue reconstruction work in areas affected by typhoons 'Tino' and 'Ewiniar.'
'All agencies must remain vigilant, coordinate, and ensure that rescue and reconstruction efforts are continuous,' the presidential statement emphasized.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development has been tasked to continue distributing relief goods and monitoring the situation of the affected population. According to the department, the hardest hit Bicol region has 100,050 families forced to evacuate, with 44,000 affected families in Camarines Sur province, and about 20,000 families affected in Quezon province of the Calabarzon region.
Castro said that floodwaters have gradually receded in some areas, and some residents have started returning to their homes.
Marcos also ordered Health Secretary Herbosa to deploy medical teams to all evacuation centers to ensure disaster victims receive proper medical care.
'Ewiniar' was downgraded to a severe typhoon at 2 a.m. yesterday, but as of reporting time, Signal No. 1 warning remains in parts of Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Albay, Sorsogon, and Masbate provinces.
On the other hand, the President has instructed Public Works Secretary Dizon to expedite the clearing and repair of damaged roads to avoid disruptions in the delivery of relief supplies. Government data shows 71 roads remain blocked, mainly in Central Luzon and the Cordillera Administrative Region.
According to a report from the Office of Civil Defense, severe flooding in Pangasinan province has subsided, with officials confirming 4 deaths (2 pending confirmation) and no missing persons so far.
Marcos called on all agencies to maintain 24-hour weather monitoring and continue reconstruction work in areas affected by typhoons 'Tino' and 'Ewiniar.'
'All agencies must remain vigilant, coordinate, and ensure that rescue and reconstruction efforts are continuous,' the presidential statement emphasized.