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DILG to LGUs: Impose forced evacuation if needed amid habagat onslaught
Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla urged local chief executives to conduct forced evacuations during severe weather events.
This directive aligns with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s instructions to prioritize the safety of residents, especially vulnerable groups like children, the elderly, and persons with disabilities.
The southwest monsoon is expected to bring heavy rainfall, with up to 200 mm forecast in several regions, potentially causing floods and landslides.
The Philippine National Police and the Bureau of Fire Protection have been instructed to assist local government units in implementing forced evacuations.
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