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DILG urges LGUs to strictly implement forced evacuation amid 'Marce'
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has ordered a mandatory evacuation for residents in areas susceptible to landslides and flash floods due to Typhoon Marce.
Local government units (LGUs) are directed to strictly enforce forced evacuations under the 'Operation L!STO protocols' in Northern Luzon, which is particularly exposed to hazards.
The DILG reminded LGUs of their authority under Republic Act No. 10121 and Republic Act No. 7160 to conduct forced evacuations when necessary.
LGUs are instructed to prioritize the safety of vulnerable groups, including children, the elderly, and persons with disabilities during the evacuation process.
The DILG urged affected residents to promptly move to designated evacuation centers or other safe locations.
LGUs must identify and prepare structurally sound evacuation centers equipped with essential facilities like sanitation and medical aid.
These evacuation facilities are to be regularly inspected to ensure safety and to make capacity adjustments as needed.
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Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. clarified that the conduct of forced evacuations in areas in the path of Typhoon Marce is up to the discretion of local officials.
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Typhoon Marce, internationally known as Yinxing, has affected a significant number of families in Northern Luzon.
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Almost 18,000 residents from coastal areas in Cagayan province have been evacuated to temporary shelters due to Typhoon Marce.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has placed all government agencies on high alert in preparation for Typhoon Marce, stressing the importance of a robust communication system for timely advisories and information dissemination.
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Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla has ordered local government units in Regions 1, 2, and the Cordillera Administrative Region to conduct mandatory evacuations for residents in areas prone to flooding and landslides.
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