PBBM visits typhoon victims, flags dam gate communication

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. visited flood victims in Valenzuela and Navotas cities following the onslaught of super typhoon Carina.

During his visit to Valenzuela City's command center, the President met with local officials and emphasized the need for earlier communication regarding dam gate openings, suggesting at least three hours' notice for timely evacuations.

Marcos also visited the Barangay Malanday evacuation center in Valenzuela before heading to Navotas.

In Navotas, Marcos inspected a damaged navigational gate that may have worsened local flooding.

The President stressed the importance of providing medical assistance in addition to food for evacuees.

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported 14 deaths due to the combined effects of the habagat, Carina, and Typhoon Butchoy.

Typhoon Carina has left the Philippine area of responsibility, but it continues to enhance the southwest monsoon, which will bring rains over western Luzon until the weekend.