Romualdez calls for climate vigilance on Yolanda anniversary

House Speaker Martin Romualdez urged Filipinos to remain vigilant against climate change on the 11th anniversary of Super Typhoon Yolanda, emphasizing the need for preparedness to prevent future tragedies.

He highlighted the House of Representatives' commitment to enacting legislative measures to enhance the country's climate resilience against severe weather events and equip cities and municipalities with necessary resources.

Super Typhoon Yolanda, also known internationally as Haiyan, is considered one of the world's most powerful storms on record, with government figures indicating over 6,000 deaths.

A significant development in Tacloban, one of the provinces hardest hit by Yolanda, is the construction of the 30-meter-high Leyte Tide Embankment Project, a 38.12-kilometer seawall designed to protect against storm surges.