Marcos urges firms to prep assets for Typhoon Nika

President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. reiterated his directive for private companies with government contracts to pre-position their assets in preparation for Typhoon Nika, emphasizing the need for trucks and machinery readiness by both DOTr and DPWH.

Acting Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Cesar Chavez clarified that contractors must have their equipment ready for immediate use, as Marcos urged them to assist in road clearing operations in typhoon-hit areas.

The Department of Interior and Local Government was tasked with issuing directives to local government units if the Office of the President has not yet announced work or class suspensions.

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 4 remains raised over seven Luzon areas, with Typhoon Nika making landfall near Dilasag, Aurora on Monday morning.

The Department of Budget and Management assured sufficient funds would be available for relief efforts during tropical cyclones expected until year-end, addressing earlier concerns about Quick Response Funds depletion.