Marcos visits Valenzuela, Navotas to assess Typhoon Carina damage

President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. visited Valenzuela and Navotas cities on Thursday to assess conditions of flood victims affected by Typhoon Carina and the enhanced southwest monsoon, providing relief assistance to those displaced.

During his visit, Marcos led a situation briefing at the Presidential Security Command Headquarters in Manila before heading to Valenzuela's command center to discuss government response with local officials.

The President emphasized the importance of timely communication for evacuations, stressing that dam operators must warn downstream communities and local government units (LGUs) at least three hours before opening dam gates.

Marcos also visited the Malanday National High School in Valenzuela and the Tanza evacuation center in Navotas, where he distributed relief goods to flood-hit residents and inspected damaged navigational gates.

The Chief Executive highlighted the need for medical assistance and healthcare support for evacuees, calling for clinics or roving medical teams at each evacuation site to address immediate health needs.