Marcos urges dynamic weather response amid climate change

President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. emphasized the need for dynamic monitoring and proactive measures in response to weather disturbances during a situational briefing on Wednesday.

Marcos stressed that traditional set-piece responses are insufficient due to rapidly developing and unpredictable weather systems caused by climate change, urging PAGASA to guide agencies in assessing these patterns.

According to PAGASA Deputy Administrator Marcelino Villafuerte II, two to three tropical cyclones are expected this month and October, with one to two more in November and December.

Marcos also conducted an aerial inspection of areas affected by Severe Tropical Storm Enteng (Yagi) in Marikina, Metro Manila, Antipolo, and Rizal, directing the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to continue procuring relief goods despite ample supply.

The Office of Civil Defense reported 15 deaths, 15 injuries, and 21 missing people due to Storm Enteng, along with P351 million worth of agricultural losses.