NDRRMC prepares for Tropical Storm Marce

On Sunday morning, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) convened to prepare for Tropical Storm Marce, which entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Monday.

Department of National Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr., chair of the NDRRMC, led the meeting with key officials from the Office of Civil Defense to monitor and prepare for the situation.

The NDRRMC is closely monitoring Tropical Storm Marce as it moves west northwestward at 25 km/h with maximum sustained winds of 65 km/h near the center and gustiness up to 80 km/h.

The council has also added food and non-food relief items for victims of recent tropical cyclones Kristine and Leon, emphasizing their commitment to community safety as Marce approaches.

President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. vowed to strengthen local disaster risk reduction and response efforts in light of the country's high vulnerability to climate change impacts.

PAGASA has not raised any Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals at this time but warns that TCWS No. 1 may be issued over parts of Cagayan by Tuesday, with potential for higher signals as Marce continues its path.