Pres. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Speaks To Filipino People after Several Parts of PH Hit by Strong Quakes
MARCOS JR. – Through his latest vlog, the President called on the Filipinos to be prepared for disasters pointing out that the Philippines is in the Pacific Ring of Fire.
Several infrastructures in Cebu were left damaged by the 6.9 magnitude earthquake that hit Bogo last September 30. It was followed by over a thousand aftershocks with some of them bringing strong shaking. Many Cebuanos are still in evacuation centers now after the quake left them homeless.
Pres. Bongbong Marcos previously visited Bogo and assured them of help from the government. The President also vowed that the government will build a tent city as temporary shelters for those families who lose their homes to the earthquake.
A few days after the quake in Cebu, two strong earthquakes also jolted Davao Oriental on the same day. The said twin earthquakes left Davao Oriental under a State of Calamity after several structures were damaged.
Recently, through his vlog, Marcos Jr. called on the Filipinos to be prepared for natural disasters like earthquakes and volcanic eruptions citing that the Philippines is in the Pacific Ring of Fire. He stressed that the disaster preparedness and response should be strengthened.
The President told the Filipinos to have a plan that each member of the family knows. He advised that the family should talk about where to go when disaster happens or where would be the meeting place.
“Unang-una, magplano. Magkaroon ng plano at alam ng bawat miyembro ng pamilya kung ano ‘yung plano na ‘yun. Pati na ‘yung mga kasambahay. Saan ang evacuation area? Saan tayo tatakbo? Saan ang meeting place kapag lumindol? Saan ba pupunta? Saan tayo magkikita-kita?” he said.
Pres. Bongbong Marcos also advised the preparation of “Go Bags”. According to the President, this bag should hold the important things including the important documents that should not be left behind. Marcos Jr. also said the “Go Bag” should have food, canned goods, biscuits, water, first aid kit, medicines, emergency hygiene kit, flashflight, whistle, lighter, among others.
Furthermore, through his vlog, Marcos Jr. also said that the “Go Bags” should contain emergency kits and may also include a rugged phone, an emergency cash, and a radio.
“‘Pag kailangan tatakbo, nakahanda na ‘yan, hindi na kayo maghahanap at mangongolekta ng inyong mga gamit,” he said.
According to the President, the safety of every Filipino family depends on the disaster preparedness. He stressed that being prepared is more important than recovering or responding to the impact of the natural calamity.
“Likas sa ating bansa ang mga sakunang ito kung kaya’t kailangan ay likas rin sa atin ang mga paalalang aking nabanggit. ‘Di lang tumutugon sa sakuna, natututo sa bawat aral ng bawat sakuna, mas marunong at mas maagap na ang bagong Pilipino. Mag-iingat po tayong lahat,” Marcos Jr. said.
Previously, Pres. Bongbong Marcos also visited Davao Oriental following the twin earthquakes. Undeniably, countless Filipino await if the President will visit the province which is known as a bailiwick of the Duterts.