The said storm has affected the island of Guam in the Pacific.
During a press briefing on Monday, July 6, thie Malacañan Palace announced that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered concerned government agencies to address the effects of typhoons and flooding.
His order comes amid the expected entry of Super Typhoon Bavi into the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) within the week, when it will be given the local name Inday.
Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the Chief Executive has ordered the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) to conduct pre-disaster risk assessment scenario meetings.
In additon, both the NDRRMC and the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) response clusters must placed on standby.
The NDRRMC was also told to have the widest alert warnings and information campaigns across all channels and platforms.
She added that the Chief Executive also ordered the implementation of preemptive evacuations in high-risk areas, as well as securing of safe evacuation centers, the establishment of livestock equipment zones, and the pre-positioning of rescue teams.
Marcos also directed government agencies to ensure the supply of relief goods and other essential items, including those for special needs, and to identify alternate routes.
Concerned agencies were also told to enforce sea travel bans, inspect critical infrastructure, provide early assistance to vulnerable sectors, and monitor public health risks such as flood-related diseases.
“So, ito naman po ay whole-of-government approach, so lahat po ng ahensiya na-involve ay kailangan pong kumilos – iyan po ang utos ng Pangulo,” Castro stressed.
In line with that, she said that the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), led by Acting Secretary Juan Miguel Cuna, is now working with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to strengthen the government’s flood mitigation efforts.
She note that last June 29, the DENR signed Administrative Order No. 2026-30 on June 29, formally adopting the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Global Standard for Nature-based Solutions (NbS) and institutionalizing its integration into all DENR policies, plans, programs, projects, and activities.
“Bilang tugon ng DENR sa kautusan ni Pangulong Marcos Jr., nilagdaan ng ahensya noong June 29 ang Administrative Order 2026-30 na pormal na nag-adopt sa International Union for Conservation of Nature, o IUCN Global Standard for Nature-Based Solutions, o NbS at nagtatakda sa mainstreaming and institutionalization ng NbS sa lahat ng mga polisiya, plano, programa, proyekto at aktibidad ng DENR,” Castro said.
According to her, a national framework for ecosystem-based interventions has been created to reduce the risks due to these disasters. “Sa ilalim nito, itinatag ang isang national framework upang palawakin ang mga ecosystem-based interventions na inaasahang makakabawas sa panganib na dulot ng iba’t ibang sakuna, nagsisiguro sa supply ng tubig, at magre-restore ng mga nasirang lupa at baybayin.“
“Naghahatid din ito ng benepisyo sa mga kabahayan,” she furthered.
The Palace official also added that the Nature-based Solutions initiative will bring tangible benefits to ordinary Filipinos by helping reduce flooding, providing cleaner water for drinking and agriculture, and creating new livelihood opportunities through restored ecosystems.
“Para sa mga karaniwang Pilipino, ang NbS ay nangangahulugan ng mas kaunti na araw ng pagbaha at bawas sa pinsalang dala nito, mas malinis na tubig para sa inumin at pagsasaka, at mga bagong oportunidad sa kabuhayan mula sa mga naibalik na ecosystem,” added Castro.