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NDRMMC spokesperson Mark Timbal on 11th anniversary of Ondoy onslaught: It is a real game changer when it comes to our disaster risk reduction and management perspective
NDRMMC spokesperson says they focused on disaster preparedness measures
NDRMMC spokesperson on Ondoy: Nasubok nitong bagyo ang ating sistema kaya sinigurado natin na post-Ondoy, mayroon na tayong linkages and systems para masigurado ang response activities
NDRMMC spokesperson: And ang flood control programs natin, umusad na po talaga siya in a very advanced form
NDRMMC spokesperson says they continue to train local governments on disaster response
NDRMMC spokesperson: Although naka-focus tayo sa COVID-19, 'yung assistance na ginagawa natin sa local governments when it comes to funding, tuloy-tuloy pa rin tayo
NDRMMC spokesperson: Pinayagan natin silang (LGUs) gamitin ang kanilang quick response funds plus the preparedness funds for their response efforts
Tropical Storm Ondoy has battered Metro Manila, and central and southern Luzon, leaving at least 464 people dead, 529 injured and 37 missing, and damaging around ₱11 billion worth of agriculture and infrastructure, including schools, day care centers and health facilities
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