President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the full mobilization of national agencies to help local governments brace for Super Typhoon Nando.
OCD Officer-in-Charge Bernardo Rafaelito Alejandro IV said Marcos Jr. directed the OCD, NDRRMC, and its 44 member-agencies led by Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro to stay on high alert until the typhoon passes. Agencies like DSWD, DOH, and DepEd are also on standby to assist.
Pagasa reported Sunday, Sept. 21, that Nando (international name: Ragasa) has intensified into a super typhoon, threatening northern Luzon with heavy rains, floods, and storm surges. Expected surge heights: over 3 meters in Batanes, 2.1–3 meters in Cagayan and Ilocos Norte, and 1–2 meters in Ilocos Sur.
Alejandro stressed disaster preparedness is a shared duty, urging the public to stay vigilant and follow advisories. He assured local officials and residents that the government is on 24/7 alert.
“Nandito kami 24-7 and we will be here hanggang lumampas po itong bagyong ito, super typhoon po ito. Huwag po tayong magkumpiyangsa and we’d like to assure our local government leaders na handang-handa na po ang ating national government,” the OCD-OIC said.
