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Volunteers from the Philippine Red Cross repack relief goods at the organization’s headquarters in Mandaluyong City on Thursday, July 24, 2025, as part of ongoing efforts to assist families affected by widespread flooding in Metro Manila and nearby provinces. The relief packs—which include canned goods, coffee, and noodles—are being prepared for immediate distribution to evacuation centers and flood-affected communities. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News

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Karen De Guzman

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:959px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/176258115262820250724-habagat-red-cross-relief-efforts-MT9.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Volunteers from the Philippine Red Cross repack relief goods at the organization’s headquarters in Mandaluyong City on Thursday, July 24, 2025, as part of ongoing efforts to assist families affected by widespread flooding in Metro Manila and nearby provinces. The relief packs—which include canned goods, coffee, and noodles—are being prepared for immediate distribution to evacuation centers and flood-affected communities. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News "/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Volunteers from the Philippine Red Cross repack relief goods at the organization’s headquarters in Mandaluyong City on Thursday, July 24, 2025, as part of ongoing efforts to assist families affected by widespread flooding in Metro Manila and nearby provinces. The relief packs—which include canned goods, coffee, and noodles—are being prepared for immediate distribution to evacuation centers and flood-affected communities. <em>Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News </em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA — The Department of the Interior and Local Government has directed all local chief executives to suspend foreign travel and to stay in their respective jurisdictions to lead disaster preparedness and response efforts as typhoon Uwan enters the Philippine Area of Responsibility.</p><p>Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla issued the order on Saturday, emphasizing the need for “full leadership presence” in all provinces, cities, municipalities, and barangays while the country braces for the effects of the typhoon.</p><p>The directive comes after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. placed the country under a state of national calamity, following forecasts that Typhoon Uwan could bring heavy rains, strong winds, and possible flooding and landslides in several regions.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/weather-traffic/2025/11/8/signal-no-2-in-parts-of-bicol-samar-as-uwan-picks-up-speed-0732"><strong>Signal No. 2 in parts of Bicol, Samar as &#x27;Uwan&#x27; picks up speed</strong></a></div><p>As chairpersons of their respective Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils, governors, mayors, and barangay captains are mandated to oversee preparedness measures, emergency response, and relief distribution within their areas.</p><p>Remulla also reminded local government units to assist affected areas, reactivate Local Price Coordinating Councils to prevent hoarding and overpricing, and maintain close coordination with Regional and Provincial DRRMCs as well as DILG Regional Offices for swift and unified action.</p><p>All DILG regional directors have been instructed to disseminate the order to ensure uniform implementation across all levels of local government.</p><p>Authorities continue to urge the public to stay alert, monitor official advisories, and cooperate with local authorities as the nation braces for the impact of the storm.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/weather-traffic/2025/11/8/mmda-activates-emergency-operations-center-ahead-of-uwan-1220">MMDA activates emergency operations center ahead of ‘Uwan’</a></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/YpStYpugOkk?si=OJK_whQ8BzWMeQft" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>

<p>The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has directed all local chief executives to suspend foreign travel and stay in their respective jurisdictions to lead disaster preparedness and response efforts as typhoon Uwan enters the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR).</p>

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has directed all local chief executives to suspend foreign travel and stay in their respective jurisdictions to lead disaster preparedness and response efforts as typhoon Uwan enters the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR).

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DILG orders local officials to stay in post as typhoon Uwan enters PAR

Karen De Guzman,

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Published Nov 08, 2025 02:10 PM PHT

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