Panayam kay Asec. Joey Villarama ng PCO/Task Force #ElNiñoPH tungkol sa mga hakbang ng gobyerno para tulungan ang mga lugar na apektado ng #ElNiñoPH
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00:00 [News Anchor] In the areas where the State of Calamity declared because of El Nido, we got an update from PCO Assistant Secretary Zoe Villarraba, the spokesperson of the Task Force El Nido.
00:12 Good evening Asec Villarraba, this is Dominic Alvelo of PTV Ulatbayan Weekend.
00:18 Good evening Dominic, good evening to all our viewers.
00:22 Asec, as of today, were there added to the list of 276 cities and municipalities that declared State of Calamity, Asec?
00:31 Yes, that's right Dominic. As of 6am today, there were 277 cities and municipalities that declared State of Calamity.
00:41 And as you mentioned earlier, that includes the entire province and the region, which is BARMM.
00:49 Asec, in the areas where you personally visited, how are the stories of the affected by El Nido and what are you telling them to ease their worries, Asec?
01:02 Yes, the needs of the people affected are different from the areas we visited.
01:09 I just came from Zamboanga Peninsula, where President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. came from, to get help from the office of the President.
01:21 It depends on the needs of the fishermen and fishermen. The government is providing assistance.
01:27 For example, they are providing the necessary fuel, irrigation system, and if they are asking for gasoline, they are also providing that for the gas fuel pump.
01:42 Asec, regarding the short-term and long-term interventions of the government here in El Nido, how are the results of these efforts, Asec?
01:51 The short-term and long-term interventions are being carried out continuously.
01:58 El Nido is about to end but it is recurring every two to seven years.
02:03 The interventions like fixing the irrigation system, canals and food storage facilities are being carried out continuously to ensure that we have food security and water security in the coming years.
02:20 Asec, how much did El Nido's contribution to agriculture and the assistance that the government has provided to the affected areas, Asec?
02:29 Yes, as of today, this morning, the damage to agriculture is around Php 5.9 billion.
02:36 But the assistance provided by the Department of Agriculture, DSWD, is around Php 2.6 billion.
02:44 It is not included the assistance that the President himself provided to regions 9 and 12, which is cash assistance, presidential assistance to farmers, fisherfolk and families.
02:57 Asec, what are the preparations for the upcoming landinia and how strong is the expected effect of this, Asec?
03:06 Yes, the expectation is that the landinia will be weak to moderate. But on the other hand, we are still preparing.
03:16 The DPWH and other government agencies are preparing for flood control projects, including the preparation of water impounding facilities and catchment systems
03:31 so that not only the flood will be reduced, but we can also use the excess water for droughts or recurrence of El Nino.
03:45 The rivers are also having desilting and dredging so that the heavy rainfall during the second half of this year can be prepared.
04:00 Asec, regarding the identified high-risk areas of flooding and landslides, is the implementation of forced evacuation of affected residents included in the plan, which can affect the landfilling, Asec?
04:16 Yes, that's right Dominic. Our hazard map is being updated to determine the landslides and flood prone areas.
04:25 In those areas, where there is a rise in water, evacuation plans are being prepared and supplies are being impacted.
04:36 That is the difference if there is a flood. That is one of the preparations that is being made while the climate phenomenon is approaching or before the landinia shifts.
04:49 All right. Thank you very much Asec Joey Villarama. Good evening Asec.
04:54 Maraming salamat Dominic. Magandang gabi sa inulat.