Paghahanda sa posibleng epekto ng #LaNiñaPH, puspusan na

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00:00The government is working on various measures to reduce the possible effects of the flood in the country.

00:05Like what President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. suggested,

00:09the comprehensive National Flood Control Program was formed.

00:13Bian Manalo with the report.

00:18Following the severance of the Karina and Habagat Flood last month,

00:22where many places in Calacang, Luzon were submerged in the flood,

00:27the government is working on various measures to reduce the possible effects of the flood in the country.

00:33Like what President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. suggested,

00:38the comprehensive National Flood Control Plan was formed.

00:42It is part of the Paranaque Spillway Project,

00:45which will benefit the entire Metro Manila if there is a severe flood that could lead to flooding.

00:52It is necessary to prepare the land by way of building or impounding systems if there is a flood.

01:01One of the focuses is how to lessen the impact on agriculture.

01:08As we have seen before,

01:10the Department of Agriculture is more concerned about the land than the land itself.

01:18The role played by the Department of the Interior and local government is important

01:23when it comes to information dissemination and disaster response.

01:28The DILG held a Dam and Flood Conference last week.

01:34It discussed the implementation of communication when there is flooding and water loss in the dams.

01:41Some concerned agencies continue to send text messages to the public

01:46as a warning if there is a flood.

01:49The government continues to address the issue of network connectivity when there is effective communication.

01:57At present, the Water Management is the priority of the Department of Agriculture.

02:03Farmers are taught farming methods so that if the farms are filled with water,

02:09they can use the water so that the crops will not be damaged.

02:13The important role of the media is also focused on disseminating information.

02:18In fact, your People's Television Network was the first to find out

02:22that it can use its airwaves if there are calamities and heavy floods.

02:28We will explore the options and we will talk to the private media,

02:35how they can use their airwaves for communications and warning systems.

02:43The important role of the barangay is also known whenever there is a calamity.

02:47According to the forecast, there is a 70% chance that the flood will start next month until November.

02:56And it is expected to increase in December until the first quarter of 2025.

03:02Aside from Lanina, the rainy season and the incoming floods in the country are also challenging.

03:08BN Manalo for Pambansang TV in Bagong, Philippines.