MANILA — The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) reiterated President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive yesterday for private contractors with government contracts to mobilize their resources in anticipation of upcoming emergencies.
“Iyong mga private contractors na may kontrata sa gobyerno — DOTr, DPWH — dapat naka-preposition na din,” Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Acting Secretary Cesar Chavez told reporters in Malacañang on Monday.
Chavez referred to President Marcos’ order to the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to prepare as three more typhoons are expected to enter the country.
He said the Office of the President (OP) has also instructed the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) to issue directives on suspending classes and work if the President’s office is unable to do so.
Chavez also assured the government has enough resources. The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has confirmed that ample funding is in place for disaster response efforts. (PND)
