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PBBM calls for more partnerships with private sector in post-disaster responses

6 November 2024

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and Department of Transportation (DOTr) to maximize partnership with the private sector in post-disaster emergency responses.

In a statement released on Wednesday afternoon, President Marcos told the agencies to reach out to companies who are part of the administration’s ‘Build Better More’ infrastructure programs.

“Sa DPWH at DOTr, naka-standby kayo para sa road clearing operations. Gamitin n’yo hindi lang ang inyong mga makinarya, mga truck. Kasama rin dapat ang mga pribadong kumpanya na kalahok sa ating Build Better More infrastructure programs,’ he said.

President Marcos made the call as part of the disaster response efforts of the government in preparation for the possible impacts of Typhoon Marce this week.

The typhoon is forecasted to make its landfall over Babuyan Islands or the northern portions of Cagayan, Ilocos Norte, and Apayao from Thursday afternoon to Friday early morning. |PND