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PITX, MMDA prepare for typhoon Pepito's impact
PITX, MMDA prepare for typhoon Pepito's impact
MANILA — The Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) has announced the cancellation of 16 bus trips going to Bicol Region, Visayas, and Davao, some as early as Nov. 14, due to typhoon Pepito.
MANILA — The Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) has announced the cancellation of 16 bus trips going to Bicol Region, Visayas, and Davao, some as early as Nov. 14, due to typhoon Pepito.
PITX corporate communications officer Kolyn Calbasa told ABS-CBN News, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) issued an advisory suspending all land trips to Visayas Region that need to pass through Matnog Port in Sorsogon.
PITX corporate communications officer Kolyn Calbasa told ABS-CBN News, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) issued an advisory suspending all land trips to Visayas Region that need to pass through Matnog Port in Sorsogon.
“As of now yung mga tatawid po ng Matnog Port na mga biyahe natin ay kanselado, dahil inaasahan nga po na malakas po yung bagyong pepito,” Calbasa said.
“As of now yung mga tatawid po ng Matnog Port na mga biyahe natin ay kanselado, dahil inaasahan nga po na malakas po yung bagyong pepito,” Calbasa said.
“This is to inform the public that the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), effective today, 14, November 2024, is temporarily suspending all land travel by buses and trucks for Visayas and Mindanao via Matnog Port and other areas in the Bicol region that may be affected by Tropical Cyclone Pepito," the LTFRB said in a statement.
“This is to inform the public that the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), effective today, 14, November 2024, is temporarily suspending all land travel by buses and trucks for Visayas and Mindanao via Matnog Port and other areas in the Bicol region that may be affected by Tropical Cyclone Pepito," the LTFRB said in a statement.
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Meanwhile, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said, all of its assets and personnel are already on standby for any possible rescue and clearing operations.
Meanwhile, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said, all of its assets and personnel are already on standby for any possible rescue and clearing operations.
On Friday, Atty. Crisanto Saruca, officer-in-charge of MMDA’s Public Safety Division said, they met with DILG and other stakeholders to prepare for the effects of the typhoon.
On Friday, Atty. Crisanto Saruca, officer-in-charge of MMDA’s Public Safety Division said, they met with DILG and other stakeholders to prepare for the effects of the typhoon.
“Naka-standby na po ang ating emergency operation center, so pinaghahandaaan na po natin ang pagpasok nitong severe tropical storm Pepito sa Northern Luzon po. Naka-ready na po yung ating mobile command center, sa ngayon naka-standby na po yung ating mga personnel and resources kasama na po diyan ang Public Safety Division, ang Road Emergency Group, Sidewalk Clearing Operations Group,” Saruca said.
“Naka-standby na po ang ating emergency operation center, so pinaghahandaaan na po natin ang pagpasok nitong severe tropical storm Pepito sa Northern Luzon po. Naka-ready na po yung ating mobile command center, sa ngayon naka-standby na po yung ating mga personnel and resources kasama na po diyan ang Public Safety Division, ang Road Emergency Group, Sidewalk Clearing Operations Group,” Saruca said.
MMDA said it coordinated with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to remind billboard operators to temporarily roll down their tarpaulins and advertisements in the metropolis.
MMDA said it coordinated with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to remind billboard operators to temporarily roll down their tarpaulins and advertisements in the metropolis.
“Nakipag-ugnayan naman po ang MMDA sa DPWH for the rolldown nung ating mga billboards, ganundin po yung mga pagse-secure ng mga construction cranes at yung mga gondolas na nakakabit sa ibat-obang buildings,” Saruca explained.
“Nakipag-ugnayan naman po ang MMDA sa DPWH for the rolldown nung ating mga billboards, ganundin po yung mga pagse-secure ng mga construction cranes at yung mga gondolas na nakakabit sa ibat-obang buildings,” Saruca explained.
In case of emergency, according to Saruca the public may reach MMDA through its hotline number 136.
In case of emergency, according to Saruca the public may reach MMDA through its hotline number 136.
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