President Marcos has directed all government agencies to remain on high alert in response to Typhoon Marce.

In a statement, Marcos emphasized the need to ensure relevant information reaches communities promptly and on-the-ground situations are reported accurately. 

“Sa mga ahensya ng pamahalaan (To the agencies), you all know the drill. I am placing you all on high alert,” he said.

“Simulan natin sa pagkasa ng isang maayos na sistema ng komunikasyon na mabilis maghahatid ng abiso at impormasyon sa mga mamamayan (Let’s start with having a proper communication system that will deliver advice and information to the people)” he added.

The President also instructed authorities to monitor water levels in waterways and reservoirs.

Rescue units at all levels of government, including those that can reinforce rescue and relief operations, were directed to prepare their equipment and vehicles. 

“Ikasa na rin ang lahat ng rescue equipment, sa lahat ng antas ng pamahalaan, sa lahat ng ahensya na maaaring mag-ambag ng mga kagamitan, lalo na mga sasakyan (Let us prepare all rescue equipment in all government levels and all agencies that can share their equipment, especially vehicles), he said.

President Marcos also reminded authorities to pre-position relief goods in safe warehouses, where they can be accessed quickly and delivered promptly to areas to be affected.

He ordered the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to standby for 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 (Use not only your machinery and trucks. Involve the private companies that are part of the Build Better More infrastructure programs),” he said.