President Marcos asked Filipinos to remain vigilant and prioritize their safety amid the rains caused by Tropical Storm Aghon as he assured them that the government was working tirelessly to provide the necessary assistance to those in need.

Marcos said this after Signal No. 2 was raised in four Luzon provinces due to “Aghon,” which left at least four people injured on Sunday, May 26.

In an X post, the President asked the people to look after one another during the onslaught of the first tropical storm that entered the country this year.

“As Tropical Storm #AghonPH continues to move across our country, I urge everyone in the affected areas to stay vigilant and prioritize your safety,” he wrote on Sunday afternoon.

“Let us all look out for one another, especially the most vulnerable members of our communities. Together, we will get through this storm,” he added.

According to Marcos, the government is prepared to help those in need as he assured the public that its priority is the people’s safety.

“The well-being of our people is our utmost priority. I have directed local government units, emergency services, and all relevant agencies to work tirelessly in monitoring the situation and providing necessary assistance,” he said.

“Food and non-food items, health services, and evacuation centers are all being mobilized to support affected communities,” he added.

In a press briefing on Sunday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said the passage of Tropical Storm “Aghon” may prompt the onset of the country’s rainy season by mid-week.

Deputy Administrator for Research and Development Marcelino Villafuerte II said as of Sunday, none of its monitoring stations had yet met the criteria for the onset of the rainy season.

However, further observations could lead to meeting the criteria and the eventual declaration of the onset of the rainy season “around May 28 or 29.”