President Marcos has ordered government agencies to immediately implement disaster preparedness measures as a potential super typhoon expected to be named "Inday" approaches the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR).

In a press briefing on Monday, July 6, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said the President issued a series of directives aimed at minimizing casualties and damage should the weather disturbance affect the country.

Among the President's directives are the conduct of pre-disaster risk assessment and scenario meetings and the activation of response clusters under the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) and regional disaster councils.

Marcos also ordered authorities to intensify public warning and information campaigns across all available platforms and communication channels.

The President likewise directed the implementation of preemptive evacuations in high-risk areas, particularly communities vulnerable to flooding, storm surges, and landslides.

Government agencies were also instructed to secure evacuation centers and establish designated areas for livestock and agricultural equipment to protect farmers' livelihoods.

Marcos further ordered the prepositioning of rescue teams, relief goods, medicines, and essential supplies, including provisions for persons with special needs, while identifying alternate routes in areas that may become impassable.

The President also instructed authorities to impose sea travel restrictions when necessary and inspect critical infrastructure that may be affected by the storm.

In addition, government agencies were directed to provide early assistance to vulnerable sectors and monitor public health risks, including diseases commonly associated with flooding.

"So, ito naman po ay whole-of-government approach, so lahat po ng ahensiya na-involve ay kailangan pong kumilos — iyan po ang utos ng Pangulo (This is a whole-of-government approach, so all agencies involved should act — that is the President’s instruction)," Castro said.

The state weather bureau earlier said it is closely monitoring the tropical cyclone with the international name "Bavi," which has intensified into a super typhoon outside PAR and may enter the country's area of responsibility by Wednesday, when it will be assigned the local name "Inday."

As of the latest PAGASA forecast, the cyclone was located thousands of kilometers east of Eastern Visayas and was moving westward over the Pacific Ocean. Forecasters said it may pass close to Northern Luzon and could trigger tropical cyclone wind signals over parts of Northern and Central Luzon later this week.

Even if the storm does not make landfall, PAGASA warned that it could significantly enhance the southwest monsoon or habagat, potentially bringing heavy rains over large parts of the country, particularly western sections of Luzon and the Visayas.

The weather bureau has urged local government units and residents in vulnerable areas to closely monitor official advisories and prepare for possible flooding, landslides, and rough sea conditions in the coming days.

As of Monday, the Philippines has experienced eight tropical cyclones this year, with "Inday" set to become the ninth should it enter PAR this week.