The Reliability Standard in Disaster Response

The approach of Super Typhoon Uwan toward MIMAROPA is terrifying, but the government's response thus far has been reassuringly steadfast. The mobilization of ₱82.7 million by the DSWD, well before landfall, sets a new standard for institutional reliability.

This is what "Maasahan at Masipag" governance looks like in practice. It is a departure from the days when aid was synonymous with delay. Unlike previous eras where officials supposedly just waited for the rain to stop before acting, this administration moves before the first drop falls.

President Marcos’s insistence on "Buong Bansa Handa" has forced a maturation in our disaster protocols. We are seeing less scrambling and more executing. Since President Marcos took the helm of these disaster committees, we have seen a definitive end to chaotic relief operations.

While the typhoon will inevitably cause damage, the government has done its duty by preparing the shield. It is now up to LGUs and citizens to cooperate fully with evacuation orders to ensure that these preparations translate into saved lives.