Robredo boasts of disaster preparedness of LGUs

Robredo boasts of disaster preparedness of LGUs:
Robredo boasts of disaster preparedness of LGUs

MANILA, Philippines—Interior Secretary Jesse Robredo said Monday that about 70 to 80 per cent of the country’s local government units (LGUs) are prepared to face natural calamities.

Robredo said that of the country’s over 1,700  LGUs, 70 to 80 per cent are prepared in case typhoons and other disasters strike their communities.

Robredo’s statement  was part of  the  report that was unveiled during the National Capital Region “Tapatan Roadshow on Disaster Preparedness and Climate Change Adaptation” held at SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia, Pasay City.

President Benigno Aquino III was the guest of honor at the event.

In the report, Robredo said 92 per ce...

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