PBBM on natural calamities in PH: "Ganito na talaga ang buhay natin kahit ano pa ang gawin natin"

• President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said that constant rains and floods in the country are now part of the “new normal"
• He said the weather conditions caused by typhoons and the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) should no longer be considered extraordinary
• Marcos emphasized the need for the public to adapt and adjust their way of living in response to this changing climate
• Recent storms Crising, Dante, and Emong, along with Habagat, have led to flooding, school suspensions, and state of calamity declarations in at least 40 areas

“This is the new normal.” These were the words of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. in response to the continuous rains in the Philippines in recent days, triggered by multiple typhoons and the Southwest Monsoon that caused flooding in many areas.

During a situational briefing with key government officials on Thursday, Marcos said that this kind of weather should no longer be seen as an “extraordinary situation.”

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“Do not think of it as a special situation, this is... I hate to use the overused phrase but this is the new normal. Ganito na talaga ang buhay natin kahit ano pa ang gawin natin,” the President said.

He added that people must now plan and adjust their lifestyles, as typhoons and heavy rains can no longer be avoided.

“We just have to change the way we think. Everything was different from what it was in the last 40 years,” he added.

In recent days, three typhoons—Crising, Dante, and Emong—combined with Habagat, brought heavy rains and submerged several areas in floods.

As of Thursday, 40 cities and municipalities have declared a state of calamity.

Class suspensions and work disruptions in government offices have also continued in various parts of the country.

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In a previous report by KAMI, a family of three was mercilessly shot and killed inside their store in Barangay Mallorca, San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija. Caught by CCTV, three men entered their store, closed the roll-up door, and shot the entire family to death. Before fleeing, one of the suspects even grabbed a bag and a mobile phone from the victim. In a report by Gary De Leon of TV 5's 'Frontline Pilipinas,' the family started getting threats after lending P1-M to one of the residents of their barangay; allegedly using the money for business.

In another viral local report, a 51-year-old public school teacher in Las Piñas City was stabbed multiple times by her own husband. According to the report of EJ Gomez in 'Unang Balita,' the 38-year-old suspect committed the crime inside the school's faculty room. Police authorities said the school has a security guard, but, being a familiar face in the school, the suspect managed to easily get in and out of the school. The suspect said he was there to talk to his wife and settle their misunderstanding, but unfortunately, it led to a big arguement.

Source: KAMI.com.gh