CEBU, Philippines – As the impact of the Super El Niño is set to peak by the end of 2026, several government officials and a former lawmaker are urging their constituents be ready with their 72-hour plans for worst-case scenarios.
On Tuesday, November 10, Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro said in a press conference that the Cebu provincial government is working on a 72-hour disaster preparedness campaign to ensure that residents have sufficient resources they can use when conditions worsen or make it difficult for aid to arrive.
“This is not the first time that this has happened. It has always been a call — internationally — that for the first 72 hours, our homes are ready with water and food as the government help may arrive after the 72 hours during disasters,” Baricuatro said in a mix of English and Cebuano.
Former Surigao del Norte 2nd District representative Robert Ace Barbers called for a nationwide campaign to ensure that every Filipino household would have their own measures to survive 72 hours without immediate government assistance.
He urged the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) and military and local officials to conduct regular drills, build reliable communication networks, and secure backup plans for critical public services during severe disruptions.
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