Marcos orders adoption of 2024 National Disaster Response Plan

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has ordered various government agencies to enforce the 2024 National Disaster Response Plan (NDRP), which details comprehensive strategies for disaster risk reduction amid inclement weather.

Memorandum Circular 100 states that the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), through the Office of Civil Defense (OCD), is tasked with spearheading the implementation of the 2024 NDRP.

"It is imperative for all national government agencies and instrumentalities, including government-owned or -controlled corporations, and LGUs (local government units) to support and cooperate towards the successful implementation of the 2024 NDRP," the memorandum read. 

"In accordance with their respective mandates, all concerned agencies and instrumentalities of the National Government, including government-owned or -controlled corporations, are hereby directed, and all LGUs are hereby encouraged, to undertake efforts in support of the implementation of 2024 NDRP, and the plans and programs specified therein," it added. 

This also mandated close coordination between the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) and the OCD when it comes to the dissemination of the 2024 NDRP to all concerned government agencies and offices.

Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin signed the memorandum on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. 

The NDRRMC had recommended the adoption of the 2024 NDRP, which provides for disaster risk reduction and management initiatives aimed at preserving lives, providing immediate assistance to affected communities, and minimizing the impact of emergency situations through the use of established and effective disaster response and early recovery operations. — VDV, GMA Integrated News