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Philippines’ Leadership Fails Yet Again as Deadly Floods and Landslides Claim Lives

President Bongbong Marcos’s continued failure to act on climate warnings has led the Philippines into yet another tragic disaster. With at least 136 lives lost or unaccounted for in recent floods and landslides, the inaction of the administration, despite repeated calls to prepare for extreme weather, is a glaring negligence of duty. This tragic outcome echoes the urgent warning issued earlier, which stated: “Inaction will lead to disaster.” Despite this clear warning, no concrete steps were taken to protect communities from impending calamity.

This catastrophe is no longer a distant possibility; it is a reality unfolding at a devastating cost. Extreme weather patterns, worsened by climate change, are becoming all too common, and the absence of sufficient preparedness has left vulnerable communities to face the full force of nature alone. It is unconscionable that, with scientific data and the capacity to plan, these warnings have continued to be brushed aside, leaving lives and homes at risk. By failing to heed these alerts, the administration is not only jeopardising its citizens but also eroding the trust of the nation. Now, more than ever, there is an urgent need for leadership that prioritises the lives and safety of its people over delayed or insufficient action. The time has come for President Marcos to take responsibility and implement serious measures against these growing climate threats.


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  • walter lungayi

    5 w

    This is so concerning and heartbreaking. It is imperative for the authorities to prioritize proactive measures to mitigate the impact of such calamities in the future.

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    • Grace Njeri

      3 w

      @walter_lungayi Authorities must prioritize climate adaptation and resilience-building to minimize the devastation that these disasters cause

    • We Don't Have Time

      5 w

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      • Peter Karanga

        5 w

        It’s a stark reminder of the importance of timely and effective climate action.🌍💔

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        • Princess

          5 w

          It’s time for Philippine leaders to take responsibility, learn from past mistakes, and implement real change. The people deserve better than empty promises and inadequate responses. If this leadership fails to act decisively now, we risk facing even more catastrophic consequences in the future. We must demand accountability and action because the lives of countless Filipinos depend on it.

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          • Gorffly mokua

            5 w

            It is heartbreaking to see such a preventable tragedy unfold due to a lack of action on climate warnings. The government's inaction is simply unacceptable, especially when lives are at stake!!

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            • Kihm Francis

              5 w

              So sad leaders should prioritize in sustainable infrastructure, implement early warning systems, and develop community resilience programs to mitigate the impacts of these destructive natural disasters.

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              • Gorffly mokua

                5 w

                @frankoh_kihm_080 To curb this we need leaders who prioritize the safety and well-being of their communities!

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              • Joseph Githinji

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                Really saddening to see the government of the Philippines overlooking these important warnings meant for cautioning the people. It is high time world leaders take environmental cautions seriously.

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