MANILA, Philippines — The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Cagayan Valley has directed the implementation of preparatory measures as a low pressure area (LPA) east of southeastern Luzon is seen to develop into a typhoon and drench parts of the country in the coming days.

On the directives of Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and Civil Defense Administrator Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno, Cagayan Valley Regional Director Leon Rafael Jr. directed the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) and Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils (LDRRMCs) to implement and enhance preparedness and response protocols in the region.

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