MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday said the government would be tapping the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) sites to airlift relief goods, equipment and personnel needed for the relief and rescue operations in areas affected by Tropical Storm 'Kristine.'

Speaking to reporters following the situation briefing at the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) Headquarters in Camp Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City, the President said he wanted goods and equipment prepositioned before Kristine strikes other areas.