Stakeholders backing Senate bill on declaration of state of imminent disaster: Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada convenes a policy briefing ahead of his sponsorship of Senate Bill No. 2999 under Committee Report No. 533, which proposes the establishment of a “Declaration of State of Imminent Disaster.” Present during the discussion held Monday, June 2, 2025, were key representatives from the Office of Civil Defense (OCD), the UN World Food Programme (WFP), and the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), who provided expert insights on anticipatory action, risk assessment, and institutional coordination to strengthen the country’s disaster preparedness and resilience framework. (Office of Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada)