President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has urged Filipinos to keep the victims of recent typhoons in their thoughts as they celebrate Christmas.

“Sana naman pagkadating ng Pasko, tayong mga Pilipino, alalahanin natin ang ating mga kababayan na nasalanta,” Marcos Jr. said on the sidelines of the 49th National Prayer Breakfast in Malacañang.

He added, “At kahit papaano sana ‘yung ating (mga relief goods) gawing pamasko, ipamahagi na lang natin sa kanila. Kawawa naman at sila’y naghihirap.”

The President said the government has already begun rescue operations, and relief efforts are ongoing for the typhoon victims.

Rebuilding efforts are also underway, Marcos Jr. also said.IMT