Manila, May 20 -- The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) is stepping up its response to individuals affected by the load limit along the San Juanico Bridge.

On the fifth day of Blue Alert activation on Tuesday, the RDRRMC, through the Inter-agency Task Force San Juanico, continues its concerted efforts to ensure the safety and welfare of the public amid the structural concerns of the San Juanico Bridge, RDRRMC chair Lord Byron Torrecarion said.

"A centralized public assistance desk and command post has been temporarily set up by the Office of Civil Defense (OCD), while the establishment of the mega tent is currently underway. OCD has also extended public assistance by providing bottled water to waiting pass...