They were part of a national, comprehensive effort that was long in the making. Officials were wise to acknowledge their country’s vulnerabilities and to commit the resources and capital needed to build resilience.
菲律宾政府快速有效的应对拯救了大量生命。但很重要的是，菲律宾政府的措施绝不仅仅是对即将到来的风暴启动紧急响应。菲律宾政府的措施使一整套全国性完整计划的一部分，这一计划实施已有多时。官员明智地承认菲律宾的脆弱性，并致力于筹集构建恢复力所需要的资源和资本。