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LOOK: Volunteers, officials form human chain to deliver typhoon aid

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Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2016/nation2/10/29/volunteers2.jpg"/><figcaption><div class="embed-desc"><em>Photos courtesy of Rojohn Onangey</em></div></figcaption></figure></div><p>Amid the devastation brought by Super Typhoon Lawin in northern Luzon, Filipinos proved once again that no disaster is strong enough to bring down their spirit.</p><p>In the mountainous areas of Sagada and Bontoc, several volunteers and officials from various government agencies braved treacherous river waters to form a human chain and speed up the delivery of relief goods in the Mountain Province.</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2016/nation2/10/29/volunteers4.jpg"/><figcaption><div class="embed-desc"><em>Photos courtesy of Rojohn Onangey</em></div></figcaption></figure></div><p>Social worker Rojohn Onangey said the idea was suggested by the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office to speed up the delivery of aid (PDRRMO) and was later supported by police officials, volunteers and staff of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).</p><p>Through the initiative, around 600 food packs, four sacks of blankets, four sacks of malongs and other items quickly reached the typhoon victims who were having difficulty getting aid.</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2016/nation2/10/29/volunteers6.jpg"/><figcaption><div class="embed-desc"><em>Photos courtesy of Rojohn Onangey</em></div></figcaption></figure></div><p>Onangey clarified that crossing the four-foot river was not the only way of delivering the relief goods since there is a nearby footpath they could take.</p><p>However, using the footpath may prolong the delivery of additional aid by about a day, he said.</p><p>“Pag ito (footpath) ang ginamit ay baka aabutin ng isang araw ang pag-transfer kaya nag human chain na sila sa ilog para mas madali at mas mabilis,” he added.</p><p>(If we use the footpath it might take one day to transfer the goods which is why they decided to form a human chain in the river so that transfer is easier and faster.)</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2016/nation2/10/29/volunteers3.jpg"/><figcaption><div class="embed-desc"><em>Photos courtesy of Rojohn Onangey</em></div></figcaption></figure></div><p>He added that the lack of equipment such as helmets, flashlights and rubber boats prolongs the delivery of aid.</p><p>Lawin, the strongest typhoon to hit the country this year, damaged homes and structures, displaced residents and claimed the lives of at least 8 people.</p><p>READ: <a href="http://news.abs-cbn.com/news/10/20/16/8-dead-2-missing-after-lawin-smashes-northern-luzon"><strong>8 dead, 2 missing after &#x27;Lawin&#x27; smashes northern Luzon</strong></a></p><p>With bridges damaged, Onangey said they are in need of cables to create a temporary foot bridge for locals who want to cross to the other side but cannot pay for boat transfers.</p><p>Power lines have been restored in most of the barangays but gasoline supply is dwindling, with locals awaiting supply from Sabangan.</p><p>But Sagada residents are feeling hopeful as some tourists are still visiting the area despite the aftermath, he said.</p><p>“Tayong mga Pilipino ay resilient, Kayang bumangon kahit anong pagsubok pa ang dumating. Marami pong kabutihan ang nangyari, naipakita uli natin at napatunayan na sa gitna ng pagsubok kaya nating magkaisa at magbayanihan alang-alang sa mga kababayan nating nasalanta ng bagyo,” Onangey said.</p><p>(We Filipinos are resilient. We can recover whatever challenge comes to us. There are many good things that happened. We were able to show and prove that in the midst of tragedy, we can cooperate for the sake of our countrymen who were victims of the typhoon.)</p>

<p>Amid the devastation brought by Super Typhoon Lawin in northern Luzon, Filipinos proved once again that no disaster is strong enough to bring down their spirit.</p>

Amid the devastation brought by Super Typhoon Lawin in northern Luzon, Filipinos proved once again that no disaster is strong enough to bring down their spirit.

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LOOK: Volunteers, officials form human chain to deliver typhoon aid

Arianne Merez,

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Published Oct 29, 2016 02:17 PM PHT

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Updated Oct 29, 2016 06:48 PM PHT

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