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Floods now subsiding, but relief operations continue post-Enteng — DSWD
Floods now subsiding, but relief operations continue post-Enteng — DSWD
Residents clean up and clear debris from their homes in Barangay Dela Paz in Antipolo City on September 3, 2024, a day after Tropical Storm Enteng caused flash floods in the barangay. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News
Residents clean up and clear debris from their homes in Barangay Dela Paz in Antipolo City on September 3, 2024, a day after Tropical Storm Enteng caused flash floods in the barangay. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News
MANILA — Floods in most localities caused by Tropical Storm Enteng are now subsiding and "life is returning to normal", Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian said Tuesday.
MANILA — Floods in most localities caused by Tropical Storm Enteng are now subsiding and "life is returning to normal", Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian said Tuesday.
Gatchalian said relief operations are continuous as many families are still inside evacuation centers.
Gatchalian said relief operations are continuous as many families are still inside evacuation centers.
The Department of Social Welfare Department (DSWD) has prepositioned 1.7 million food packs even before the storm hit the country, of which 130,000 are being distributed in affected areas.
The Department of Social Welfare Department (DSWD) has prepositioned 1.7 million food packs even before the storm hit the country, of which 130,000 are being distributed in affected areas.
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"Humuhupa na ang baha, pero syempre may nanatili pa rin tayo evacuees, meron pang danger zone na ayaw pa pauwiin mga nabaha. Pero humuhupa na ang baha, unti-unti nang nagnonormalize ang buhay ng mga tao," Gatchalian said.
"Humuhupa na ang baha, pero syempre may nanatili pa rin tayo evacuees, meron pang danger zone na ayaw pa pauwiin mga nabaha. Pero humuhupa na ang baha, unti-unti nang nagnonormalize ang buhay ng mga tao," Gatchalian said.
(The flood in now receding in most areas but evacuees in danger zones cannot go home yet. But life is already going back to normal in most areas.)
(The flood in now receding in most areas but evacuees in danger zones cannot go home yet. But life is already going back to normal in most areas.)
Gatchalian visited several affected areas in Rizal and Laguna to lead disaster response efforts.
Gatchalian visited several affected areas in Rizal and Laguna to lead disaster response efforts.
"Lahat ng disasters sa'min, tinuturing namin na malubha. We do not overestimate a disaster. Ang isang buhay na maapektuhan, sa amin buhay pa rin yon. Ang gobyerno, 101 percent ang response," he added.
"Lahat ng disasters sa'min, tinuturing namin na malubha. We do not overestimate a disaster. Ang isang buhay na maapektuhan, sa amin buhay pa rin yon. Ang gobyerno, 101 percent ang response," he added.
(We see the urgency in all of the disasters. We do not overestimate a disaster. One life affected is one too much. Our government gives 101% response.)
(We see the urgency in all of the disasters. We do not overestimate a disaster. One life affected is one too much. Our government gives 101% response.)
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More than 120 families are still in evacuation centers in Barangay Rosario in San Pedro, Laguna.
More than 120 families are still in evacuation centers in Barangay Rosario in San Pedro, Laguna.
EVACUEES IN CAVITE
In Cavite, 256 families evacuated during the rains are still staying in shelters as of 3 p.m. Tuesday.
In Cavite, 256 families evacuated during the rains are still staying in shelters as of 3 p.m. Tuesday.
Close to a hundred families remain in Bacoor Coliseum. Most of them were already in other evacuation centers before the storm hit.
Close to a hundred families remain in Bacoor Coliseum. Most of them were already in other evacuation centers before the storm hit.
However, their temporary shelters were flooded Monday, as shown in a now-viral video of Haidee Ocampo.
However, their temporary shelters were flooded Monday, as shown in a now-viral video of Haidee Ocampo.
The evacuees had to be transferred to Bacoor Coliseum in Barangay Molino III.
The evacuees had to be transferred to Bacoor Coliseum in Barangay Molino III.
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"Mahirap po kasi hakot ng gamit tapos bigas namin nabasa, di namin namalayan yung baha," said Haidee Ocampo who took the video, who was also 8 months pregnant.
"Mahirap po kasi hakot ng gamit tapos bigas namin nabasa, di namin namalayan yung baha," said Haidee Ocampo who took the video, who was also 8 months pregnant.
(It's very difficult to transfer our belongings and even our rice got wet as we did not notice the water already rising.)
(It's very difficult to transfer our belongings and even our rice got wet as we did not notice the water already rising.)
"Sobrang hirap po kasi lumulusob sa baha kasi kailangan. Sana mabigyan kami ng relokasyon," she added.
"Sobrang hirap po kasi lumulusob sa baha kasi kailangan. Sana mabigyan kami ng relokasyon," she added.
(I had to wade into the floods. I hope they could give us relocation.)
(I had to wade into the floods. I hope they could give us relocation.)
The Cavite PDRRMO said most of the evacuees in the provinces come from the cities of Imus and Bacoor.
The Cavite PDRRMO said most of the evacuees in the provinces come from the cities of Imus and Bacoor.
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