DAMAGED. Some of the damaged boats in Limasawa, Southern Leyte in this Dec. 27, 2021 photo. The local government of Limasawa, Southern Leyte will focus on rebuilding fishing boats damaged by Typhoon Odette to ensure a speedy post-disaster recovery.(PNA photo by Sarwell Meniano) TACLOBAN CITY - The local government of Limasawa, Southern Leyte will focus on rebuilding fishing boats damaged by Typhoon Odette to ensure a speedy post-disaster recovery. With the regular arrival of food packs, hygiene kits, and some temporary shelter materials for families on the island, there is a need to start the recovery phase through the provision of livelihood assistance, said Mayor Melchor Petracorta on Tuesday. "It is easy for us to recover since 80 percent of our people here are dependent on fishing. We have enough marine resources here. Our fishermen just need replacement of their damaged fishing boats," Petracorta said in a phone interview. If residents will be able to catch and trade mar
GMAKF Operation Bayanihan in Roxas, Palawan From providing COVID-related assistance to immediate relief efforts during calamities, GMA Network’s socio-civic arm GMA Kapuso Foundation (GMAKF) was able to deliver much-needed aid to thousands of affected families of super typhoon Odette in Visayas
MASSIVE DAMAGE. A firetruck in Limasawa Island, Southern Leyte stands as a mute witness to the damage caused by Typhoon Odette in this undated photo. Firemen were among the first responders after the Dec. 16, 2021 landfall in the province and continue to conduct clearing operations. (Photo courtesy of Southern Leyte Update Facebook) MANILA - The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday reported PHP11.7 billion worth of damage in Typhoon Odette-hit regions but early intervention enabled farmers to save their crops. The agency's PHP2.9 billion worth of various programs are also being used to help 411,038 farmers and fisherfolk get back on their feet. All concerned DA agenciesare monitoring the damage to identify effective ways for the speedy recovery of the victims. The Dec. 16 and 17, 2021 typhoon caused 267,369 metric tons of production losses and damaged 442,674 hectares of agricultural areas in Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Bicol, Western Visayas, Central Visayas, Eastern Visayas, Zamboa
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STILL POWERLESS. A portion of Magallanes village in Limasawa, Southern Leyte after the onslaught of Typhoon Odette. Nearly three weeks after the typhoon, Mayor Melchor Petracorta on Wednesday (Jan. 5, 2022) appealed for the immediate restoration of their power supply.(PNA photo by Sarwell Meniano) TACLOBAN CITY - Nearly three weeks after the onslaught of Typhoon Odette, the island town of Limasawa in Southern Leyte has sought the assistance of the National Electrification Administration (NEA) and electric cooperatives to help restore their power supply. Mayor Melchor Petracorta said since December 16, their town has heavily relied on generators for power due to the very slow restoration works by the Southern Leyte Electric Cooperative (Soleco). "Our diesel power plant is intact, but it is still non-operational due to toppled electric posts. We are a small town and it won't take long to restore our power supply," Petracorta said in a phone interview on Wednesday. He said i