The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) has sealed partnerships with local officials in Davao region and in Northern Luzon for the construction of affordable housing for informal settler families and those under the low-income bracket.
In Eastern Mindanao, DHSUD Secretary
SANTA PRAXEDES, Cagayan – A P12-million embankment protection project that will protect hundreds of residents and millions in properties from flooding here is almost complete, the Department of Public Works and Highways-Cagayan Second District Engineering Office (DPWH-CSDEO) said.
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In a span of 10 days, Cagayan was devastated by three powerful typhoons, the latest of which – Tropical Depression “Obet” – forced more than 100 residents to evacuate and caused flooding in nearly a dozen areas.
Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel rescue residents in Brgy. Dodan, Aparri, Caga
Several local government units in Cagayan suspended classes on Friday, Oct. 21, due to heavy rain from tropical depression “Obet.”
BARANGAY Santa Cruz, Ballesteros, Cagayan is flooded on Friday, Oct. 21, due to heavy rains from tropical depression ‘Obet.’ (Cagayan PIO photo)
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