The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has deployed a water purification team in Southern Leyte in response to the appeal of local residents for drinking water amid the onslaught of typhoon "Odette". MMDA Chairman Benhur Abalos said a total of 3,639 gallons of drinking water were deli
Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos Jr. has ordered the deployment of a water purification team in Southern Leyte amid reports that the province is facing a critical shortage in potable water following the onslaught of Typhoon “Odette” (international code name Rai). “Our top priority is to…
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Photo from Philippine Red Cross-Southern Leyte chapter
+ June 02, 2021 GOVERNMENT and non-governmental agencies, along with private individuals, have launched relief and clearing operations in Maasin City, following the massive flooding brought by the Tropical Storm Dante on Monday, June 1, 2021.
The Philippine Red Cross-Southern Leyte chapter distributed 104 food packs and hygiene kits with brochures on how to be protected from coronavirus disease (Covid-19) to the evacuees in Barangay Tunga-tunga, while used clothing with comforter were distributed in Barangay Basak, which was badly hit by the flood.
Jonas Maco, chapter administrator, said their Red Cross 143 volunteers also conducted disaster risk reduction (DRR) information drive and drill.