February 24, 2021
PRRD, Bong Go inspect storm-hit areas in Surigao del Sur; assure immediate and holistic response from government to help affected communities build back better
President Rodrigo Duterte and Senator Christopher Bong Go on Tuesday, February 23, visited Tandag City in Surigao del Sur after its communities were severely hit by the massive flooding caused by the heavy rains brought by Tropical Storm Auring last Sunday.
During their visit, initial relief assistances were distributed to affected communities after they conducted an aerial inspection of the region and attended a situation briefing on the aftermath of the storm.
Go had earlier shared with the media about the said visit during an ambush interview after he personally visited and distributed assistance to 413 typhoon victims in Pulilan, Bulacan. Pupuntahan po namin ni Pangulong Duterte mismo kung saan ang baha doon sa Tandag, Go said.
2,000 typhoon victims receive aid from Sen. Go team in SurSur
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TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, Jan. 13 (PIA) Some 2,000 residents of Surigao del Sur received aid from President Rodrigo Duterte distributed by the office of Senator Lawrence Christopher “Kuya Bong” Go team on January 7 and 8.
The residents are victims of landslides and flash floods due to Tropical Depression Vicky, which made its first landfall in Davao Oriental but wreaked havoc in neighbouring areas, including some parts of Caraga region.
On January 7, the outreach team of Senator Go arrived in San Miguel and Barobo towns to provide the assistance. Senator Go’s presence was expected but due to the inclement weather condition, the said official was not able to visit the two towns. However, he delivered his message via a video call during the distribution.
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DSWD assists LGUs in TD Vicky-hit areas
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Field Offices (FO) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in areas hit by Tropical Depression Vicky continues to coordinate with local government units (LGUs) on the provision of needed relief assistance for affected families.
The Department is committed to provide resource augmentation to affected LGUs and assist them in their disaster response operations.
As of December 20, the DSWD Disaster Response and Management Bureau (DRMB) reported that 8,924 families or 36,030 individuals from Regions VII, VIII, XI, and Caraga have been affected. Of this number, 3,815 families or 15,803 are currently staying in 123 evacuation centers set up by LGUs in the affected regions.