FLORA, Apayao – Mayor Rodolfo Juan, on Wednesday Nov. 13 pledged the provision of aid to all affected families in town due to the onslaught of Typhoon Marce.
In his statement, the Mayor advised residents who have not yet received their relief goods to wait as the municipal government is working to find ways so that all families affected will be served.
‘‘We have already requested augmentation of relief goods such as family food packs and other non-food items from the DWSD to accommodate all families in our municipality. Unaen tayu dagiti napakarwan nga victims iti ayuda – dagiti flooded, displaced, ken na-damaged ti balbalay da, sumaruno ket sapasap nga maikkan, ’’ Juan explained.
‘‘I am aware of the vast destruction left by the recent typhoon, and it’s my desire to deliver the aid you need. Nu mapatgan ti kiddaw tayu from DSWD, we will deliver you promptly the goods that are intended, if not, I will make it sure we will find ways. In calamities like these, I reiterate that your welfare is our top priority, and we hope these trying situations will not dismantle our oneness, but the more it will reveal our resiliency, steadfastness and perseverance to withstand challenges,’’ the Mayor added.
In an interview with municipal social welfare and development officer Iris Venus Sana, she said there are about 6,000 families across the municipality, and according to their latest DROMIC report, 1,470 families or 5,698 individuals were affected by Marce, with 434 families displaced and 453 families flooded, and728 houses reported damaged.
‘‘Out of the number of families affected, we have already served the 962 with family food packs, family kits, sleeping kits, and hygiene kits which amounted to ₱712,310.20, ₱612,080.20 of it came from DSWD while the ₱100,230.00 came from the municipal government,’’ she said.
“Rest assured that the municipal government is tirelessly working to help and provide aid to all affected families,’’ Sana expressed.
Recently, the provincial government, under the leadership of Governor Elias C. Bulut Jr., and the Office of Congresswoman Eleanor Bulut-Begtang have been going around municipalities augmenting the aid and support of local governments to typhoon-affected families.
The Governor and the Congresswoman committed their support to all yApayaos as the province start to recover from the devastation.
Apayao was placed under state of calamity through a resolution passed by the Sanggunian Panlalawigan on November 9, 2024, following the extent of destruction left by Typhoon Marce. By Arjay Baysa
