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The Office of the Vice President–Disaster Operations Center (OVP-DOC) swiftly conducted relief operations in the municipalities of Malvar, Calaca, Lian, and Laurel, extending aid to 2,400 affected families.
Recently, the Philippines was devastated by three consecutive typhoons that left a trail of destruction across several provinces, including Batangas, where severe flooding affected thousands of residents.
In response, the Office of the Vice President–Disaster Operations Center (OVP-DOC) immediately launched relief operations in four municipalities: Malvar, Calaca, Lian, and Laurel wherein a total of 2,400 families received relief boxes containing rice, canned goods, and other essential supplies.
Among those who received assistance was Jaime Gutierrez, a resident and barangay rescuer from Poblacion, Malvar. Despite his own family’s home being affected, Jaime joined other volunteers in rescuing neighbors trapped by rising floodwaters.
“Mataas po ang baha kaya kailangan po naming mag-rescue ng mga tao at dahil po kami ay sa barangay nagtatrabaho, ay sinasagip po namin ang mga taong nabahaan,” (The floodwaters level was high, so we had to rescue people. Since we work in the barangay, it was our duty to save those who were affected by the flooding,) Jaime recalled. He added that while many of their belongings were soaked and damaged, he remains grateful that his family survived the storms.
Jaime also reminded fellow residents to remain prepared: “Kailangan po nating mag-ingat. Pag may bagyo na darating, ayusin na agad ang ating gamit at kung bagyo na, pumunta tayo sa barangay gym,” (We need to take precautions. Once a storm is coming, we should secure our belongings, and if necessary, go to the barangay gym for safety.)
The OVP reiterated its call for Filipinos to stay alert, remain prepared, and follow the advice of authorities to ensure everyone’s safety in times of calamity.
In response, the Office of the Vice President–Disaster Operations Center (OVP-DOC) immediately launched relief operations in four municipalities: Malvar, Calaca, Lian, and Laurel wherein a total of 2,400 families received relief boxes containing rice, canned goods, and other essential supplies.
Among those who received assistance was Jaime Gutierrez, a resident and barangay rescuer from Poblacion, Malvar. Despite his own family’s home being affected, Jaime joined other volunteers in rescuing neighbors trapped by rising floodwaters.
“Mataas po ang baha kaya kailangan po naming mag-rescue ng mga tao at dahil po kami ay sa barangay nagtatrabaho, ay sinasagip po namin ang mga taong nabahaan,” (The floodwaters level was high, so we had to rescue people. Since we work in the barangay, it was our duty to save those who were affected by the flooding,) Jaime recalled. He added that while many of their belongings were soaked and damaged, he remains grateful that his family survived the storms.
Jaime also reminded fellow residents to remain prepared: “Kailangan po nating mag-ingat. Pag may bagyo na darating, ayusin na agad ang ating gamit at kung bagyo na, pumunta tayo sa barangay gym,” (We need to take precautions. Once a storm is coming, we should secure our belongings, and if necessary, go to the barangay gym for safety.)
The OVP reiterated its call for Filipinos to stay alert, remain prepared, and follow the advice of authorities to ensure everyone’s safety in times of calamity.
Tatlong magkakasunod na bagyo ang nanalasa kamakailan sa bansa at nagdulot ng matinding pinsala sa iba’t ibang lalawigan, kabilang ang Batangas, kung saan libo-libong residente ang naapektuhan ng matinding pagbaha.
Bilang tugon, agad na nagsagawa ng relief operations ang Office of the Vice President–Disaster Operations Center (OVP-DOC) sa apat na bayan ng Batangas: Malvar, Calaca, Lian, at Laurel.
Kabuuang 2,400 pamilya ang nabigyan ng relief boxes na naglalaman ng bigas, mga delata, at iba pang mahahalagang pangangailangan.
Isa sa mga nahandugan ng tulong ay si Jaime Gutierrez, isang residente at barangay rescuer mula Poblacion, Malvar. Sa kabila ng pagkakabaha sa kanilang sariling tahanan, kasama si Jaime sa mga nagligtas sa kanilang mga kababayang naipit sa rumaragasang tubig.
“Mataas po ang baha kaya kailangan po naming mag-rescue ng mga tao at dahil po kami ay sa barangay nagtatrabaho, ay sinasagip po namin ang mga taong nabahaan,” wika ni Jaime. Dagdag pa niya, kahit maraming gamit nila ang nabasa at nasira, nagpapasalamat siya na ligtas ang kanyang pamilya mula sa hagupit ng magkakasunod na bagyo.
Nagbigay rin si Jaime ng paalala sa kanyang mga kababayan: “Kailangan po nating mag-ingat. Pag may bagyo na darating, ayusin na agad ang ating gamit at kung bagyo na, pumunta tayo sa barangay gym.”
Muling pinaalalahanan ng OVP ang mga Pilipino na manatiling mapagmatyag at laging handa, gayundin ang pagsunod sa mga payo ng mga eksperto upang matiyak ang kaligtasan ng bawat isa sa panahon ng sakuna.
Bilang tugon, agad na nagsagawa ng relief operations ang Office of the Vice President–Disaster Operations Center (OVP-DOC) sa apat na bayan ng Batangas: Malvar, Calaca, Lian, at Laurel.
Kabuuang 2,400 pamilya ang nabigyan ng relief boxes na naglalaman ng bigas, mga delata, at iba pang mahahalagang pangangailangan.
Isa sa mga nahandugan ng tulong ay si Jaime Gutierrez, isang residente at barangay rescuer mula Poblacion, Malvar. Sa kabila ng pagkakabaha sa kanilang sariling tahanan, kasama si Jaime sa mga nagligtas sa kanilang mga kababayang naipit sa rumaragasang tubig.
“Mataas po ang baha kaya kailangan po naming mag-rescue ng mga tao at dahil po kami ay sa barangay nagtatrabaho, ay sinasagip po namin ang mga taong nabahaan,” wika ni Jaime. Dagdag pa niya, kahit maraming gamit nila ang nabasa at nasira, nagpapasalamat siya na ligtas ang kanyang pamilya mula sa hagupit ng magkakasunod na bagyo.
Nagbigay rin si Jaime ng paalala sa kanyang mga kababayan: “Kailangan po nating mag-ingat. Pag may bagyo na darating, ayusin na agad ang ating gamit at kung bagyo na, pumunta tayo sa barangay gym.”
Muling pinaalalahanan ng OVP ang mga Pilipino na manatiling mapagmatyag at laging handa, gayundin ang pagsunod sa mga payo ng mga eksperto upang matiyak ang kaligtasan ng bawat isa sa panahon ng sakuna.