Start of month-long聽鈥淧askong Batangue帽o sa Kapitolyo鈥� (Batangas Christmas at the Capitol)聽on Saturday (Nov. 23, 2024)聽(Photo courtesy of Batangas-PIO)
Start of month-long聽鈥淧askong Batangue帽o sa Kapitolyo鈥� (Batangas Christmas at the Capitol)聽on Saturday (Nov. 23, 2024)聽(Photo courtesy of Batangas-PIO)
BATANGAS CITY聽鈥� The provincial government in this city distributed generator machines and survival kits to different local government units (LGUs) affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine, officially kicking off the province鈥檚 holiday celebration.
In his speech Saturday night at the annual 鈥淧askuhan鈥� with the theme 鈥淟iwanag ng Pagkakaisa鈥� (Light of Unity) at the capitol compound, Gov. Hermilando Mandanas said they dedicate the celebration to all affected Batangue帽os who are still recovering from the calamity that struck late October.
鈥淭onight, we want to emphasize our unity and give hope. As we light up our [Christmas tree and the provincial capitol compound], we want to show that no one will be left behind.. remembering and supporting all typhoon victims in the province,鈥� Mandanas said.
With the Taal Volcano remaining restive, Mandanas said the provincial government was also looking after those who would be affected by volcanic unrest.
Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office head Dr. Amor Calayan said the assistance aims to equip locals in calamity-prone areas with disaster preparedness response.
鈥淭he light of unity that we want to portray is extended to all affected towns. Together, we will recover,鈥� she said.
The kit includes pick-up forceps and bandages to be used in first-aid assistance.
The LGUs that received the assistance are Talisay, Tanauan City, Lipa City, San Luis, Bauan, San Nicolas, Alitagtag, Cuenca, Agoncillo, Laurel, Balete, Lemery, Mabini, Bayan, Calaca City, Tuy, Nasugbu, and Calatagan.
In a report sent to the Philippine 黑料社 Agency, the provincial government offices recorded 45,577 damaged houses, 15,696 affected farmers, 929 livestock and poultry affected farmers, and 59 casualties.
Meanwhile, the Provincial Social Welfare Development Office P41,920,218.50 worth of humanitarian assistance was given to affected families.聽(PNA)
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