4,000 individuals in La Union affected by inclement weather receive aid from GMA Kapuso Foundation
According to "24 Oras" Friday, among the beneficiaries of the project are husband and wife Paulo and Erlinda Hipol, whose house was devastated by the strong winds and rains.
"Itong bagyo lang ho ang talagang naranasan ko talaga, siya ang nagpabagsak ng bahay ko," said Paulo.
Paulo's life was also put at risk when a part of their collapsed house pinned him down.
The couple has patched up wood scraps and iron sheets for temporary shelter, but food remains scarce. They have not yet returned to work selling fish because the fishermen have been unable to go out to sea.
"Ang panawagan ko lang sa kanila, kung meron silang maitutulong sa akin, maski ano, tanggapin ko, maipatayo ko lang ang bahay ko," said Paulo.
GMA Kapuso Foundation distributed relief goods and bread to the 4,000 individuals in Bauang, La Union. The residents were also given hygiene kits that were donated by a sponsor.
"Marami po 'yung nasirang bahay, 'yung mga hanapbahay ng tao, hindi sila makapaghanapbuhay dahil malakas pa din ang alon. We are very grateful po sa GMA Kapuso Foundation," said Arlie Alonzo of MSWDO - Bauang, La Union
For those who wish to support GMA Kapuso Foundation's projects, donations may be made via Metrobank, Land Bank, BDO, Bank of Commerce, UnionBank, PNB, Cebuana Lhuillier, GCash, Lazada, and Shopee. Visit the GMA Kapuso Foundation website for more information.
According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council on Thursday, the number of reported fatalities due to the impact of Tropical Cyclones Crising, Dante, Emong, and the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) is now at 37.
Due to the inclement weather, a state of calamity was declared in 241 cities and municipalities.
Approximately P763 million worth of assistance has been provided to those affected by the typhoons and Habagat, per the NDRRMC.
—CDC, GMA Integrated News
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