Displaced Families in Malasibog Receive Aid

A composite team spearheaded by the Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC) Negros Occidental Chapter distributed relief goods to the distressed families in Barangay Malasibog, Escalante City on Friday, January 13, 2012. It was banded by the Provincial Environment and Management Office (PEMO) and the Provincial Disaster Management Team (PDMT). The action was ardently supported by Escalante City Mayor Melecio J. Yap, Jr. through the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO). It can be recalled that Mayor Beboy Yap ordered the immediate evacuation of the families days before the heavy rainfall that caused minor landslide in the area. The area experienced massive flooding, ecological dents and it is within geological risk. This was due to enormous rains that occurred recently. Inhabitants particularly in Sitio Baluc were consigned in Malasibog Elementary School that served as their temporary shelter. Thirty three (33) households or with a total of one hundred twenty nine (129) individuals as recorded by CSWDO were assisted by the group. Every affected household was given 5 kilos of rice, 3 packs of noodles, 3 cans of sardines, a blanket and a mat. Chapter Administrator Raul Garganera of the PNRC lead his group with Lyra Prietos, Mario Lopez and Ivancka Poja. PEMO and PDMT include Mr. Elmer Espeja and Vicfran Defante at the helm, respectively. Ms. Leah Jurtanciego spearheaded the CSWDO dynamic workforce through Desiree Miano, Gerry Kim Olmedo, Rowena Dence, Cesar Salimbot and Jose Roberto Valiente. They were likewise accompanied by Enrironmental Protection Committee Chairperson, SP Eddie. ECM