TACLOBAN CITY — Families in Hilongos, Leyte, who were heavily affected by Typhoon ‘Uwan’, received immediate relief assistance from former House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez and the Tingog party-list following the onslaught of the storm.
Relief goods were distributed on Monday, November 10, after the local government sought help from the office of Romualdez and Tingog, which promptly responded to the call for support.
Neil Melvin Flordelis of the Hilongos Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (LDRRMO) expressed gratitude for the swift response.
“On behalf of the people of Hilongos, we sincerely thank you for the aid you extended. Even with the short notice we gave, you quickly acted and delivered much-needed help.”
Flooding has been a recurring challenge in Hilongos due to its low-lying terrain and proximity to rivers, making the town one of the hardest hit in Eastern Visayas during Typhoon Uwan.
Hilongos has previously benefited from the assistance of Romualdez and Tingog party-list through various livelihood, health, and disaster-response programs. Their latest initiative once again underscored their commitment to helping communities recover and rebuild in times of crisis.
(LIZBETH ANN A. ABELLA)
