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00:00Super Bagyong Pepito has also saved its salary in the Bicol region, especially in Catanduanes.
00:06Some places there are having a hard time with the supply of electricity and signal of communication.
00:10From Verac, Catanduanes, this is Joseph Moro.
00:15Joseph?
00:17There is still no electricity in many houses here in Verac, Catanduanes.
00:21And the signal of telecommunications companies is very weak.
00:24But despite that, even though the Bagyong Pepito landfalled here,
00:28the province recorded zero casualties because they had a pre-emptive evacuation.
00:41The wind is very strong.
00:44It seems that the rain is not going to stop.
00:49That's how a typhoon was seen on the other side of a super typhoon.
00:54It's morning and I can already feel the water in the sea in Camarinesur where the waves are rising.
01:09The water level is rising.
01:12When the water level in Albay rose to the ceiling,
01:14the residents on the other side of the sea brought their equipment and vehicles.
01:20They even brought a boat that was anchored in the chapel.
01:29This firetruck was almost swept away by a big wave on the road in Verac.
01:38The typhoon in Albay also caused landslides.
01:43While in Vinzons, Camarines Norte, some houses were destroyed and the houses were submerged in the water.
01:51In Dayt, Camarines Norte, the military camp evacuated again after it was flooded.
01:59In Catanduanes, the super typhoon did not calm down even at night.
02:05The province of Panganiban, where the super typhoon first landfalled, was particularly affected.
02:11The area was flooded and almost 500 houses were destroyed.
02:17The typhoon Pepito and Quizame also brought down the operations center in the province of Viga.
02:22The area was flooded, including churches and several houses in the province.
02:25Some roads were also flooded and trees fell.
02:30This police station in the province of Bagamanok is also being closed.
02:34The roofs of churches and covered courts were also damaged by the strong winds.
02:38Trees also fell on the road.
02:41The water also poured into the roof of the church.
02:44In the province of Caramoran, the roof of this covered court was completely destroyed.
02:51In the province of San Andres, while the police were inspecting, a nurse helped the children inside their house.
02:59The mother was immediately taken to the hospital and they were in good condition.
03:03In the province of Igmoto, residents are already cleaning the fallen trees following the typhoon.
03:09In the province of Birac, some evacuees returned home early, but some are still staying because no one can go home.
03:15The area is wide and has a deep ravine.
03:18But the residents will still get up together because there is no one left on the island.
03:23According to Capitolio, the pre-emptive evacuation was helpful.
03:27The barangay officials, police, coast guard and other agencies helped evacuate more than 70,000 individuals.
03:35I would like to thank the DSWD, the U.S., the PAP.
03:43Of course, our President, BNM, for sending aid.
03:50They really helped us to have a safe and sound life.
03:55But there are still many challenges, including the return of electricity,
03:59which will take a long time due to the many fallen trees and broken fences.
04:02In the province of Birac, it is possible to reach the island within two weeks before the electricity is restored.
04:09Hospitals, airports and Capitolio will be the first to reach the island.
04:12Telecommunications companies have no signal,
04:15so the Department of Information and Communications Technology, or DICT, has free Wi-Fi charging.
04:22While waiting for everyone to return to normal,
04:2545,000 family food packs were added to the 10,000 family food packs
04:30that were pre-deposited before it was distributed.
04:33Financial assistance is also being prepared for those affected,
04:37including DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian.
04:41We talked to the Governor, and I will wait for the list from the provincial government
04:45for the DSWD to prepare the cash assistance for the damaged houses.
04:50Parallel to that, we have coordinated with DOLE and DSUD
04:56because the province has requests to mobilize people,
05:01but at the same time, they will be able to help with the recovery effort.
05:06It will also help with the reopening of the Tobacco Ports in Alpay,
05:11where the migrants from Mainland Luzon will come.
05:15Here, my team managed to reach the three-day stranded people
05:20due to Hurricane Pepito, as well as those who came from Manila.
05:23That is why they are worried about the people who were left behind in Catanduanes.
05:28Our house was destroyed, and our livelihood is not okay.
05:35Maybe it's a new perspective.
05:38Our kitchen was washed out.
05:42How?
05:44I don't know how. I don't know how.
05:46What is needed here, Pia, according to the provincial government,
05:50especially in the northern part of Catanduanes,
05:53is food in Karamoran and Panganiban.
05:56Tomorrow, the GMA Capuso Foundation will arrive
06:00to provide assistance for our people here in Virac, in Catanduanes.
06:04Pia?
06:06Joseph, you said in your report that there are a lot of houses in Panganiban, in Catanduanes,
06:10that were almost completely destroyed.
06:13Does this mean, Joseph, that most of those families
06:16are still staying in evacuation centers?
06:19And if ever, will the DSWD provide enough cash assistance
06:23to help rebuild their homes?
06:29Okay, those in evacuation centers,
06:32if you are in the province during a hurricane,
06:35and the house was not damaged,
06:36like here in Virac,
06:38those will immediately go home.
06:40As for those in faraway places,
06:42in Karamoran and Panganiban,
06:44even if their houses were destroyed,
06:46they are still staying there.
06:48The DSWD arrived here,
06:50Secretary Rex Gatchalian,
06:52and he is also preparing a list
06:54of affected residents
06:56for financial assistance.
06:58What we experienced, Pia,
07:00aside from financial assistance
07:02for the reconstruction of their homes,
07:03for example, in Batanes,
07:05they provided iron and wood.
07:07But I think here,
07:09financial assistance,
07:11we will know tomorrow
07:13what additional things the national government will provide.
07:15The DSWD first said food packs.
07:17But usually, they provide iron and wood.
07:20To our fellow countrymen, Pia.
07:22Thank you very much, Joseph Moro.
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