Calayan, Cagayan, nananawagan ng tulong dahil sa sunod-sunod na kalamidad na tumama sa island town
Calayan, Cagayan, nananawagan ng tulong dahil sa sunod-sunod na kalamidad na tumama sa island town
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00:00 We have an update from their mayor. We will talk to Mayor Joseph Leopis. Mayor, good morning to you. This is Audrey Gorizeta of Rise and Shine Philippines.
00:13 Good morning sir. Before we proceed, who are they sir? Because we have a weak signal.
00:23 This is Audrey Gorizeta of PTV Rise and Shine Philippines.
00:27 Yes sir Audrey. Good morning sir Audrey.
00:29 Okay. Mayor, how is the situation now after the storm that was followed by strong winds?
00:37 Good morning sir Audrey and to all of our viewers and listeners.
00:45 Yes. Last night at 7 p.m., this is the strongest storm that we have experienced here in Calayaan.
01:01 The winds have increased but it is very strong. Immediately, there was a report of a house that collapsed in Burul, Gulud.
01:17 Three children were injured sir Audrey. God's mercy, immediately the two children were out of danger.
01:25 One of them is unconscious. He was rushed to the hospital.
01:32 God's mercy, all medical checkups and examinations were normal. But we admitted him.
01:41 He has no concussions or aberrations whatsoever.
01:49 When it comes to infrastructure, of course we have buildings that have cracks.
01:56 The worst is that more than 10 classrooms were affected.
02:09 Actually, the children were not allowed to enter. They were afraid. The DEPED decided to conduct blended learning,
02:19 like we did during the pandemic. In terms of infrastructure, we have buildings that are still okay.
02:31 But only 14 classrooms are condemnable sir Audrey.
02:38 Mayor, how are our fellow citizens there? And this is an island, how can we help them?
02:47 We have boats that fly between Aparee and Calaya, and three entry points.
03:06 When the weather is okay, we regularly provide assistance including basic commodities.
03:15 Has your assessment of the houses of your town been completed?
03:21 Yesterday, many were completed. Because our town has four islands, most of which have no signal,
03:33 some are still in operation. Hopefully, today, all will be completed sir Audrey.
03:43 Mayor, you said that there are damages to the infrastructure and the buildings.
03:48 Do you have enough funds? Do you need any from your province?
03:54 We don't have any more because remember, we were affected by the typhoon.
04:02 Typhoon Egay was significant. Many bathrooms were damaged, especially the roofing and ceiling.
04:15 It is not yet repaired because transportation is difficult.
04:24 It is also difficult to have a procurement system. Of course, it is not easy to buy.
04:31 It is sad because our rehabilitation of Typhoon Egay and Typhoon Goring is not yet completed.
04:39 We were affected by the typhoon. We don't have any budget.
04:49 Our quick response fund is only P3 million.
04:54 Mayor Leopiz, do you have a call to the national government or private institutions?
05:02 I know that the national government is supporting.
05:10 We have been affected by typhoons, floods, and other typhoons in different parts of the country.
05:19 I know that the national government is working hard to help.
05:27 But I hope that our island will be a Typhoon Belt Area.
05:33 I hope that more than five typhoons will hit. We can never recover.
05:41 I hope that there will be a little special attention, especially now that we were affected.
05:48 I hope that when it comes to classrooms, someone will help us.
05:53 I know that our beloved Vice President is doing everything to resolve the lack of classrooms.
06:06 This has been a problem for our students for a long time.
06:13 There are many classrooms that are lacking.
06:17 When there is a vacuum, the lack of classrooms increases.
06:23 We know that many need help.
06:25 I hope that we will be given special attention here in Calayan.
06:31 We are asking for help.
06:36 Mayor, we pray for the quick recovery of your town and the safety of our fellow citizens.
06:42 Thank you very much, Mayor Joseph Leopiz of Calayan, Cagayan.
06:45 Ingat po kayo, Jan sir.