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Jinggoy brings relief to Bulakenyos
Posted: October 4th, 2011 @ 6:48am
Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada braved the flooded streets to bring the much-needed relief goods to at least 2,000 distressed residents of Bulacan. The province of Bulacan is one of the most severely affected by typhoons “Pedring” and “Quiel” which hit the Northern and Central Luzon regions last week.
With his wife Precy, Sen. Estrada brought rice, canned goods and biscuits, among others to municipalities of Calumpit and Obando, Bulacan Monday morning. The Estrada couple had to take a military truck to reach the sites of their relief missions, one of which is an elevated portion of a street in Brgy. Caniogan (the surrounding lower parts were still submerged in water).
“The province will need a lot of time and resources for its complete rehabilitation,” Sen. Estrada said while observing vast tracts of lands are still covered with floodwater.
“Kami mismo ay nahirapan din sa pamamahagi ng relief goods dahil hindi kami agad makakita ng tuyo at mataas na lugar. Ang isang site namin, ilang hakbang lang at baha na rin ang paligid,” Sen. Estrada shared, adding that some residents still can’t leave their homes due to knee- and waist-deep waters. As a result, barangay captains came in their behalf and received relief goods for their constituents.
Bulacan Governor Wilhelmino Alvarado also met with Sen. Estrada and relayed to him the extent of damage of the twin typhoons and their plans on rehabilitation and immediate recovery. Sen. Estrada was assisted by Calumpit Mayor James de Jesus and barangay chiefs of Barangays Panghulo, Paliwas and three others.
Bulakenyos also conveyed their concerns and woes, as the Senator approached them for a quick chat. “Many had not taken a decent meal for more than a week. Some are even “recycling” rainwater to quench their thirst,” Sen. Estrada lamented.
Jinggoy further noted that families in certain evacuation sites received the bulk of the relief goods distributed by government agencies and the private sector, while those who were trapped in their homes have yet to receive assistance from disaster relief authorities. Local officials admit that they were overwhelmed by the huge number of families affected by the typhoons.
Sen. Estrada, nevertheless, cited that Bulakenyos still managed to cheer and smile despite their terrible situation.
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