When super typhoon Yolanda hit the Philippines last November 8, the Province of Negros Occidental especially its northern part wasn't able to escape its wrath and was left severely battered. Thousands of houses were wrecked which displaced more than 10,000 families who are still taking shelter in evacuation centers or tents up until now. More than 70,000 families were badly affected by the surge of typhoon Yolanda and caused injuries to many. Although the province was lucky enough to record only one (1) casualty, most of our brothers and sisters still heed and call for help from compassionate individuals to help them rebuild their homes and start a new beginning. This unfortunate event in the province led the citizens to join hands and help those who are greatly affected by this nightmare. The commendable preparedness and preventive measures of the Negros Occidental Provincial Risk Reduction Management Council composed of various offices of the provincial government, army, police and other civic organizations, was contributory to the safety of many in the province. With the leadership of Gov. Alfredo Maranon, Jr. and Vice Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson, the province is now slowly recuperating from the devastation. Despite the efforts of the provincial government in exhausting all the funds needed to help rebuild the disaster-stricken communities, its resources is thinning and drying, it needs the assistance of private individuals who have compassion for those who are in need. Hence, the provincial government is opening its doors to those who are willing to help rebuild communities (be it in a form of cash or in kind). Donations in kind may be channeled to our Operations Command Center at NOMPAC, in front of Provincial Administration Center and donations in a form of cash are accepted at the Provincial Treasurer's Office, Negros Occidental Provincial Government Capitol Building, Bacolod City. Official receipt will be issued to acknowledge your donations.

• published: 13 Nov 2013
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