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Leni raised P71-m for typhoon victims

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The Office of the Vice-President and its partner ‘Kaya Natin’ have been able to raise P71 million for typhoon victims.

Vice President Leni Robredo said they have shifted its focus on the rehabilitation of devastated communities starting Dec. 11 in Guinobatan, Albay.

She said the shelter program is called “BAHAYanihan” for typhoon-stricken residents whose houses were submerged in lahar brought by typhoon “Rolly” last month.

“Pinaparamdam natin sa mga permanently nawalan ng bahay na hindi sila papabayaan. Pero pangalawa na tingin ko as important, pinaparamdam natin doon sa mga tutulong iyong sense of community na hindi lang inaasikaso iyong sarili pero nagsasakripisyo para sa iba,” she said in her weekly radio show.

“Mas ine-encourage sana natin iyong mga local government unit kung makahanap sila ng relocation site, iyon-iyong ipa-prioritize natin sa tulong… Hindi tayo makakapagawa ng mas permanenteng bahay kung danger zone iyong area. So hopefully by Christmas mayroon nang makalipat,” she added.

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In addition, Robredo said they would focus on extending livelihood for fishermen whose boats were destroyed after the series of storms that battered Luzon in October and November.

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