The Department of Public Works and Highways – Region III extended financial assistance in support of the relief operations organized by DPWH Regional Office VII to help the victims of Typhoon Odette.
Public Works Region 3 Director Roseller A Tolentino said that given the magnitude of the damage caused by the typhoon, he is aware that aid to the families severely affected by the recent disaster needs to be delivered more quickly.
“We immediately contacted DPWH Region VII Director Edgar B. Tabacon and we were informed of the planned relief operations in Brgy. Madridejos, Alegria, Cebu,” RD Tolentino explained.
The cash donated by DPWH Region III was used by DPWH Region VII to purchase relief supplies that were distributed to five hundred households on January 1.
Source: DPWH RO3
