1 dead, 17 families evacuated due to flooding in Mindanao

By Justin Ilano

The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) reported Friday, June 30, that one individual has reportedly died while 11,000 families have been affected by the continuous flooding in Mindanao.

According to OCD Deputy Spokesperson Diego Mariano, 78 individuals or 17 families are staying in evacuation centers.

Mariano said local government units are extending help to the affected population.

He assured that there is enough assistance for those affected by the flooding, and that the government will continue to provide assistance.

“Patuloy naman po ang pagbibigay po natin ng mga assistance. Meron na pong worth of P2 million mahigit na assistance ang na-i-provide po natin,” he said.

“Hinihiling lang po ng ating gobyerno na kooperasyon lang po ‘no. Na kung kailangan lumikas ay lumikas po tayo. Aalalayan naman po tayo ng pamahalaan sa ating panunuluyan sa evacuation center,” he said. –ag

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