The Benguet Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) continues clearing operations across the province after the onslaught of Super Typhoon Nando, working to restore access to isolated communities. © PDDRMO
Communities in Benguet and Mountain Province are in recovery following the devastation caused by Super Typhoon Nando (international name Ragasa), which triggered landslides, flooding, and road blockages in storm-hit areas.
In response, Aboitiz Renewables, Inc., in partnership with Aboitiz Foundation Inc., mobilized immediate assistance by distributing 6,100 liters of fuel to local government units, supporting ongoing clearing operations, emergency transport, the delivery of relief goods, and the restoration of essential services in the affected communities.
The support reached Benguet municipalities Bakun, Sablan, Tuba, Itogon, and La Trinidad, as well as Sabangan and Bauko in Mountain Province.
"Our priority is to keep everyone safe, especially those in identified high-risk areas," said Sablan Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) Darryl Padsico. "The fuel distribution is a lifeline that empowers us to sustain operations and reach communities that need us the most."
“This fuel distribution will go a long way in helping our local disaster risk reduction and management offices sustain their operations,” added Aboitiz Renewables First Vice President and General Manager for Hydro Operations Noreen Vicencio. “Clearing debris, moving relief goods, and ensuring access to affected communities require constant resources. We are standing beside our LGUs so they can respond effectively.”
With Severe Tropical Storm Opong (international name Bualoi), Aboitiz Renewables looks to continue its assistance in aid of its host communities in Benguet and Mountain Province.
