The UN World Food Programme (WFP) is distributing food in the Philippines after Typhoon Hagupit. Around 300,000 storm victims received high-energy biscuits today in 17 different towns in Eastern Samar.
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Typhoon hit island receives some hope
Ando Island, a village in the Philippines, has been through two devastating storms in the last year. Typhoon Haiyan, one of the worst ever, struck last year. Just this week, Typhoon Hagupit (Ruby) brought more high winds and torrential rain.
On Tuesday, some help came their way. A boat arrived from the Department of Social Welfare and Development with relief supplies. There were 205 family food packs distributed.
Inside each one was rice, coffee/cereal drink, noodles, sardines and corned beef. And a bit of hope. Wilfredo Castillo, the Barangay Councilor of Ando Island said,
We are happy because we received relief goods. This is a great help to us here in the island.”
Typhoon Hagupit is finally gone from the Philippines. What’s left is reconstruction and uncertainty for those who suffered damage. Almost 50,000 homes were either destroyed or partially damaged by the storm. Fisherman and farmers have sustained damage to their livelihoods.
There is much work to be done in recovering. For now, the effort is on making sure emergency relief gets to storm victims.
Ando Island is part of the city of Borongan. The Philippines government says 12,891 food packs have been distributed to all 61 villages in the city.
Aid agencies will help storm-hit areas rebuild. Catholic Relief Services has set up a relief fund to aid storm victims.
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Volunteers make huge difference in Typhoon Hagupit relief
Survivors of Typhoon Hagupit (Ruby) in the Philippines are receiving food aid. There are many heroes behind the scenes of this life-saving effort.
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Food being rushed to Typhoon Hagupit survivors
The Philippines government is rushing food to victims of Typhoon Hagupit (Ruby). The storm has weakened as it moves over the Philippines, but has left a trail of destruction.
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Typhoon Hagupit: an update on damage to agriculture
Typhoon Hagupit (Ruby) is still roaring through the Philippines with heavy rain and high winds. Over one million people have been forced away from their homes.
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Typhoon Hagupit: UNICEF says children urgently need aid
UNICEF is providing life-saving supplies for children and women in the Philippines as Typhoon Hagupit (Ruby) batters the country. Food and clean water are desperately needed. The UN children’s agency is supporting the government’s relief effort.
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Typhoon Hagupit: Food needed for homeless storm victims
Frontline teams of the Philippines government are bringing aid to areas hit by Typhoon Hagupit (Ruby).
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Typhoon Hagupit: food aid distributions begin
The government of the Philippines is distributing food aid to victims of Typhoon Hagupit (Ruby). The storm is packing strong winds and heavy rains, which will continue through Wednesday.
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